{"id":3044,"date":"2025-11-03T15:40:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T15:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/?page_id=3044"},"modified":"2026-10-12T13:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:15:52","slug":"delta-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/things-to-do\/delta-works\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- hr: opmaak staat in de plugin Hull-Rotterdam Styles -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hr-page hr3 hr3-sub hr3-long is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hr-hero-sub hr3-hero-photo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full hr3-hero-bg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/delta-works-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/delta-works-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/delta-works-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/delta-works-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/delta-works.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns hr-hero-sub-cols is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hr-hero-sub-text is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hr-crumbs is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/\">Hull to Rotterdam ferry<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Delta Works<br> (Deltapark Neeltje Jans)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Delta Works were built to protect the Netherlands from the sea. Deltapark Neeltje Jans is just over an hour&#8217;s drive from the ferry port at Rotterdam Europoort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hr3-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns hr3-grid is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hr3-rail hr3-rail-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<nav class=\"hr-toc\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><p class=\"hr-toc-title\">On this page<\/p><ul><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hr3-note hr3-note-facts is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"hr3-label wp-block-paragraph\">The crossing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list hr3-mini\">\n<li><strong>Departure<\/strong> 20:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arrival<\/strong> around 08:45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check-in<\/strong> closes 90 minutes before departure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/timetable\/\">Full timetable<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hr3-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hr-section hr3-loc is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Deltapark Neeltje Jans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just over an hour\u2019s drive from <a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/port-of-rotterdam\/\">Rotterdam Europoort<\/a> you can visit the Delta Works, one of the Netherlands\u2019 most impressive and iconic landmarks. Built to protect the country from the sea after the 1953 flood, the Delta Works combine advanced technology with beautiful coastal scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can explore the storm surge barriers, learn more at the Neeltje Jans visitor center and enjoy amazing views of the North Sea, a perfect day trip that combines nature, innovation and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neeltje Jans Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seal show and interactive feeding sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Aquasplash waterpark with slides and splash zones<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Aquapolis sea aquarium with North Sea and tropical marine life<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swim with sharks (shark encounter experience)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oosterschelde boat tour and Oosterschelde safari<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delta Experience 4D multimedia show about the 1953 North Sea Flood and the Delta Works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/delta-works-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"delta works\" class=\"wp-image-3046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/delta-works-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/delta-works-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/delta-works-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/delta-works.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hr-section hr3-loc is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ferry + Delta Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list hr-icolist\">\n<li class=\"hr-ico-car\">1 hour drive from the port of Rotterdam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"hr-ico-ticket-alt\">Tickets from 35 euro per person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"hr-ico-pin\">Faelweg 5, 4354 RB Vrouwenpolder, The Netherlands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hr-embed hr3-map\"><iframe allowfullscreen=\"\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2476.247610556866!2d3.7093500768851277!3d51.6369903012277!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x47c4ed59917f0a6d%3A0x2dd0e922bade092e!2sDeltapark%20Neeltje%20Jans!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1762184551878!5m2!1snl!2snl\" style=\"border:0;\" title=\"Map\" width=\"600\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons hr-btns is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hr-btn-white hr-btn-dark hr-btn-icon hr-btn-icon-after hr-ico-arrow-circle-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uiXMQCd4vMvJK39k8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get directions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hr-section hr-wide hr-t50 hr-b50 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns hr-split is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hr-panel-blue hr-panel-tight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"hr-title wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about the ferry crossing to Rotterdam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Hull-Rotterdam.com, we provide all the essential information about the crossing. Continue reading on our website to learn more about the ferry trip and prepare to board with <strong>complete peace of mind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hr-panel-tint is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hr-thumbrow is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/PO-check-in-Hull-Europoort-300x200.png\" alt=\"P&amp;O Ferries check-in area at Hull and Europoort terminals\" class=\"wp-image-1863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/PO-check-in-Hull-Europoort-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/PO-check-in-Hull-Europoort-1024x683.png 1024w, 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src=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Rotterdam-at-night-300x200.png\" alt=\"Aerial night view of Rotterdam city taken by a drone\" class=\"wp-image-1551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Rotterdam-at-night-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Rotterdam-at-night-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Rotterdam-at-night-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Rotterdam-at-night.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"hr-title hr-title-sm wp-block-paragraph\">Port information guides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get clear directions to the <a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/port-of-rotterdam\/\">port of Rotterdam<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/port-of-hull\/\">port of Hull<\/a>, including parking options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hr-thumbrow is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Pride-of-Rotterdam-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"Pride of Rotterdam ferry operated by P&amp;O Ferries\" class=\"wp-image-1857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Pride-of-Rotterdam-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Pride-of-Rotterdam-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Pride-of-Rotterdam-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Pride-of-Rotterdam-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"hr-title hr-title-sm wp-block-paragraph\">Ferries: on board facilitites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover all the things you can do on board the <a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/ferries\/pride-of-hull\/\">Pride of Hull<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/ferries\/pride-of-rotterdam\/\">Pride of Rotterdam<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hr-section hr-flat hr-t0 hr-b0 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading hr-fs-34\">More cool places to visit<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hr-section hr-t0 hr-b50 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns hr-cols hr-cols-4 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/things-to-do\/keukenhof\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/keukenhof-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"With the ferry to can easily reach the Keukenhof\" class=\"wp-image-1680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/keukenhof-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/keukenhof-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/keukenhof-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/keukenhof.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/things-to-do\/keukenhof\/\">Keukenhof<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"hr-badge hr-ico-car wp-block-paragraph\">45 min. from port<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/things-to-do\/kinderdijk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/kinderdijk-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"View of Kinderdijk\u2019s windmills, located near the ferry routes leading into Rotterdam\" class=\"wp-image-1697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/kinderdijk-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/kinderdijk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/kinderdijk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/kinderdijk.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/things-to-do\/kinderdijk\/\">Kinderdijk<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"hr-badge hr-ico-car wp-block-paragraph\">30 min. from port<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/things-to-do\/madurodam\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/madurodam-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Miniature city display at Madurodam in The Hague, near Rotterdam ferry routes\" class=\"wp-image-1729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/madurodam-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/madurodam-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/madurodam-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/madurodam.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/things-to-do\/madurodam\/\">Madurodam<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"hr-badge hr-ico-car wp-block-paragraph\">40 min. from port<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/things-to-do\/diergaarde-blijdorp\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/diergaarde-blijdorp-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/diergaarde-blijdorp-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/diergaarde-blijdorp-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/diergaarde-blijdorp-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/diergaarde-blijdorp.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hull-rotterdam.com\/uk\/things-to-do\/diergaarde-blijdorp\/\">Diergaarde Blijdorp<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"hr-badge hr-ico-car wp-block-paragraph\">30 min. from port<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hr3-rail hr3-rail-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"hr-bookbox\"><iframe id=\"dealFinder\" title=\"Booking module Hull-Rotterdam\" marginwidth=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"520\" marginheight=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/wiz.directferries.com\/partners\/deal_finder_iframe.aspx?&#038;vert=1&#038;stdc=F4015&#038;cult=en-GB&#038;oprt=Rotterdam&#038;btn=fe017a&#038;btnh=fe017a&#038;btnt=FFFFFF&#038;tclr=000001&#038;lclr=000001&#038;pclr=FFFFFF&#038;lbld=400&#038;sclr=0025a2&#038;targ=0\"><\/iframe><div class=\"hr-bookbox-by\" style=\"flex-direction:row;justify-content:center;gap:8px;background:#fff;border-top:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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