Essex is abound with fun for all ages from young to old, with rail operator, Greater Anglia encouraging people to get out and about and explore this wonderful county by train this March.

As the Easter holidays are just around the corner, it is the perfect time to take advantage of the rail operators’ great value fares such as:

• Advance tickets, some of which offer savings of up to 60% and 70% off of standard walk-up prices, plus 2FOR1 on a selection of top attractions in East Anglia and London
• Ranger tickets
• Family & Friends Railcard.

Greater Anglia also offers other value fares all year round, including:

• GroupSave for those travelling in a group of three or more
• Special London evening out fares for those stopping over in the capital
• Club 50 discount for those aged over 50

To achieve the very best value from fares, customers should book ahead, the earlier the better as more money can be saved.

Below are some great events which are accessible by train taking place in Essex this March:

Mother’s Day Steam at the East Anglian Railway Museum at Chappel & Wakes Colne

• Sunday the 10th of March
• Unlimited train rides
• Access to the museum and its exhibits, including its train-themed playground
• Unlimited miniature railway rides
• Platform 2 Cafe will be open throughout the event offering an array of hot and cold drinks and snacks
• The museum’s miniature pub will also be open for the event with a selection of beers, ciders, wines and soft drinks available
• The Braintree & Halstead Model Railway Club’s club rooms will be open with exciting model railway layouts
• Free vintage bus rides

The museum can be easily reached by train as it is located opposite Chappel & Wakes Colne station.

Easter Adventure Quest at Audley End House and Gardens

• Saturday the 23rd of March until Sunday the 14th of April
• Families can hunt for clues within the castle grounds to find the Easter eggs with a chocolate treat as a reward!
• Cost £2 per child on top of entry fee
• Book online to save 15%

Easter Eggstravaganza at Clacton Pier

• Starting Easter Weekend and running for 17 days
• Rides at Clacton Pier will be open
• Giant Easter bunny
• Free Easter Egg hunt
• Free firework display on Easter Sunday

Travelling by train is cheaper than you think, and with our price promise and cheapest fare finder, 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.

Martin Moran, Greater Anglia’s Commercial and Customer Services Director

To find out more about Greater Anglias offers, please click here.

To check out Great Anglia’s fare prices and train times including disruption during March weekends, please click here.