8 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Poperinge That You Shouldn't Miss

September 2, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Poperinge (also spelled Poperinghe in the past) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders, Flemish Region, and has a history going back to medieval times. The municipality comprises the city of Poperinge proper and surrounding villages. The area is famous for its hops and lace.
Restaurants in Poperinge

1. Talbot House - Museum

Gasthuisstraat 43, Poperinge 8970 Belgium +32 57 33 32 28 [email protected] http://www.talbothouse.be/en/
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4.5 based on 331 reviews

Talbot House - Museum

Talbot House is typical British club, founded during the Great War to offer a home from home to over half a million soldiers. It was and very much still is run on the basis of some engenius house rules, such as the Every Man's Club principle. Here you can find peace in the beautiful English garden, enjoy a cuppa in the canteen whilst the old piano plays another tune. Upstairs, you'll find comfort in the original chapel of the House. A visit to Talbot House is truly an authentic experience. But there's more. Why not go and enjoy the Happy Hoppers show in the original Concert Hall? Explore a temporary exhibition, have a chat with the resident wardens or discover the new permanent exhibition (2020) which showcases 500 artefacts from the Talbot House archives, spanning over a full century. Also, did you know Talbot House is a Guest House where you can stay the night? It's by far the most authentic accommodation on the Western Front with every room having its own story. See you soon!

Reviewed By NeilC853

Having visit Ypres a number of times we had never visited Talbot House, aka TOC H / Tubby's House in Poperinge before. It is about 20 mins drive from Ypres and is really worth a visit. The house was used as a refuge for soldiers of all ranks "leave your rank at the door" on R&R from the frontline. There are simple films showing the history and then you cam walk into the house which is also a guest house. It is beautifully done you are given an IPAD that comes to life at different points and you finish the tour back in the living room where you are offered tea/ coffee or cake by the "guide", who apparantly are from a group of twelve "caretakers" who manage the house throughout the year. You can really feel the history and with its orignal layout and the pictures from the time it really is quite haunting although a very special place - don't be put off by the unassuming entrance. A very special place and we have been to a lot!

2. The Hop Museum

Gasthuisstraat 71, Poperinge 8970 Belgium +32 57 33 79 22 http://www.hopmuseum.be/
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4.5 based on 140 reviews

The Hop Museum

Center of Belgium Hops and Beers. Discover the history and use of hops. Come and see our Belgium Beercollection with more than 1600 bottles.

3. Poperinge Town Hall Death Cell

Grote Markt, Poperinge 8970 Belgium
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4.5 based on 170 reviews

Poperinge Town Hall Death Cell

Reviewed By 603StephenA603 - Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom

......of the waste of this terrible conflict. The horror that human beings endured is unimagineable to us now, and to end it all here is a sad reflection on the times.

4. Brouwerij De Plukker

Elverdingseweg 16, Poperinge 8970 Belgium [email protected] http://www.plukker.be
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Brouwerij De Plukker

5. Guesthouse Escape

Gasthuisstraat 66, Poperinge 8970 Belgium +32 477 37 14 97 [email protected] http://www.guesthouse-escape.be
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Guesthouse Escape

6. Sport- en Recreatiebad De Kouter

Bruggestraat 42, Poperinge 8970 Belgium +32 57 34 66 26 [email protected] http://www.zwembaddekouter.be/
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Sport- en Recreatiebad De Kouter

7. Volksspelen Cafe Het Mysterie

Abeelseweg 29, Poperinge 8970 Belgium +32 57 36 35 80 https://www.facebook.com/volksspelen.be/
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Volksspelen Cafe Het Mysterie

Heksencafe met vele volksspelen.

8. Rondje Westhoek

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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Rondje Westhoek

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