Activity Policies
- Begijnhof is a residential historic courtyard and visitors are asked to respect the privacy and peace of residents.
- The courtyard can be visited during the daytime; the entrance is closed at night.
- Visitors should maintain a quiet and respectful atmosphere.
- Visitors should not enter private residences or restricted areas.
- Photography should be carried out discreetly, particularly because people live within the courtyard.
- Visitors should follow any instructions or temporary access restrictions displayed on site.
- The Begijnhof Chapel and English Reformed Church may have their own opening hours and visitor arrangements.
Terms & Conditions
- Access: Begijnhof is a historic residential courtyard and religious heritage site. Visitors are permitted to enter during the designated visiting hours.
- Opening Hours: The courtyard is generally accessible daily during daytime hours, but access may be restricted for religious services, private events, maintenance or other special circumstances.
- Admission: Entry to the Begijnhof courtyard is generally free of charge.
- Respectful Behaviour: Begijnhof remains a residential and religiously significant location. Visitors must maintain quiet and respectful behaviour and avoid disturbing residents.
- Photography: Photography is generally permitted for personal use, but visitors should respect residents' privacy. Commercial photography may require permission.
- Church Access: Access to the English Reformed Church or other buildings within the Begijnhof may have separate opening hours and rules.
- Groups: Organised groups should follow any applicable group-visit regulations and avoid obstructing entrances or residential areas.
- Events & Services: Access may be temporarily restricted during religious services, ceremonies or special events.
- Itinerary Changes: A tour operator may modify or omit the visit because of access restrictions, events, maintenance, weather or other circumstances beyond its control.
- Cancellation by Customer: As the courtyard itself is generally free to visit, there is no separate admission-ticket cancellation policy. If included in a guided tour, the tour operator's cancellation terms apply.
- No-Show: For a pre-booked guided tour, failure to arrive at the meeting point on time may be treated as a no-show and may be non-refundable.
- Safety: Visitors must remain in publicly accessible areas and follow instructions from site representatives.
- Personal Belongings: Visitors are responsible for their personal belongings.
- Children: Children must be supervised by a responsible adult.
- Liability: The site or tour operator is not responsible for changes caused by events, access restrictions, maintenance, weather or other circumstances beyond reasonable control.
Cancellation Policy
Begijnhof is a public historic attraction and does not require an admission ticket or advance reservation for a standard visit. Therefore, no cancellation or refund policy applies. Any separately booked guided tour or organised activity is subject to the cancellation and refund conditions of the respective operator.
