Dutch Centre

17/08/2026

💭 Have you ever wondered who the people behind the Dutch Centre are?

✅ If yes, we’re starting a new series on our social media: , where we’ll introduce our team, one by one.

👋 Meet Jacobine! As our General Manager, she plays an important role in shaping and delivering the Dutch Centre’s day-to-day activities.

🕺 Her passion for culture, together with her experience as a professional musician & event organiser, helps make the Dutch Centre a welcoming place where people in London can come together, share ideas and celebrate Dutch culture.

🥰 Jacobine says: “I just love the Dutch Centre because it’s a place that brings people together through culture and creativity.”

🤝 She loves being part of a community that brings the best of the Netherlands to London while creating opportunities for people to connect and share their love of Dutch culture.

🧡 Stay tuned to meet more of the people behind the Dutch Centre!

30/07/2026

This week Rotterdam based Laurens Vocaal features as choir in residence at Westminster Abbey.
For more details, check out their website: laurensvocaal.nl

Zingen raakt de kern van het menselijk bestaan. Wie aandachtig luistert naar koormuziek, staat een moment stil in de drukte van alledag. Wij willen die ervaring delen, ook in de toekomst. Daarom gaan wij voor de beste kwaliteit. Gretig en ambitieus nemen wij je mee in de wereld van de mooiste koormu...

13/07/2026

🇳🇱 While we’re taking a little summer break from our regular events, we didn’t want to leave you without your dose of Dutch culture. So we’re starting a brand new series - , where we’ll be sharing fascinating stories from the Netherlands’ past.

👶 Until the mid-20th century, Dutch children dressed almost exactly like adults, just in much smaller sizes. Tiny wooden , cosy woollen tops, hats and perhaps the most iconic: the wide-legged .

😎 Every garment was designed with everyday life in mind, from keeping warm in the Dutch climate to standing up to farm work and daily chores. Fashion was probably the last thing on a child’s mind, yet somehow these designs look quite stylish today.

10/07/2026

💬 Missed our event “Dutch in the UK: Rights, Realities & What Comes Next”?

📺 The full recording is now available to watch for free on our website: dutchcentre.com/live

🤝 If you found the event valuable and would like to support our live streaming initiative, please consider making a donation. Your support helps us continue bringing important conversations like these to our community.

❤️ Support us: https://www.dutchcentre.com/support-us

10/07/2026

🇪🇺🇬🇧 On 9 July, we welcomed Eelco Keij, Founder of the Stichting Nederlanders Buiten Nederland - SNBN and Monique Hawkins, Acting CEO of the3million, for an insightful discussion on the rights of Dutch and other EU citizens living in the UK after Brexit.

06/07/2026

🗓️ Join us this Thursday, 9 July!

🎤 Eelco Keij, chair of Stichting Nederlanders Buiten Nederland - SNBN will discuss the structural challenges facing the Dutch diaspora, from voting rights to dual nationality, and share the latest developments in strengthening the relationship between the Netherlands and its citizens abroad.

🔗 For more information, visit our website: https://www.dutchcentre.com/events/dutch-in-the-uk-rights-realities-what-comes-next

05/07/2026

🇳🇱🏳️‍🌈🇬🇧 We joined Pride in London yesterday!

03/07/2026

🇪🇺🇬🇧 Are you an EU citizen living in the United Kingdom?

🤔 Do you ever feel confused by changing immigration rules or political statements about your rights and status in the UK?

📣 Then this event is for you!

Join us for an informative evening featuring two expert speakers:

Monique Hawkins, Head of Policy and Research and Acting CEO at the3million & Eelco Keij, Chair of Stichting Nederlanders Buiten Nederland - SNBN

📅 9 July
📍 The Dutch Centre

✍️ Whether you’re looking for practical guidance or want to stay informed about the future of Dutch and EU citizens abroad, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

🔗 For more information and to book your place, visit our website: https://www.dutchcentre.com/events/dutch-in-the-uk-rights-realities-what-comes-next

01/07/2026

🎉 Yesterday we had our annual Friends outing!

🌤️ One of the perks of being a Friend of the DC is days like this, spent together exploring something special.

🖼️ This year we visited the Art Collection at the ING Moorgate office, getting a closer look at an impressive artworks in a unique corporate setting. A great mix of art, conversation, and community in the heart of the city.
Want to join us next time? Go to dutchcentre.com and become a friend now!