Greater Anglia is encouraging people to get out and explore Cambridgeshire by train this month with a range of discounts.
To make it easier and even more convenient to travel by train, Greater Anglia has several great value fares available such as discounted Advance tickets, Ranger tickets, GroupSave, Duo and the Family & Friends Railcard.
You can save a small fortune on parking when you travel by train and avoid queues of traffic in the county’s tourist hot spots.
Here are some of the events happening in Cambridgeshire in December are accessible by train:
Christmas in Cambridge
From 14 November to 5 January 2024, Cambridge hosts a Christmas Market! Head to Parker’s Piece and buy gifts for your friends and family, take in the views from the Ferris Wheel or enjoy the ice rink. The market is open from Monday to Sunday, and the entry is free. You could book a visit at the Christmas Tree maze for £5.00 a ticket. The lodge is also available for £80 and includes your choice of beers, ciders, mulled wines or a bottle of prosecco. More information at www.christmasincambridge.co.uk.
A Christmas Carol by Chapterhouse Theatre
Join family and friends and be swept back nearly two centuries to the world of Scrooge’s London! On 16 and 17 December 2024, Peterborough Cathedral presents a production of the well-known story ‘A Christmas Carol’. Ticket are prices between £15.00 and £20.00 for adults, and from £10.00 to £15.00 for children. With dazzling musical sequences, and the atmosphere of the cathedral, you do not want to miss it. More information at https://www.peterboroughcathedral.org.uk/143/section.aspx/142/a_christmas_carol_24
Cambridge Botanic Garden Lights
From 29 November until 21 December, enjoy the Christmas lights at the Cambridge Botanic Garden. Enjoy the spectacular displays and artistic installations that will highlight some of the garden’s beloved features every weekend from 17:00 until 21.30. Tickets are priced between 13.00 and £20.00. Remember the installations are all outdoor, so dress for the weather. More information at https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/cambridge-botanic-lights/
Greater Anglia’s Commercial and Customer Services Director, Martin Moran, said:
“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.”
Greater Anglia also offers a range of Advance fares that offer customers savings of between 60 and 70% on the standard walk-up prices, plus 2FOR1 on entry to many top attractions in London and East Anglia.
The train operator also has a range of great value fares which are available all year round, including Duo, for two people travelling together, GroupSave for people travelling in a group of three or more, a special London evening out fare for those staying overnight in the capital and a Club 50 discount for those aged 50 and over.
For the best value fares, passengers should book in advance and the earlier customers book, the more they can save.
For more information on these and other offers visit www.greateranglia.co.uk/offers/
For more information on ticket fares and timetables visit www.greateranglia.co.uk.
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