GREATER Anglia is encouraging people to get out and explore Essex by train this month with a range of discounts.
To make it easier and even more convenient to travel by train, Greater Anglia has several great value fares available such as discounted Advance tickets, Ranger tickets, GroupSave, Duo, and the Family & Friends Railcard.
You can save a small fortune on parking when you travel by train and avoid queues of traffic in the county’s tourist hot spots.
Here are some of the events happening in Essex in July that are accessible by train:
Tiny Tales
On 8 July, head to Chelmsford Theatre for a delightful storytelling session specially designed for toddlers. Tiny Tales offers young children the chance to immerse themselves in the magic of stories, as well as a joyful, enriching experience that will leave kids giggling and eager for more stories. The session will be centred around animals and nature. This event is ideal for children aged 2 to 5, but they must always be accompanied by an adult. Ticket costs £5.00. More information at: https://www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk/event/tiny-tales.
Tendring Show
On Saturday 12 July, from 08:00 until 18:00, take a free shuttle bus from Manningtree station to reach Lawford House Park to enjoy this family event that brings together rural and urban communities in the Essex region. The event offers challenging and informative displays, an open-air shopping experience with over 200 stalls, as well as a wide range of exhibitions. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Tickets can be purchased online or on the day and are priced from £20.00 for adults and £4 for children. More information at: https://www.tendringshow.co.uk/.
The Kite Festival
Come along the Eastern Esplanade beaches in Southend and spend the day flying kites on 19 July. Take the bus number 9 from the station to the Castle and explore the first edition of the Kite festival, with a wonderful and wide selection of restaurants, Cafes, Hotels, and bars. Visitors will be joined by the Essex Police, Southend Beachcare, and Surfers Against Sewage, who will promote the safety of the city’s coast. This event starts at 11:00 and finishes at 17:00. Weather permitting, kite surfers will also be giving visitors a small lesson on the beach. Entry is free for everyone. More information at: https://www.projectsouthchurch.org.uk/.
Greater Anglia’s Commercial and Customer Services Director, Martin Moran, said:
“Travelling by train is cheaper than you think, and with our price promise and no booking fees, you are guaranteed to get the lowest price when you book through our website.
“Our region has so much to offer, and whether it’s a trip to the city or coast, shopping or sightseeing, we are giving people more money to spend on having a great time by helping them save money on their train fare.”
Plusbus adds unlimited bus rides in the area to your rail ticket and can be included at Southend.
Greater Anglia also offers a range of Advance fares that offer customers savings of between 60 and 70% on the standard walk-up prices, plus 2FOR1 on entry to many top attractions in London and East Anglia.
The train operator also has a range of great value fares which are available all year round, including Duo, for two people travelling together, GroupSave for people travelling in a group of three or more, a special London evening out fare for those staying overnight in the capital and a Club 50 discount for those aged 50 and over.
For the best value fares, passengers should book in advance and the earlier customers book, the more they can save.
For more information on these and other offers visit www.greateranglia.co.uk/offers/
For more information on ticket fares and timetables visit www.greateranglia.co.uk.
