Talbot House
A home from home. A second home.
A beacon of peace for soldiers during the First World War. A refuge from the atrocities.
A chance to escape reality. A peaceful, safe haven full of stories. A house where everyone is equal, without distinction of rank or status.
An authentic British soldier's club. An Every Man's Club where everyone is welcome. A community. Then and now.
Reviews from our visitors
Very nice and fun hotel!
Talbot House has been on my list for a long time. If I am ever in that area again, I will definitely choose this nice little hotel with its rich history.
Arjen Reitsma
England
A very nice experience!
Such friendly and welcoming people. You find yourself in 1920. It is wonderful to see how everything has been preserved. Well done!
Ingrid Barbiaux
Belgium
We had a wonderful stay
It was a truly special experience to spend the night here.
The place is deeply moving - you can really feel the serenity, and everyone here shows great respect for what happened during World War I.
The volunteers are incredibly friendly and always ready to help.
We stayed in one of the garden rooms. The rooms are simple, but authentic, and we didn't mind the shared toilets and showers at all.
We'll definitely be coming back!
Wendy Z.
NetherlandsVisit Talbot House
Individual or family visit
Open the doors to the past and enter a living museum. Our tablets will guide you through the history of the First World War, discovering moving stories, amusing anecdotes and original artefacts from this tumultuous period.
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Group visit
Join our passionate storytellers and relive the origins of the House. Discover together with our passionate guides what Talbot House meant to many visitors at the time and why it is still important today. Step into a house full of stories where history comes alive.
School visit
Amaze your students with an unforgettable museum experience in a setting that breathes history. Plan a school visit and let a new generation discover the past in an original and immersive way - through captivating stories, told in a place like they've never seen before.
Our mission is to open Talbot House as an international centre for peace and reconciliation, where visitors find mental, physical and spiritual rest. A living museum that welcomes everyone, just as it did in the past. A lasting tribute to the 'Every Man's Club' it once was during the Great War.
Guesthouse
Just like thousands of soldiers, pilgrims and visitors before you, you too can spend the night at Talbot House. Let yourself be carried away by the many stories that live on every floor and the rich history that resides in every room. Spend the night in a unique setting and experience the authentic atmosphere. Treat yourself to a unique stay in the historic Old House or the serene garden rooms, and step into the living story of Talbot House.
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Experience
Immerse yourself in the colourful history of Talbot House and relive the past. Discover numerous activities, plan your visit to the museum or go for the ultimate experience with one of our story tours.
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Events
Staying true to its roots, Talbot House hosts a variety of events each year made possible by its dedicated volunteers. These activities bring us together on days when we remember, celebrate and embrace life together.
View all eventsA House full of stories, a House full of atmosphere.
WWI - Digital Guest Book
Browse Talbot House's digital guestbook and uncover your link with the past. Explore this online database to discover the visitors of the House, their ranks and the units they served in.
The register is based on the Visitors' Books and Communicants' Roll, which have been used since the opening of Talbot House on 11 December 1915, with new names being added continuously.
This project is part of LANDSCAPES | Feel Flanders Fields in collaboration with Westtoer.
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Do you have a question? Or do you have a special request? Would you like to plan an event yourself? Do not hesitate to contact us.
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