Published on: Monday, 1 June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Abellio Greater Anglia and tourismorganisation, Visit East Anglia, have launched a new campaign to boost theregion’s economy by attracting more tourists and daytrippers.
Aiming to reach in excess of 350,000 potentialvisitors, the partnership has produced four dedicated brochures, one each forNorfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire, which are free and available fromrail stations or online at www.abelliogreateranglia.co.uk/daysout,which aim to attract families and holidaymakers looking for fun-filled days outand breaks.
The brochures contain a guide to the bestdestinations in each county for shopping, culture and heritage, restaurants,museums, zoos and attractions and the great outdoors. It also highlightsthe very best 2FOR1 offers valid in shops, restaurants, hotels, accommodationand attractions, which can only be used in conjunction with a valid trainticket.
The brochures direct holidaymakers to theAbellio Greater Anglia website, where they can download more than 100 savingsvouchers.
The four brochures are titled ‘Discover NorfolkBy Train’, ‘Discover Suffolk By Train’, ‘Discover Essex By Train’ and ‘DiscoverCambridge and Beyond By Train’. Each one highlights the days out and shortbreak opportunities in the county and contains a voucher booklet which can beused in conjunction with a valid train ticket. Vouchers can also be downloadedonline from www.abelliogreateranglia.co.uk/daysout.
Abellio Greater Anglia’s CommercialDirector, Andrew Camp, said, “East Anglia is a fantastic place for a shortbreak or holiday, whether you’re in search of a quiet get-away-from-it-allescape, a walking or cycling holiday, or a bustling city break brimming with culture,heritage and shopping. The fast, easy links by rail mean your break is trulyrelaxing from the moment you leave home and with the great range of moneysaving offers and Advance fares from Abellio Greater Anglia, visitors can enjoya Summer break for less.”
Further savings can be made with the ‘Friendsand Family’ Railcard, Abellio Greater Anglia’s new ‘Two Together’ Railcard orby purchasing Advance fares and GroupSave tickets (based on off-peak returntickets where three or four people travel for the price of two and accompaniedchildren travel for just £1), which can be booked via the website at www.abelliogreateranglia.co.uk.Terms and conditions apply.
More details about what East Anglia has tooffer can be found at www.visiteastanglia.net