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Hens Castle is a historic country house in the Belgian municipality of Wuustwezel that currently serves as the town hall of Wuustwezel. Construction period: The construction of the castle took place between 1910 and 1912. Client: It was built on commission from the widow Hens, who desired a stately residence that reflected her prosperity and standing. Architectural style: The building was designed by architect Jaak Alfons Van der Gucht in a Neo-Flemish Renaissance style, recognizable by the use of brick and sandstone. Repurposing: Since 1926, the castle has been used as a town hall, after the previous town hall had become too small.

Between 1895 and 2010, more than 2,000 missionary sisters were trained here to be sent out to missions worldwide. It marks the beginning of a beautiful semi-paved path to and through West-Beersgat, once known as the forest of the Antwerp Public Centre for Social Welfare (OCMW). In the second half of the nineteenth century, the heathland on the poor sandy soils had to make way for coniferous forests. After the Second World War, several stands of Scots pine were replaced by Corsican pine, larch, and spruce to create a production forest and hunting area. West-Beersgat is a large forest of over 68 hectares in Wuustwezel, which we traverse entirely via a "Dream Link."

Between 1895 and 2010, more than 2,000 missionary sisters were trained here to be sent out to missions worldwide. It marks the beginning of a beautiful semi-paved path to and through West-Beersgat, once known as the forest of the Antwerp Public Centre for Social Welfare (OCMW). In the second half of the nineteenth century, the heathland on the poor sandy soils had to make way for coniferous forests. After the Second World War, several stands of Scots pine were replaced by Corsican pine, larch, and spruce to create a production forest and hunting area. West-Beersgat is a large forest of over 68 hectares in Wuustwezel, which we traverse entirely via a "Dream Link."

Between 1895 and 2010, more than 2,000 missionary sisters were trained here to be sent out to missions worldwide. It marks the beginning of a beautiful semi-paved path to and through West-Beersgat, once known as the forest of the Antwerp Public Centre for Social Welfare (OCMW). In the second half of the nineteenth century, the heathland on the poor sandy soils had to make way for coniferous forests. After the Second World War, several stands of Scots pine were replaced by Corsican pine, larch, and spruce to create a production forest and hunting area. West-Beersgat is a large forest of more than 68 hectares in Wuustwezel, which we traverse entirely via a "Dream Link."

The old town hall is an architectural relic in the municipality of Wuustwezel. In 1837, another plot had to be sold to pay for the building's completion. The town hall remained in use until 1926, after which Hens Castle was chosen as the new town hall. Source Wikipedia

Top location to cool off.

Good job by the architect...

The rose garden in the municipal park was created after the castle was built at the end of the 19th century. What originally served as a vegetable garden was later transformed into a rose garden with a strict, symmetrical design. Unfortunately, the rose garden has not had an easy time lately: the box tree moth had caused considerable damage, the rose collection was deteriorating and the flowerbeds were becoming less visible. The board decided to restore the rose garden to its former glory and to redesign it according to the historical plan, but with a modern twist. The original design was retained. The box hedges were replaced by Japanese holly, new, disease-resistant roses were chosen and new rose arches were made and installed based on old photographs. Part of the rose garden has been transformed into a colourful and bee-friendly flower meadow under extensive management. This is appreciated by both bees and visitors. Works have been carried out around the rose garden that have a direct impact on its appearance. For example, the avenue trees in front of the rose garden have been replaced, the deer meadow has been renovated, a fence has been placed around the garden and the main entrance has been restored.