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Your Essential Travel Guide To England

Discover Things To Do In England

From Celtic roots to Norman invasions, and an empire that spanned the world, England has a great deal of history crammed into its modest borders. The culture has absorbed many customs and cuisines over the centuries, but it still has a character all of its own.

England is famed for its climate, but not necessarily for good reasons! Rain is a common feature, but the country also enjoys warm summers and relatively mild winters, with some fantastic seaside towns and resorts for enjoying the sun. Just remember that it’s very changeable, so dress for all weathers.

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Why visit England?

England offers the perfect holiday destination from mainland Europe, with history, culture and lots of fun attractions just a short ferry crossing away.

Whether from Calais, Dunkirk or Amsterdam, you can be sure of enjoying a fantastic holiday that starts as soon as you board your DFDS ferry.

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Newcastle

The northern city of Newcastle is a hub of culture, with exciting events, stunning riverside bars and an array of museums and galleries.

York

York is one of the UK’s most historic cities, and has been at the heart of many major events during its 2,000 year history.

Lindisfarne

This tiny island lies off the northeast coast of England and is home to just 160 people, but attracts many thousands of visitors every year.

Suffolk

As the nearest coast to London, the Suffolk Coast is an area of outstanding natural beauty, famed for its food and produce, it is a popular destination for holidaymakers.

Brighton

Brighton is the quintessential English seaside town, located about an hour south of London.

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North York Moors National Park

Stunning scenery and amazing history come together in the North York Moors National Park, the perfect destination for an unforgettable break.

The Lake District

Known affectionately as ‘The Lakes’ or ‘Lakeland’, Cumbria’s Lake District is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK.

Northumberland Coast

Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the 100-mile long Northumberland Coast provides an unforgettable experience.

Jurassic Coast

The Jurassic Coast stretches along 95 miles of coastline from Exmouth in East Devon to Old Harry Rocks in Studland Bay in Dorset.

New Forest

Granted National Park status in 2005, the New Forest covers approximately 220 square miles of Hampshire and southern Wiltshire.

Our Routes to the UK

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Amsterdam-Newcastle Ferry Crossings

Discover more Scotland for less in 2025. Book your IJmuiden - Newcastle crossing before 4 March and get 20% off!

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€112

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Dunkirk-Dover Ferry Crossings

Sail across the English Channel with ease on a short crossing between Dunkirk and Dover.

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€112

per car + up to 4 people, one way*

Calais-Dover Ferry Crossings

Our Calais to Dover route is the shortest crossing we provide and is the perfect way to cross the Channel to the UK.

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Dieppe-Newhaven Ferry Crossings

Crossing the Channel from Dieppe to Newhaven provides you with the ideal gateway to the UK.

Sports and Events

Sports fans! Check out our travel guides of England’s top stadiums and arenas.

From Football to Rugby, F1 to the Tour de Yorkshire, England hosts a huge range of sport and events throughout the year.

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Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator

We did it! After being crowned ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2024’ at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, we are delighted to announce we have retained our title as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator.

We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2024.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.

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