Eurostar launches direct London to Antwerp trains in time for its family-friendly Christmas market

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✨ Discover Antwerp's Christmas market with its lights, ice rink, and waffles; a must-visit for families this holiday season. 🚆 From 14 December 2026, Eurostar will offer direct London to Antwerp trains, coinciding with the city's festive season. What can families expect at Antwerp Christmas market? Confirmed attractions include a Christmas market, an ice rink, a nostalgic carousel, thousands of lights, traditional Christmas trees and a nativity scene. Last year, Winter in Antwerp welcomed 1.5 million visitors, making it the largest Christmas market in Flanders.