insideKENT Magazine Issue 97 - April 2020 | Page 37

TRAVEL
Embark on a coastal adventure
FABULOUS FERRIES
WE ARE SO LUCKY TO LIVE IN OUR WONDERFUL COUNTY OF KENT WITH ITS BEAUTIFUL KENTISH COASTLINE.
BUT IF YOU FANCY A MINIBREAK A BIT FURTHER AFIELD, THEN WHY NOT HOP ON BOARD ONE OF THE
MANY FERRY OPERATORS WE HAVE ON OUR DOORSTEP IN THE PORT OF DOVER, OR SLIGHTLY FURTHER
AFIELD IN THE PORT OF NEWHAVEN? WITH ROUTES TO CALAIS, DUNKIRK AND DIEPPE IN FRANCE ON
OFFER AND OVER 50 SAILINGS A DAY, YOU ARE SURE TO FIND THE PERFECT BREAK FOR YOU.
Port of Dover Port of Newhaven
As the busiest passenger ferry port in the world, the Port of Dover welcomes 16
million passengers every year. With up to 51 sailings a day, Dover is the nearest
English port to France which is just 21 miles away. Meaning you can reach Calais
in just 90 minutes and Dunkirk in 2 hours. Nestled between Brighton and Eastbourne, Newhaven Ferry Port offers easy
access to Dieppe in France. Multiple daily crossings are available, allowing you
to relax as you travel to Dieppe in just 4 hours, giving you direct access to
Normandy and other beautiful areas in northern France.
As you would expect, the Port itself boasts state-of-the-art facilities including free
wi-fi, cash and currency services, Costa Coffee, Burger King, WH Smiths, massage
chairs, and games rooms. With showers, cafés and lounge areas available at the port, you have everything
at hand to start your journey feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Whichever port you choose to travel from, you will be able to journey in style
with leading ferry operators DFDS or P&O.
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