The mellow Gulf Stream gives them a balmy climate, nature blessed them with golden, unspoilt beaches, and the French influence is evidenced by the French street names and patois still spoken in the rural areas.

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If you're planning a trip to Cherbourg from the UK, Poole is an excellent option. The port is easily accessible with a choice of routes into town. Excellent trunk road access allows you to arrive from anywhere in the UK with ease.

Getting There

By road: Poole is linked by the A31 to the M27, and from there to the M3 to London. The A350 runs north to Bristol, and the A35 to Dorchester and Exeter. Once in town, drivers are advised to head into the town centre and then follow signs for the port.