Ferry Crossing UK to France 🇬🇧🇫🇷 10 Week Motorhome Roadtrip Pt 1

We’re travelling to France in our motorhome and taking the DFDS Newhaven to Dieppe Ferry crossing.
This is the start of our 10 week motorhome Roadtrip to France and Spain, we will land in Dieppe and need to find an Aire to stay for the night...but is it as easy as it sounds?!!
This vanlife video will show you where to park up the night before your ferry in Newhaven and where we parked in an Aire overnight on arrival in Dieppe.
We also show you around the DFDS Ferry, The Seven Sisters, which was a four hour crossing from the UK to France.
We’re on our Europe 2024 adventure and will be travelling throughout Europe and the UK this year in our motorhome. Our current journey is through France to Spain.
We’re a full loving retired couple who enjoy looking for funny and quirky adventures in our motorhome.
Our ferry crossing from Newhaven to Dieppe is with DFDS:
www.dfds.com/en-gb/passenger-...
‪@DFDSSeawaysUK‬
What 3 Words for our Aire: spoons//caramel//roped
#vanlife #motorhome #motorhomeeurope #motorhomefrance #motorhomeadventures #motorhomeeurope2024 #anewlifeinthevan #funnycouple #motorhomespain
We are also on Facebook: A New Life in the Van

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Don't forget to let us know your favourite locations in France 🇫🇷 ❤

[@garychabot4069]

Long time since I’ve seen you on KZbin, hope you two are well. I enjoy your videos.

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi Gary, just saw your other comment... we're doing well and are delighted you enjoy the videos...new update out on Saturday ❤️

[@garybagley2674]

Beautiful scenery around Seaford and Newhaven ❤❤ but the wind and rain sounded hurrendous😮, definitely wouldn't have come a knocking.😂😂😂😂😂. Great Vlog, can't wait for the rest of this series. ❤❤

[@anewlifeinthevan]

It's a beautiful seaside town, be really nice in the summer 🌞❤️

[@howardeastman311]

Great vlog, cannot wait to binge watch then all. 😊

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi Howard, thank you so much 😊 We hope you enjoy them all, all the best Julia and Gary 🥰

[@user-xr9hj1lj8m]

we used Newhaven a lot of times,, since 2015 easy crossing

[@anewlifeinthevan]

It's brilliant, my dad suggested it and we'll definitely use it again 🤩

[@claire-janehawkins5883]

Just came across your channel and think you two are great, we are doing the Newhaven dieppe crossing in June, can't wait, loved your video, can't wait to watch some more x

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Ah thanks very much 😊 what a lovely comment 🤩 it's a fantastic crossing, hope you enjoy catching up on our vlogs, lots of love Julia and Gary ❤️

[@paulwilliams61]

This is our first time watching you both and you have had us in stitches. Looking forward to the next one ❤

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi Paul, so glad you found us and enjoyed it, loads of vlogs to discover if you enjoy our humour 🤩 all the best Julia and Gary ❤️

[@paulwilliams61]

Thanks Julie & Gary will check them out. Looking forward to your Europe vlogs. Mike & Paul Liverpool ❤️

[@anewlifeinthevan]

@paulwilliams61 fantastic 😍 thanks guys 💕

[@narrowboatpuravida]

Excited you're abroad again 😁 We've done that newhaven ferry a few times and only problem we've had is 3 hours to go through customs coming back at midnight. You did make me laugh thinking that toilet dump was your campsite 😂 hopefully you've got the symbols figured out now 🤣 Great video 😁👍❤️

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi both, what a nightmare for you guys having 3 hours coming through customs!! That would be rubbish...be like staying in a dump area overnight 🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your wonderful support 🥰 we really appreciate it ❣️

[@user-le8kh8zv8o]

Just watched you and found you hysterical. So bubbly 😂

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Ah thanks very much 🤩 Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@claire-janehawkins5883]

Love this video, ive watched it 3 times 😂 we are doing this crossing in June, was looking for a park up in Newhaven so thank you x

[@anewlifeinthevan]

3 times 😂😂 love it 😂❤️ So glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. We love this crossing and will definitely do it again 💕

[@claire-janehawkins5883]

@@anewlifeinthevan think you two are brilliant, you always make me smile, informative and very funny. Look forward to seeing more videos, safe travels and enjoy x

[@anewlifeinthevan]

@@claire-janehawkins5883 ah thanks so much ❤️

[@Bartonsrving]

Gary burst in like Starsky and Hutch😂. Nice looking ferry terminal and ferry never seen one with stores, restaurants and bars. Thank you for sharing. Have a good day.

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi guys, hope your'e doing well 🤩Glad you enjoyed it, we did have such a laugh at Gary's over-reaction...and then mine 🤣 Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment, all the best Julia and Gary 🥰

[@SafandAndys-MH-Adventures]

Great vlog. Interested to see the aires as we will be winging it too when we venture that way. ❤

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Thanks Saffron, it was so quiet last night, even though there was quite a lot of motorhomes there!! Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Oh and we've popped the What 3 Words in the description if you want it 💕

[@valeriesawczyn7370]

We are gonna try this crossing next time. It looks great. Safe trip guys. Xx

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Thank you 🤩 honestly it was fantastic, so easy and really lovely staff ❤️

[@philipallen-729]

How bloody premature this one is! She is so jolly and what a nice couple they are.

[@anewlifeinthevan]

😂😂 ah thank you so much 😊 glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@susanquigley8383]

Sorry Julia and Gary, don’t think I can watch any more of your travels , makes me so envious 😂😂 Looks amazing, what an adventure. Hope you manage to get to Strasbourg , gorgeous little place . ❤

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi Sue 🤗 we will probably go there later in the year, we'll head to Spain first then back to UK for a quick stint and back here...but we will try and get there, thanks for the recommendation, hope you're both well, lots of love 💕

[@dawnvallance861]

Just found your channel love it !!! ... Great vlog guys looking forward to you adventures in Europe xx

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi Dawn, thank you ❤️ So glad you found us, great to have you onboard, all the best Julia and Gary 💕

[@daviscrt]

Great episode. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Thanks Don

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi Don, glad you guys enjoyed it. We're loving France, we'll look to upload a regular Saturday evening vlog. All the best to you both 🤗

[@redsgotravels]

Fabulous!! Only been back 5 minutes and already in mourning 😂 We shall live vicariously through you two until it’s our turn again. Misheard you and thought you were looking forward to dogging… apparently it was docking you were anticipating 😂😂😂 (would have given next vlog an interesting twist though!) Lots of love to you both xxx

[@anewlifeinthevan]

😂😂😂 I reckon people would need therapy if they saw us doggin 😂😂 so glad you guys enjoyed it, we're so excited to be back on the road again, we loved your vlogs and got tons of information from them!! Hope the weather not too bad back home, lots of love to you both ❤️💕

[@fourwetour6839]

Hi, I’ve traveled newhaven to dieppe many times. It does get very busy at times but is still our favourite crossing. There are so many beautiful places in France but I would recommend Carcassonne. Made me jealous watching it, can’t wait to go back. BAZ

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Oh thanks very much for the recommendation, we agree it's a brilliant crossing and great value! Hope you get across soon 😍

[@melaniehardy-lq2lj]

Love watching and listening to you both. Thought the prices for the wine and food were really good! Have had to do a bit of catching up so onto the next one now 😘 xx

[@anewlifeinthevan]

It was such a great crossing, we definitely think we will use this quite often, it's only 4 hours and so relaxing 😌 Hope you enjoy the next one, love to you both ❤️💕

[@joergmeyer4145]

Isn't that a great feeling g to drive on the right (left) side of the road again? Is the bumper still holding up? You guys R O C K !!!!!

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hey Joerg ❤️ He's loving being back on the other side of the road 😂 as for the bumper, it's rock solid, you're a maestro! Lots of love to you both ❤️

[@BonjourMotorhome]

Hi Julia and Gary, Great blog as always! We are in the process of planning our first trip to France in the motorhome and so your series is going to be really helpful for us, especially as we have yet to choose which way to cross the channel but, we have the added difficulty of taking the dog, Keeva the Pickle. You ask, what is our favourite place in France? To be honest, it’s the whole of France! Can’t wait to see your shopping trip and price comparison, although the price of a bottle of wine seemed very appealing. Don’t forget to check out the chocolate, When we go to France, we love to peruse the sweetie and chocolate aisle as there is always some amazingly tasty things to eat there. Many thanks and looking forward to the next one, Zoe, Malish and Keeva the Pickle.

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi guys, thanks so much, we're glad you enjoyed it ❤️ our ferry crossing was perfect for us but it would mean leaving Keeva in the van, although you are allowed to check up on dogs. We'll definitely see if there is a good chocolatier to show you guys! Thanks for the lovely comment, lots of love to you both Julia and Gary ❤️

[@HighlightsofourTwilights]

Surely with our name drop on the video,. we're entitled to royalties? 😂😂

[@anewlifeinthevan]

😂😂 now that would be getting blood out of a stone...even we don't any 😂 ❤️

[@petathurston3340]

Have a great time. We have only done one trip abroad in our self converted VW went to Spain last year, did the 2 nighter to Santander. The food there was very good value and fabulous quality. I wondered do the supermarkets near the ports ramp the prices up as they know folk will be coming in to stock up? Be interested to hear if it’s pricey all over.

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi Peta, thank you so much ❤️ I've done the Santander crossing a few times in a car and it has a lovely restaurant 😋 I reckon you might be right about the prices being higher, I will do a shopping video a bit further south and compare 💕

[@user-xr9hj1lj8m]

we never had to empty our fridge in motorhome

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi Alan, we always make sure we don't have meat or dairy going through, but it's also really nice to shop when you get to another country. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. All the best Julia and Gary 🥰

[@MegaPaintpot]

How much for 1 and 2weekholiday deals

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi, to be honest I don't know, but if you contact DFDS I'm sure they will quote you, good luck ❤️

[@raymonddickson8937]

Tip Stay away from Portsmouth - Caen to many immigrants there now 14000 in a camp breaking into cars and motorhomes in broad daylight to try and get to UK

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Oh my god that's a nightmare 😱 thanks for the heads up. We really like Newhaven to Dieppe and it felt easy. Cheers for the comment 🥰

[@powderpuff1964]

are you going down to Spain

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Hi, yes we are heading there 🤩

[@powderpuff1964]

@@anewlifeinthevan thank you for the tip on the ferry 20% off. Oh dear I’ve just given away my age oh well are you going down the West Coast or I came through the middle of France the west coast is really nice. I meant to pop over to I’ll de ray I know that’s not how you pronounce it or spell it is La Rochelle there is an island there it is very pretty worth a visit. Have a lovely journey. I am down in France in May hopefully

[@anewlifeinthevan]

@powderpuff1964 mums the word on your age 😂😂 so we think we're heading straight down to the south of France but will come back on the West Coast so your tip might be very useful...thank you, having a great time so far, not long till your trip now 🤩

[@powderpuff1964]

@@anewlifeinthevan camp raco in Benidorm

[@jacqui25]

Hi Guys just found your channel. Travelling across America with you at the mo. Looking forward to your Europe adventure. Lovely couple and so funny thanks for taking us along.