• Open-air museum ‘De Duinhuisjes’, Rockanje: the restored smallholdings in the dunes, give an authentic impression of how people lived and worked in this area in the 19th century.

• Museum ‘Den Halve Maen’, Oostvoorne: museum with groceries, tin and tobacco products of days gone by.

• Brielle: this fortified town has a rich history in which it welcomed kings and counted admirals, writers and poets amongst its inhabitants. Discover more about its past in ‘Historisch Museum Den Briel’. Attractive shops, restaurants and nice cafés can be found behind the many historic facades.

• Hellevoetsluis: one of those towns where the combination of history, land and water have turned it into hot spot for walkers, cyclists and water sports enthusiasts. The ‘Droogdok’ (dry dock) and ‘Nationaal Brandweermuseum’ (national fire brigade museum) are well-worth visiting.

• Rotterdam: impressive seaport, excellent shopping and pleasant street cafés in the old port.