“Everyone is very friendly and welcoming and there’s lots to do. Stimulating activities as well as coffee – what more do we need?!”
“The sense of community achieved by the Club is without comparison. As a Brit myself, it feels like a home from home for me. There is also a well-established international flavour to the Club with members from all over the world, including, of course, our many Dutch members.”
“Friendship and community; interesting activities, lots of fun! The best thing I’ve done since retiring.”
“I love the friendly atmosphere of the Club and sense of belonging. It seems to bring out the best of us. The activities are so interesting and the Library wonderful. Long may the Club flourish!”
“As an expat, to find a group with a wealth of experience and interest in each other and who relish using the English language is unique and most enjoyable. A social and informative family.”
“There are two main things that I personally appreciate about the Club: the variety of activities available through the year; the sociable and friendly aspect. I miss the Club very much on the few days a year that it is closed!”
Since its foundation in 1928, the British Club of The Hague has welcomed both newcomers to the Netherlands and longer-term residents. We understand the challenges of moving to a new country: many Members have experienced this themselves.
Committee Members organise an annual programme which is designed to interest, amuse, and inspire. You can see details on other pages, but in a nutshell, the following are regular activities:
- Readers’ group
- Topical discussion group
- Film group
- Bridge
- Mahjong
- Talks by invited speakers
- Art and Crafts mornings
The Club Members select a charity each year, with the aim of raising funds specifically for this one organisation during the year. Our Winter Fair in November is our main fund-raising event, and attracts artisan stallholders from around the region.