From Bruges to Greenwich, here are ten beautiful destinations you can sail to for Big Ferry Fortnight

Edited by Lisa Minot

Published: 2:17, 29 Feb 2020
Updated: 7:38, 29 Feb 2020

ALL these amazing views . . . and they are just a sea ride away. As Big Ferry Fortnight kicks off this weekend, we show how easy it is to connect with incredible vistas across the country and Europe.

With a little help from Discover Ferries, here we list our top ten destinations.

1. Bryher, Isles of Scilly

2. Snaefell Summit

3. Carrick-a-Rede

'Fantastic food outlets'

Discover Ferries’ Emma Batchelor says: “As an island nation, you are never too far from your nearest port.
“Ferry travel offers a great start to any holiday for those seeking freedom and adventure, whether that is catching a glimpse of marine wildlife from the deck or exploring the fantastic food outlets and entertainment available on board.”

4. L'Ancresse Common

5. Outer Hebrides

6. Mont Saint-Michel

8. The Needles

You can also go on pleasure cruises around the rocksCredit: Alamy

THIS favourite may be the natural wonder most associated with the Isle of Wight, but there is lots more to do here than simply admire the rocky coastline.

Take the chairlift ride to the beach and admire its full glory before recreating your own version with the coloured sands the island is known for. Then check out the 3D cinema and fairground rides.

You can also go on pleasure cruises around the rocks, the lighthouse and military forts that protected the shores.

Head across with Wightlink, Red Funnel and Hovertravel, which all offer fast and slow services.

9. Bruges

Spring is the ideal time to avoid the tourist crush

BEAUTIFUL Bruges in Belgium is an easy ferry ride from both the north and south of Britain. With its picturesque canals, cobbled streets and ancient squares, the medieval city is one of the best-preserved in Europe.

Spring is the ideal time to avoid the tourist crush. There are multiple ways to get there – P&O Ferries’ Hull to Zeebrugge - linked to Bruges by canal - and Dover to Calais routes; DFDS’ routes from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk plus Newcastle to Amsterdam, and Stena Line from Harwich to Hook of Holland.

10. Greenwich

It takes just 40 minutes to travel from the centre of London to the south of the capital to visit the Greenwich Royal Naval College and Royal ObservatorCredit: Getty Images - Getty

FERRIES do not just ply the waters of the Atlantic, North Sea and English Channel.

The mighty River Thames is also home to a host of ferries that connect the bright lights of London with historic maritime marvels along the river.