Press Release 5 November 2013

The days are getting shorter. It is time to enjoy long evenings by the fire, walks, nose to the wind, and shopping outings for the end of year celebrations. To best appreciate the charms of winter, discover the warm atmosphere of the South of England.

A stay in England, in the fall or at Christmas is quickly organized and the trip across the Channel is really affordable. Thanks to the DFDS Seaways ferry , you leave from Dunkirk or Calais to Dover, with a car and 9 people, from 29 € for a round trip in one day!

You do not have to go to a big city like London, the South of England has some pretty little towns. You will certainly find a welcoming accommodation, where you can spend the evening by the fire. For a day, you will wander in nature or stroll pleasantly in the shops. You will taste the best of English products in an old pub or in a restaurant in the countryside.

Canterbury, the heart of Kent

The historic town of Canterbury is less than an hour's drive from DFDS Seaways Pier in Dover. It is a major tourist attraction, especially at the end of the year. On December 6, St. Nicholas Parade will be on the streets. At the Christmas Fair you can buy typical Kent products and handicrafts. The musical performances and theater will offer Christmas animations. The streets and shops will be adorned with the most beautiful decorations. The Christmas Shopping in Canterbury is a great time, as the pedestrian streets offer the opportunity to enjoy hundreds of shops and a surprising choice. Where to stay in Canterbury? You can stay in the two-star hotel The House of Agnes , a centuries-old establishment that takes its name from Charles Dickens' new "David Copperfield". In the surrounding countryside, dozens of comfortable accommodation options are also available: in cottages with an indoor fireplace or in a pleasant bed and breakfast around Chatham and Godmersham .

Ashford, with timeless beauty!

Ashford is a great base for exploring Kent's romantic landscape, quaint towns and historic properties. The calendar of events taking place near Christmas and New Year is full. The Christmas Craft & Gift Fair , which has been in existence for thirty years, will open on November 14th. You will be able to buy original gifts, to put under the tree. Of Christmas concerts and street entertainment will be organized to soak passers of this magnificent atmosphere. For the happiness of the children, during the weekends, Santa Claus will take the line of the Kent & East Sussex Railway . The winter walks around Ashford, in the vicinity of the medieval city of Wye for example, are fantastic. The region of Ashford, as also offers a multitude of housing. From high-class spa hotels to comfortable bed and breakfasts, mansions and farmhouses, you'll find everything around Ashford, the city of timeless beauty.

Hastings and Rye

shopping city even more pleasant. Shopping at the Rye Pottery and the Priory Meadow Shopping Center, for example, is a fantastic experience. The search for a good home does not last long. Rye, the best preserved medieval city in England, has charming little hotels, close to quality restaurants. Hastings has a wide range of accommodation. And even if you want a room with sea view, you will get it without difficulty.

INFO about housing, curiosities and activities at Christmas and at the end of the year: www.visit1066country.com and www.visitkent.co.uk

__Rates DFDS Seaways from Calais / Dunkirk to Dover, valid for travel up to and including 19/12/2013: __

• round trip ticket 1 day: car and up to 9 persons: from 29 € (code E24SB) • one-way ticket -return 2 days: car and up to 9 people: from 45 € (code E48SB) • return ticket 4 days: car and up to 9 people: from 55 € (code E96SB)

INFO: tel. 02/514 17 74 * (B)

• 5 € surcharge for telephone bookings.