Blog - NTAB - Association of National Trust Members in Belgium

UK trip 2026

Our visit to Scotland’s South Eastern Highlands from 8-13 June was another memorable NTAB tour. A carefully balanced programme of gardens, historic houses, castles and spectacular scenery ensured that every day brought new discoveries.

10 Jul 2026Past EventsTravel Tips

Merksplas, a vagrant colony

Nelly De Clercq reflects on a remarkable and captivating outing—one that profoundly moved us and left a lasting emotional impression.

23 Apr 2026Past EventsTravel Tips

Nivelles, a most interesting visit

A brief report by Ginny & Jon Caldwell and a big “Thank You” to André & Carole for organizing such a surprising visit to Nivelles.

18 Mar 2026Past Events

Fashion and the British Connection in Antwerp

A report by Robert Adams on the NTAB visit to Antwerp on February 21.

28 Feb 2026Past EventsSuggestions

Brussels, Turn & Taxis and Town Hall

Nelly De Clercq tells us about NTAB’s visit to Brussels’ highlights: the Town Hall interiors and Turn & Taxis former postal and customs hub (Nov.15).

24 Nov 2025Past Events

Namur, Wallonia’s capital

Heather Charlton enjoyed and reports our exploration of Namur (May 17).

18 May 2025Past Events

A sunny day in Gors & Vliermaal

Johan Vanbrabant reports on a National Trust-style house renovation in Gors and a historic fruit growers’ farm in Vliermaal

3 May 2025Past Events

Liège, a cradle of the arts

Margaret du Maine reports on a visit to the Opera House and the La Bovery art gallery in Liège

25 Mar 2025Past Events

Pearls of Hageland

Joana Betson reports on an interesting outing to the castle of Horst and the city of Aarschot

22 Feb 2025Past Events

End of Year in Antwerp

For the 2024 NTAB End of Year event we were at Herita, the Flemish organisation responsible for the preservation of historic places in Flanders. Report by Heather Charlton.

15 Jan 2025Past Events

Farewell to Marc Servotte

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Marc Servotte, our former board member and chairman, passed away on November 28, 2024.

1 Jan 2025Uncategorised

Beveren: polders, power and port

A fascinating day out along the West bank of the Schelde, a windswept and largely unknown part of Belgium. A report by Nick Fern.

25 Nov 2024Past Events

A weekend in French Flanders (St. Omer)

On 5 & 6 October 2024 a group of NTAB members stayed overnight in St. Omer in French Flanders and visited La Coupole in Wizernes and the marais audomarois in nearby Salperwick. A report by Jean Trestour