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 January which are accessible by train:
Colchester Farmers Market
On 4 January 2025, from 09:30 to 14:00, the Mercury Theatre in Colchester hosts nearly 30 stalls for its Farmers Market. You will find a range of products including Essex honey, spices and gin as well as products from local shops such as Daymens Orchard and Lauriston arm. In between the food stalls, there are also gorgeous handmade craft products. More information at https://www.essextouristguide.co.uk/essex-events-calendar/colchester-farmers-market.
Rapunzel
The Dragon Theatre company is offering family-friendly evenings to remember in Romford. From 23 to 25 January 2025, enjoy a production of Rapunzel completed with songs, audience participation, refreshments, and a chance to meet and greet the characters. Shows start at 19:30 every day with a 14:30 matinee performance on Saturday 25 January only. Standard tickets cost £10.00, while concessionary tickets cost £8.00. More information at https://www.dragontheatrecompany.com/next_production.htm.
Billericay Park Run
Join a park run at Lake Meadows Park, in Billericay, every Saturday at 09:00 this January. The event is organised by ParkRun UK, staffed by volunteers, and is open to all abilities and ages. You will have the opportunity to be timed around the 5k course for free. All runner’s times are recorded and published on the Billericay Park Run website each week so you can find out how you did. Registration online is required. More information at https://www.billericayessex.co.uk/events/billericay-park-run.
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.”
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.
