What makes it 77% Baby-Friendly: Parents with infants can push strollers inside and use the on-site paid changing table; quiet corners aid feeding, yet no dedicated nursing room and limited toilet hours lower overall convenience.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time to explore the nave, pause at the coffee bar, and use baby facilities at a relaxed pace.
Stroll through the Gothic nave with stroller:
Smooth floors and open layout let you wheel a pram around freely.
Tip: Ask staff to point out the flattest route and avoid busy areas.
Relax at the coffee bar:
Coffee bar in the nave offers drinks from €2 plus space for your pram.
Tip: Choose a table near the play corner to keep baby in view while you sip.
Visit the Kinderzone play corner:
A small area beside the bar with a cardboard ark, crayons, and picture books.
Tip: Bring wipes to clean crayons and foam animals after use.
Use the public restroom with changing table:
New facilities on the church side include a changing table for €1 per visit.
Tip: Have a €1 coin ready; children under 6 enter free.

Dimitris Zikopoulos
The exterior is perfect, but...its not a church, but a home for "installations" and new age stuff that do not have anything to do with Catholicism and/or tradition or art. I was guided to...the toilets which had an abstract....Madonna and child ... Its completely sad that in such a beautiful city with a tradition of centuries and nice museums this situation is accepted, but...welcome to Europe of ...
Irma Zandl
If you're into contemporary art, this is a must-see spot. What I also found interesting is that this is NOT a decommissioned church. Instead, it is described as an "activity-based church" offering contemporary spirituality through art.
Caïna Verrin
I love these old churches and Brugge doesn’t disappoint with how many they have and their different states. This one is used more as a gallery space, which personally I think is fine. As it still allows you to worship and have meditation if wanted, just in a different non traditional way. The swing makes you feel like you’re almost floating and is really quite special. The people inside seemed ...
Hannelore Boonen
What an unforgettable experience! Last night’s Candlelight concert in Bruges—a beautiful tribute to Adele—was truly mesmerizing. Surrounded by over a thousand candles in a stunning church setting, the atmosphere felt magical and intimate. The incredibly talented pianist, Michelle Lynne, brought Adele’s songs to life with such emotion and skill, creating an evening full of wonder and delight. Thank...
Jomin Neelikatt
One of the weirdest yet the nicest thing I saw in Brugges. From outside it appears as a normal church but inside... - artistic installations - a wonderful swing - a sand pool Outside there is a statue called "the homeless Jesus". I think that this is not a church anymore but more like an event venue. Absolutely recommended.
Check restroom hours: open weekends, Wednesday afternoons, and school holidays from 10:30–18:00; in winter open only weekends and holidays.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Hot drink at coffee bar | EUR 2.5 |
| Public restroom fee | EUR 1 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 3.5 |
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