De Grote Post
Cultural center De Grote Post is located in a classified building with a modern character. The building was designed by Gaston Eysselinck and served as Post Office for several decades. It closed in 1999 but reopened as vibrant Cultural Center in December 2012. Locals as well as tourists are intrigued by the rich history of this building. The venue offers extensive options for conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and receptions. With its heritage value and central location near the sea, it is an inspiring choice for any event.
Curious about the venue? Have a look at the YouTube video tour.
Address
Hendrik Serruyslaan 18A, 8400 Oostende, Belgium
Directions
By public transport
Train
The Ostend station is only a 10-minute walk away. Cross the bridge opposite the station, walk a short way to the right and then immediately turn left towards the large church (St Peter and St Paul’s Church). Keep the church on your left and continue straight ahead until you reach the tram tracks. Turn right here and follow them. De Grote Post is 150 metres further on your right-hand side. Plan your journey via www.nmbs.be
Coastal tram
Trams stop close to the cultural centre (just under 100 metres away), at the stop Marie-Joséplein. From Ostend railway station, this is one stop on the tram towards De Panne.
Bus
Many city buses operated by De Lijn stop at Marie-Joséplein. The cultural centre is a 100-metre walk from there. From the Maria-Hendrikapark park-and-ride, Centrumbus Line 1 also runs to Marie-Joséplein. Buses from all districts of the city serve the station. From there, the cultural centre is easily reached on foot or by taking the coastal tram towards De Panne. Plan your journey via www.delijn.be
By bicycle
There is a bicycle parking area in front of the entrance to the cultural centre (Hendrik Serruyslaan) and on the side of the building (Wittenonnenstraat).
By car
When entering Ostend via the E40/A10, first follow the signs Centrum (second exit at the roundabout). Drive straight on until you reach Vuurkruisenplein (you will see the sailing ship Mercator in front of you) and take the third exit at the roundabout. Go straight ahead at the traffic lights. De Grote Post is on your right-hand side.
Paid parking is available at Zeeparking (underground and above ground) or in the surrounding streets.
Free parking is available at the Maria-Hendrikapark (Graaf de Smet de Naeyerlaan, park-and-ride): when entering Ostend via the E40/A10, first follow the signs for “Centrum” (second exit at the roundabout). Drive straight on until you reach Vuurkruisenplein (you will see the sailing ship Mercator in front of you) and take the second exit at the roundabout (you will see a supermarket on your right). Turn right at the traffic lights and continue until you reach the Maria-Hendrikapark park-and-ride. From there it is about a 15-minute walk, or you can take Centrumbus Line 1, which will take you to the Marie-Joséplein bus and tram stop.