Useful Links & Guides
Our directory is a growing resource for stuff of help to English speakers.
If you have found a person or business in the Netherlands of particular interest to English speakers, please e-mail us and we’ll add them to this list.
Business
Here is a selection of contacts for English-speakers doing business in the Netherlands:
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British Consulate Amsterdam
– Information for British citizens and passport department
Koningslaan 44,
1070 AL Amsterdam - British Embassy in the Hague – Information for British citizens
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CADS
The Commercial Anglo-Dutch Society meets for lunch at Le Meridien Apollo Hotel the last Friday of every month. Contact: Michael Carn: 0546 823244. - Central Statistics Agency of the Netherlands.
- Chamber of Commerce. – Site with information for doing business in Netherlands.
- Citizens First.
- City of Amsterdam – Official site from the municipality, giving links to other web resources. Click on the words English Site.
- Dutch Ministry of Finance. – Offering on-line guide to Taxation in the Netherlands. Click the link saying English at the top
- Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. – Offering on-line guides "Coming to the Netherlands" and "the Netherlands in depth".
- Hebels Financial Website – Up-to-date information about the stock exchange, investments and other financial matters.
- Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce – Specialists in Anglo-Dutch trade promotion.
- Nuffic. – Guide to higher education, professional and vocational courses in the Netherlands, taught in English.
Children's Activities
Fun! Fun! Too much fun and sugar!
- Apenheul - Apeldoorn. – A zoo dedicated to Apes.
- Archeon - Alphen aan den Rijn. – An archelogical theme park.
- Cirque de Soleil – A circus/gymnastic act show of outstanding quality.
- DagjeWeg.nl (Dutch)
- Diergaarde Blijdorp - Rotterdam. – A renovated zoo, with its huge undersea world exhibition.
- European Parks – Information on European Theme Parks.
- Kids & Trips
- Kids Go Amsterdam
- Kids in the City
- Kidsgids English – A children's guide in English focusing on the Randstad area.
- Militaire Luchtvaart Museum - Soesterberg – Aircraft museum.
- Omniversum - The Hague.
- Pathé – For an afternoon at the cinema.
- The Beach - Alsmeer – An indoor beach.
- The Efteling - Kaatsheuvel. – A Childrens' Theme Park.
- The Robbeburg – We are an international not-for-profit playgroup run by Mothers for children aged 0-4. Meeting on a weekly basis in one of our nine sessions (English, Spanish, Japanese and Swedish language groups) this is a great way to meet others and make friends in the Amsterdam area. We have a large in- and outdoor play area in which the children can run around and practice their emerging language skills on each other...
- The Speelkastel
- TunFun Speelpark – An underground children's playground located in the heart of Amsterdam.
- www.mums-survival-guide.com – A handy survival guide
Out and about for Adults
Older folks like these kinds of things.
- Amsterdam Hotspots
- Amsterdam's Uit Buro
- Eat Drink Etc
- Golf.nl
- Health & Beauty Centre – Romana Health & Beauty Centre.
- Health City - Hoofddorp.
- Holland Deluxe – Ideas for things to do
- Special Sports - Amstelveen.
- SpecialBite
- Therman Lamer - Almere Haven. – A Beauty Clinic located just off the A6 exit Almere Haven.
- TicketService
- easylaughs – comedy improv shows every Friday at The Crea, Amsterdam
Cities
Local municipalities
Media
Multimedia offerings
- BBC Radio
- DutchNews.nl – The top Dutch news stories in just five minutes a day.
- Radio America
- Radio Netherlands
Dentists
Other members have recommended the following:
- Amsterdam English-language dentists
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Dr. Quaak
Apollolaan 84, Amsterdam (+31 20 671 3886) -
Jitty Kamer
Plantagebuurt, Amsterdam (+31 30 625 7094) -
Qua
Rokin 122, Amsterdam
Doctors
Other members have recommended the following:
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Dr Michael Eekhof, International Medical Centre
He is based in Leischendam (and he also accepts patients from The Hague, Rijswijk, etc. as long as it's not too far). He specializes in expats. He has a multi-cultural background (1/2 English, brought up in France, studied in Holland, and is fluent in Spanish). This makes him a lot more sensitive and professional than the usual Dutch GPs, especially for expats coming form a country with a half-decent health system. He also takes his time talking to you and I have only heard really good echoes about him from other expats too. Landline: 070 286 2191. Laan van Middenburg, 2; Voorburg -
Dr. W. Venneman
Jacob van Lennepkade, Amsterdam (+31 20 6187687)
Language Courses
For language classes
Church Services
For religiously-minded members
Other Expat Organizations
Being away from your native country doesn't have to be so hard
- ACCESS – Provides information in English on living in the Netherlands. Includes publications, counseling services, welcome services, events and courses, volunteers and information helpline.
- Antwerp British and International Women – A meeting place for English speaking women.
- Autism Association for Overseas Families (NL) – An English-language group consisting of parents and professionals who offer support and information to families of individuals with autistic spectrum disorders living in the Netherlands.
- British Expats – The free online lifestyle magazine and community for British expats.
- British Women's Club of the Hague – A valuable meeting place and everyone can expect a friendly greeting.
- CONNECTing Women – A network for professional and internationally aware women, based in the Hague.
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Contact club 't Gooi
For English speaking ladies looking for friends in the middle of The Netherlands, we hope we can offer you that friendshop. Please contact Sheila Webb 035-6016860, sheilawebb@wanadoo.nl - Dutch Hashing on the Web – The home of the Hash House Harriers in the Netherlands.
- E-lynx – Information directory and activities for expat
- English Speaking Contact Group of Haarlem – Members of all nationalities and circumstances are welcome to join, the common factor is that we all speak English.
- Expat Exchange – Comprehensive source of expat information
- Expat Focus
- Expat Solutions – For personal services for anyone moving to The Netherlands
- Expatica – News and community for the expatriate in the Netherlands.
- Expats Reunite – A site for all expats. International Jobs Section. Useful recourse on moving or working in another country. Find lost friends from around the world. Play the UK and Euro Lottery from anywhere in the world.
- Expats Reunite – Reuniting lost friends and family abroad from more than 161 countries.
- Go And Connect - Amsterdam – Amsterdam Connect. Useful information, telephone numbers, links.
- IMAGES International Photography Club – We hold monthly meetings, in English, as well as field trips, visits to exhibitions, practical sessions and workshops, and social evenings.
- International Baby Forum – A brand new online community of expat Mums and Dads (to-be) who exchange views and experiences of having a baby abroad - also a good resource on having a baby in NL.
- Mums Survival Guide
- Outpost – independent foundation of information centres for expats around the world.
- Pickwick Women's Club of Rotterdam
- Steven Pemberton's Internet Guide to Amsterdam
- The Delftians – Casual drinks 2x a month for expats in Delft region.
- The Hague Online – Everything that is happening in and around The Hague.
- The Irish Club - Netherlands
Travel
When you need to get away
- Aerfares – Excellent low-cost airline search engine, will even plan connections for you!
- Amsterdam Hotels & Travel Information – (including Amsterdam Public Transport Information)
- Basiqair (Transavia) – For bargain flights between Amsterdam & London Stansted airport (commencing on 26th May 2003).
- British Airways
- Country Advice (Know before you go) – Travel advice issued by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
- De Treinreiswinkel (The Rail travel shop) – The specialist for rail tickets and rail arrangements. Tickets to almost every station, round trip tickets, all discounts and special offers.
- Dutch National Railways – including online timetables
- EasyJet – The Web's Favourite Airline. Check their timetables and book your flights with them on the web.
- KLM – Flight timetables, fare information and travel details. Click and go special offers for on-line booking and next day travel.
- Schiphol airport – flight departure and arrival information and airport information.
- VisitBritain – Your official travel guide to Britain
- Weekendjeweg.nl
Food/Drink
Hunger calls
- British Corner Shop – British food shopping delivered online
- Dinner Site – Restaurants in Amsterdam.
- Eating Out in the Netherlands – by Mark Kathmann
- Edam Cheese – by Halco Scholte
- Great British Treats – Online British Expat store offering 1000's of British products and hampers with worldwide delivery direct to your door.
- Special Bite – Your guide to special dining
- Thomas Green's – The best quality British Food in Holland
History/Traditions
Our customs, august ceremonies, and notable happenings of historical significance
Places
Great places our members enjoy
- 's-Hertogenbosch (or Den Bosch) – All about 's-Hertogenbosch. Worth a visit (both the site and the city).
- Deventer – one of the Hanseatic towns (Dutch only).
- The Utrecht Dom – by Lucinda Heikamp
- Utrechtstad – Utrecht - a great place for a shopping day out on one of those Sunday shopping
Other
Miscellaneous links of popular interest to members
- www.amsterdamgac.com – Amsterdam Gaelic Athletic Club focuses on playing Gaelic Football in Amsterdam. The club has a number of different nationalities playing and hosts men's and ladies teams who play in the Iretex European Gaelic Football League.
Schools
Education for the kids
- Amsterdam International Community School
- Universiteit Nimbas - Utrecht – For those interested in taking their Masters or MBA (part-time or full-time) in an English speaking environment within The Netherlands.
- www.britams.nl
- www.britishschool.nl
- www.isa.nl
Sporting
For the competitive
- Golf.nl – all about golf in the Netherlands
- The International Rugby Club of Amsterdam
- VRA Cricket Club
