- Attractions
- Monument
- Museum or Interpretation Centre
The Lion's hamlet was part of the Waterloo battlefield where French and English troops fought on June 15, 1815.
This historical site is situated in the province of Brabant Wallon, a mere 20 km drive from Brussels. It can be found at the base of the Lion's Mound, the monument that marks the front line of the battle between French and English troops.
What to see:
- The Waterloo 1815 Memorial Museum the starting point of your travel through time. This includes the screening of a 3D movie.
- The Lion's Mound, overlooking the full battlefield
- The Panorama, a 110 m x 12 m painting depicting the battle
- The Hougoumont farm, an iconic part of the battlefield
Activities
On summer days, and Thursdays-Sundays from April-June and September-October:
- A bivouac presenting the soldiers' daily lives
- Cannon demonstrations
- A fun little play presenting a soldiers' school
- Horse carriage rides between the Lion's Mound and the Hougoumont Farm
- An exhibition presenting women in that era and their role in war
Contact
COVID-19 : Recreational/tourist travel to and from Belgium is prohibited until 18 April 2021. In accordance with the latest Covid-19 restrictions, most museums, tourist attractions and information centres are now closed in Wallonia, and events cancelled. We do our best to keep our information up to date but it's always best to check with the site you wish to visit before heading there - by phone, email, social media or simply a look at their website - to see their latest opening hours and entry conditions. Some will prefer you to book your ticket in advance. Infos
This information is given for indication purposes only, best to check with the site you hope to visit before heading there - by phone, email, social media or simply by visiting their website.
Services
Credit cards accepted
Equipement
Shop - Non-smoking - Car parking - Parking - Restaurant - Common bathroom - Terrace
Visites
Guide available/groups - German - EN - ES - FR - IT - NL - Guide available/individuals - DE - EN - ES - FR - NL - Audioguide/mobile app/tablet
