Tunnel or Ferry

Which is your prefered way of escaping Blighty to France?

The last four crossings we have used the tunnel, more expensive but by heck Lynda does finding it re-assuring that regardless of the weather the train only goes up and down once

we only use the ferry either from dover/dunkirk or calais then drive because it is cheaper unless you collect tesco points etc, which I know some do on here.

Just booked my crossing for September £164 return (£54 tesco vouchers) so in effect it cost me now't just the shopping at Tesco's which is a wee more expensive than our local Morrisons/Asda, but hey ho it still feels like your getting the crossing for free.

We do prefer the train to the ferry as it is so much easier and quicker, and for those with pets it's a blessing.

wat date u shipping out bob

ferry all ways dfds around 35 out 45back plus dog 30  tunnel to expensive tesco piont we save for when its double points time

P&O Dover/Calais £181 at the times we want too cross
DFDS Dover/Dunquerke £113--------ditto---------------- could get it for £79 if I want to go at 04.00hrs, well there's only burglars out at that time of day, I will be 

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wat date u shipping out bob

Not shipping out, going on a puffa train. 

ok then wen u puffin out

Sept 1st

we are going on 27th sept for 3 weeks

So you can buy me a pint in Calais on the 27th as we will be around there at that time for return crossing on the 29th  

meet u in iper we have friends there who have a restaurant

Can do that, we can talk at Tabley and make arrangements. 

cool

whistlinggypsy wrote:

So you can buy me a pint in Calais on the 27th as we will be around there at that time for return crossing on the 29th  

 So will we but he he we are off for eight months minimum   

might see you  there as we also are due back on ferry the 30th!!!

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might see you  there as we also are due back on ferry the 30th!!! 

Great Mark n Julie, how about a mini meet with Hugh and Barbara in Ypres a couple days before for a nice meal and a couple of sherbets. 

sounds good, we will try & get it sorted out nearer the time!.

I will have a chat with Hugh (shuggy68) and get some details of their friends restaurant and some where to park for the night them get in touch.

This is where we park overnight last time in Ypres but only between 17.00 and 09.00


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that's our friends place in on the corner the building on the right where the side street is

How did I know that 

shuggy68 wrote:

that's our friends place in on the corner the building on the right where the side street is

 nice one Hugh:cheers:

that looks a spot on place to stop couldn't be any closer!

Then we could go too Poperinghe to the biggest m/h dealer Decuyper, in the area and have a look around 

whistlinggypsy wrote:

How did I know that 

 how did u know bob

been there for a coffee, 

Hope you all have a great night when you meet up but be aware the new mayor doesn't allow overnighting anywhere. We went this year but got moved on by a lovely young policeman (you can tell I fancied him) who told us we were only allowed in the campsite.

we had no problem wen we parked there we go to iper about 3-4 times a year

Thanks for the heads up Jan, I suppose we need to meet up somewhere else, probably the campsite like you suggest.

theres a campsite in iper nice one hard standing for mh 10 mins walk from centre of iper.

Make sure you book the aire on the campsite it was fully booked when we were there. Lots of spaces though and you can book online so I've been told.

jeugdstadion iper 10 min from centre

that's the one nice clean site

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I was just looking at it on google, not far from the centre.
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It looked nice we were disappointed we couldnt get in but will try next year.

Why could you not get in Jan, was it closed or have you to reserve a place ?

Fully booked and we hadnt. Its a very popular aire.

Thanks Jan, that means we MUST reserve our pitches if we intend meeting there for a night or two.

p.s. Just bookmarked the address on my phone for future reference

don't worry bob ill teach u

We stayed at the campsite in Ypres at Easter. Book online before you go 12 euros a night all in the camper places.However we went back on our return home we never booked and it was full so we had to go into the  campsite part which is marginally more expensive (cheaper if there is only one of you).

Great site 5 mins cycle from Menin Gate and an easy 15 mins walk for me. (5 for Kevin long legs).

We will certainly go again. The camperstop is open all year but the  campsite is seasonal. You can book in via machine when you arrive If reception isn't open but you will  need to pay by card that way.

As I say can't recommend this site enough. Also picked up wifi occasionally from reception in the van.

Sonja

Thanks for the very useful information Sonja.  

Cheers Sonja, you can also reserve a pitch online up to 2 months in advance.

Morning guys. At 2000 every nite the menin gate do the last post stunning lump to ur throat time i like the belgians i think iper is a cracking wee toon

Are you blowing your own bugle 

Why do I have a feeling that my post got Hyjacked   

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Which is your prefered way of escaping Blighty to France?

The last four crossings we have used the tunnel, more expensive but by heck Lynda does finding it re-assuring that regardless of the weather the train only goes up and down once

Quite right Alan, and I am as much to blame as anyone else, my apologies so now please back on topic.

Omg sorry for breathing mmmmmmm unreal

whistlinggypsy wrote:

Thanks Jan, that means we MUST reserve our pitches if we intend meeting there for a night or two.

p.s. Just bookmarked the address on my phone for future reference

 I've done the same Bob..       Jan ...

" Tunnel or Ferry "

 
Whichever is the cheapest !  

Last 2 trips have been courtesy of Tesco on the Tunnel train, which cost £30 (for the dog).
On the ferry normally pay around £105 return including the £30 for the dog. Like Bob, we don't go in the middle of the night, normally about 9 or 10 in the morning and the return trip 9 or 10 at night but we are flexible about the day and hour so we can usually pick a good time and price....