Location: Calais
Top Things to do in Calais
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Calais, Hauts-de-France
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Calais
1. Calais Wine Superstore
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,040 reviews
We are a British-owned, 100% independent business whose owners have been in the Cross Channel trade since it began in 1993! We stock a huge range of wines and beers at UK duty-free prices. Not having to pay UK duty means we can pass on savings of up to 60% on UK retail prices - on average, this means you save £4 a bottle on UK supermarket prices - often the savings are even more. We aim to have everyday low prices but whenever we can, we'll give you even better deals and special offers. We offer free crossings on both the Ferry and on Euro Tunnel. Check out our website for more details.
Reviewed By Postie65 - Watford, United Kingdom
We have been visiting Calais Wine for 10 years and think it is a great business delivering great wine and great value with excellent service. We order online and enjoy our free travel on Eurotunnel. We make an overnight trip and love exploring the area. The wine is excellent value and a wide range available.
2. Meccano Lab
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By ClaireandJim - Maidstone, United Kingdom
We took out 2 grandchildren (13 & 10) and they had a fantastic couple of hours, as did we! Loads of really intriguing and amazing models that you needed to look twice at to see that they were actually made of Meccano. You can choose from a whole range of kits and self-selected Meccano pieces to have a go at making a model of your choice. To correct another review though - we were told the models couldn't be taken away but had to be dismantled for re-use. It is free to enter and the whole experience is really good. We would certainly return - its a lovely place to take your kids.
3. La Cite De La Dentelle Et De La Mode De Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Established in Calais, inside an authentic nineteenth century lace factory, the Museum of Lace and Fashion is a specialist museum for the famous lace woven on looms. A museum of both fashion and industry, its vast galleries present the techniques, the lingerie and haute couture associated with this prestigious textile, as well as its most contemporary aspects. The high point of a visit to this important museum is to discover the lace weaving looms in operation, those monumental cast iron machines that produce this exceptional fabric.
Reviewed By FrancesS527 - Ashford, United Kingdom
The history of lace making from Tudor to the present day kicks off a series of excellently presented rooms, with some interactive bits, culminating in the spectacular machine room with working demo of a real engineering marvel making a great swathe of curtain lace. The way lace was used in clothes from the adorable (baby bonnets) to the bizarre (take my word for it & go see) developed as machines replaced handwork & modern designers and artists found new ways to exploit the lace technology. The in-depth explanation of this technology & the range of skills needed was mind-boggling. My top pick - the life of Joan of Arc woven in Nottingham for a Paris exhibition. Current "special" section is a load of amazing couture, not all lace to be sure, by Belgian Olivier Theyskens - some pieces more wearable than others... A good deal of the labelling is bilingual, nice loos, park the other side of the river & enjoy a fine view of Calais cathedral from the high bridge.
4. Calais Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 735 reviews
Reviewed By Drew040874 - London, United Kingdom
We visited on a glorious summers day and spent the whole day on the beach. They have done a brilliant job in renovating the area. The beach is clean with very attentive life guards. The facilities are clean and tidy and plenty of places to get snacks or something more formal, there are restaurants are close by. First time swimming in the English Channel. Was fun watching all the ferries coming and going to and from Dover. The ferries don’t disrupt your visit to the beach. Free all day parking. Something the UK seaside towns needs to do! Can’t wait to go back.
5. The Burghers of Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By Nanette132 - Brisbane, Australia
Read the story and you can't help be moved by the history behind the sculptures and it's captured here in Calais in front of the famous town hall, and set amongst a very well maintained garden of tulips, standard roses irises etc.
6. l'Hotel de Ville de Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
Reviewed By Tom_Shelle19 - Wallasey, United Kingdom
We went over on New Year’s Eve, they still had the Christmas decorations up, absolutely beautiful, well worth a visit when you get off the ferry, simply stunning
7. Eglise Notre-Dame
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By KevinSadler2364 - Leicester, United Kingdom
The eglise Notre Damn is a magnificent church, rebuilt following the damage it suffered during the war. The exterior architecture is superb and is equaled by the ornate decoration inside.
8. Calais Vins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Calais Vins is a great wine super store where you can buy various wines, champagnes, beer, and much more.You will find a tasting bar with over 50 different wines and champagnes, along with over 250 beers .
Reviewed By B0bster8 - Barrow upon Humber, United Kingdom
When 95% of the cars in the car park are French buying French wine it MUST be good. We have been calling in here for many years, sometimes pre-ordering or calling in on spec. We have never gone wrong with the "WE LOVE" labelled French wines right across the price range - they are a must! The staff are wonderful, really knowledgeable and helpful. In recent years the range of Flemish beers has expanded which has made the visit more interesting as the range of favourites has grown! The loyalty card scheme there is really good too - the points soon add up. We are looking forward to trying our latest purchases when they have rested in the rack!
9. Pidou Superstores
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By Vixyc88 - Sunderland, United Kingdom
Visit here every year around November time for a trip to the Factory for wine, this year it was very busy and hectic, there is a PJS chocolate shop and a food store connected for those that want to grab something to eat and lots of parking. Wine prices tend to change slightly due exchange rate but prices great. You will need a euro for the trolley. Sells a whole host of things, the blonde beer £6 for 24 bottles is a bargain and a lot of the wines very nice including the St Michael.
10. Majestic Wine Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Majestic Wine Calais is the French operation of Majestic Wine Warehouses, the UK’s leading wine specialist. We have two stores in Calais and in Coquelles, selling much of the same wine as Majestic Wine UK but at far cheaper prices due to the low duty. Passionate about our product, we have a fantastic range at Majestic Wine Calais of over 350 wines from almost every winemaking region.
Reviewed By Jmahg - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
We have been to this Majestic a number of times before. There is always a number of friendly and informative staff to help and a great selection of opened bottles for you to taste before buying. You can mostly find all your favourites that are sold in the UK but be aware that sometimes they are not available. We preordered our main favourites which worked well and then added to them in store. Many thanks to Rene who was very helpful at checkout and managed to save us a little bit of money and for the lollipop for our grandson! Cheers!!
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