Train operator Greater Anglia is offering suggestions of places in Suffolk where people can get out and explore by train this month and take advantage of a range of travel discounts.

Some of the events happening in Suffolk in May that are easily reached by train include:

Walk ‘n’ Water, Sudbury & Great Cornard Riverside

Next Sunday, 12 May at Sudbury, walkers can take part in the Suffolk Walking Festival.

They will first join the River Stour Trust for a short boat ride to Great Cornard then walk back to Sudbury along the Gainsborough Trail.

Full information and booking details are on the Suffolk Walking Festival website at https://suffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk.

Beccles Food and Drink Festival

The Beccles Food and Drink Festival on Saturday, 25 May promises plenty of artisan East Anglian food and drink stalls, world street food, cookery theatre, music, and children’s entertainment.

The Festival is free to attend, and as well as the region’s top food & drink providers, a Local Flavours mobile cookery theatre will provide an outlet where budding chefs and bakers can demonstrate their skills.

Further information about all the day’s events is on the Beccles Food and Drink Festival website at https://becclesfoodfestival.co.uk.

Beach Street Beer Festival

At Felixstowe on Friday, 24 and Saturday 25 May, the Hopster’s beer festival will be held in Micklegate Street.

Besides the obligatory craft beer and offerings from guest breweries, there will be street food and live DJs. Children and dogs are welcome and the pier and sea front are close at hand for everyone to enjoy.

Suffolk Show

With a history dating back almost 200 years,, the Suffolk Agricultural Association will hold the Suffolk Show in Trinity Park in Ipswich on Wednesday, 29 and Thursday, 30 May.

Celebrating Suffolk’s rich heritage, culture, and industry, the show provides a memorable experience demonstrating the best of Suffolk’s agriculture, food, and crafts.

The Suffolk Show website at https://suffolkshow.co.uk/suffolk-show/ has full information about the activities.

With all the month’s events easily reached by train, Greater Anglia has several great value fares on offer, including discounted Advance tickets, Ranger tickets, and the Family & Friends Railcard.

The events are expected to be very busy and car parking will be difficult, so to save money and avoid queues of traffic as most stations have car parks.

Information on all these offers is at www.greateranglia.co.uk/offers/, and fares and timetable information is at www.greateranglia.co.uk.

Greater Anglia has also issued suggestions for days out in Essex and Hertfordshire.

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