Rumbeke Castle sits in a large wooded park about 2 km south of the Roeselare centre. The castle itself is one of the oldest Renaissance structures in Belgium, with origins in the 14th century and a handsome 16th-century facade. It is privately owned and cannot usually be visited inside, but the surrounding Sterrebos park is public and excellent for walking.
The park is laid out in a star-shaped pattern of avenues radiating from a central point — a design dating from the 18th century. It is large enough to feel genuinely rural, with old beech trees, ponds, and quiet paths. A good option for a morning walk or a run, and a pleasant contrast to the urban square.