With warmer days on the horizon, travelling on a Greater Anglia is an ideal way to reach many of the events taking place in Hertfordshire this month.

As an added incentive, a range of discounts from the cost of full-price tickets are available, including cheaper tickets when bought in advance, Ranger tickets, and a Family & Friends Railcard.

With most stations having car parking, further savings can be had by parking at the stations instead of searching for a car ark and paying a higher price at the county’s tourist hot spots.

Among the events taking place in Hertfordshire this month that are accessible by train are Arts and Crafts for Adults in Hertford and the Herts Book Festival 2024 at Hertford Castle.

Arts and Crafts for Adults

Arts and Crafts for Adults is being held at Hertford Museum next Friday, 10 May when experienced printmaker Geoff Bennet will be running a Mono Printing workshop.

Geoff will show how simple prints can be made from indented polystyrene sheets, stencils, or found objects.

Full details about the workshop and booking details can be found on The Herford Museum website at https://www.hertfordmuseum.org

Herts Book Festival 2024

Hertford Castle is the imposing venue for the Herts Book Festival 2024.

To be held on Saturday, 18 May, it celebrates all things books with a series of fun, relaxed and family-friendly activities.

There will be a local author showcase featuring over 40 authors, book talks and readings, workshops, storytelling, Baby Rhyme Time with Hertford Library, a Book Exchange where all the leftovers go to local charities, as well as book-related craft events and face painting.

Admission to the festival is free and it is suitable for people of all reading ages and abilities.

Further information and booking details for the free tickets are online at www.hertsbookfestival.org

Greater Anglia tickets bought in advance provide savings of between 60 and 70% on tickets bought at the station on the day of travel. Advance tickets also provide 2FOR1 on entry to many of the top visitor attractions around London and East Anglia.

Other tickets offering great value fares all year round include the Duo ticket for two people travelling together, GroupSave tickets when three or more people travel together, a Club 50 discount for those aged 50 and over, and for those staying overnight in the capital a special London evening out fare.

Details of all special offers can be found at www.greateranglia.co.uk/offers/ and more information on fares and train times are online at www.greateranglia.co.uk.

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.

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