Summer rail campaign aims to boost tourism

Published on: Thursday, 14 July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday, 5 October 2016

AbellioGreater Anglia and tourism organisation, Visit East Anglia, have launched a newcampaign to boost the region’s economy by attracting more tourists and day trippers.

VisitEast Anglia and Abellio Greater Anglia have produced a free brochure promotingNorfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire, which aims to attract families andholidaymakers looking for fun-filled days out and Spring breaks.

Availablefrom rail stations or online at www.abelliogreateranglia.co.uk/daysout,the brochure contains a guide to the best destinations in each county forshopping, culture and heritage, restaurants, museums, attractions and the greatoutdoors. It also highlights the very best 2FOR1 offers valid in shops,restaurants, hotels, accommodation and attractions, which can only be used inconjunction with a valid train ticket.

HelenCutting of Visit East Anglia, said, “East Anglia is a fantastic place for ashort break or holiday, whether you’re in search of a quietget-away-from-it-all escape, a walking or cycling holiday, or a bustling citybreak brimming with culture, heritage and shopping.”

AbellioGreater Anglia’s Commercial Director, Andrew Camp, said, “The fast, easy linksby rail mean your break is truly relaxing from the moment you leave home andwith the great range of money saving offers and Advance fares from AbellioGreater Anglia, visitors can enjoy a summer break for less.”

Furthersavings can be made with the ‘Friends and Family’ Railcard, Abellio GreaterAnglia’s Advance fares and GroupSave tickets, which can be booked via thewebsite at www.abelliogreateranglia.co.uk,and £2 walk up child tickets. Terms and conditions apply.

Moredetails about what East Anglia has to offer can be found at www.visiteastanglia.net