The city is just a couple of hours away from the UK (Image: Getty)
If the January blues are hitting hard, one foolproof way to feel better is to book a someplace exciting.
A nice spring getaway is something to look forward to, and we’ve got so many amazing places on our doorstep that are just a few short hours away.
And if you don’t want to spend a great deal of money getting there, then you’ll want to know about the flash sale, which offers £35 one-way tickets to a range of different fabulous locations.
, the capital of , is one of these – a wonderfully quirky place that’s steeped in history and culture with so much to see and do.
Until 10.59pm on January 9, you can nab these discounted tickets for travel on selected dates until April 3, so it’s ideal if you want a springtime holiday that won’t break the bank.
Brussels has some amazing architecture to discover like the Grand-Place (Image: Getty)
Brussels has everything you could want from a city break – such as beautiful parks to walk around in, museums, amazing architecture and delicious food too.
One of the most impressive sights is undoubtedly the Grand-Place, a cobblestoned square surrounded by towering guildhalls which were historically where the city’s merchants lived.
You can also learn more about its history at the Brussels City Museum, dedicated to the culture and the people of this magnificent place. Even better, it’s free to enter on the first Sunday of every month.
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Brussels is known for its quirky street markets (Image: Getty)
Brussels is also famous for its street markets, and one that’s definitely worth a visit is the Jeu de Balle flea market – a huge selection of stalls selling everything you could ever need.
From vintage artwork to quirky home decor, clothes, jewellery and more, you’ll want to spend a couple of hours here wandering around all of the vendors.
Another market that’s often overlooked by tourists is the Chasseurs Ardennais which is more food-based, so be sure to try some local delicacies such as the famous Belgian waffles and moules frites.
The Atomium is the Eiffel Tower of Brussels (Image: Getty)
You definitely won’t be short of parks to visit in Brussels either. One of the largest ones in the region, the Bois de la Cambre, has plenty of forests to walk through as well as playgrounds and even horse riding.
The Parc Du Cinquantenaire is also a sight to behold – here you’ll find the impressive Triumphal Arch, Exposition Halls and the Bordiau Halls, which is also home to the Museum of Art and History.
For something a little different, be sure to visit Mini Europe too. Opening in early March, this is a quirky space where all of Europe’s most famous spots are exhibited in miniature. Nearby you’ll also find the Atomium, an impressive landmark modernist structure of a crystal molecule of iron, magnified 165 billion times.
If you miss out on the Eurostar flash sale then flights to Charleroi airport, which is just outside of Brussels, are still cheap. One-way flights from Manchester start at £19, and you can also fly from most major airports such as Stansted, Glasgow and Liverpool.