Punts and Solar Power Boats – Green Transport Options in East of England
Setting up a Sustainable Tourism Unit was one of the first sustainable actions in East of England. Now the tourism authority is examining the options of creating truly carbon-neutral holidays.
Based around the ancient kingdom of East Anglia, which was originally made up of Norfolk and Suffolk East of England Tourist Board, comprises Britain’s largest protected wetland, with 43 broads – The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads and other 4 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – Norfolk and Suffolk Coasts, Dedham Vale & Stour Valley and The Chilterns.
“There is plenty to do in the East without having major impact on the environment, says Ingrid Marques, Sustainable Tourism Executive. “Our countryside beauty and all the ‘powerless’ activities available make it possible to have a carbon neutral holiday.“
“This spring, we will encourage visitors to visit the region in a more sustainable way by providing links and promotional offers to visitors arriving by train. Currently, we have a rail inclusive offer in conjunction with National Express East Anglia and First Capital Connect, which promotes rail travel by offering discounted holiday accommodation rates to visitors. Once they’re here, visitors will be encouraged to give the car ‘a break’ and make best use of public transport if adventuring further afield or walk and cycle on the extensive trails most of the times found on the doorstep.â€
“With regards to sustainable destinations in the region I would suggest the Norfolk Broads where visitors can treat themselves to a solar power boat trip on the Barton Broad – Ra. Bewilderwood for the families, for instance, has also proved very popular since it opened nearly two years ago. In fact it is a tree house ‘theme park’ with special consideration for the environment and the local community.â€
Both Norfolk and Suffolk Coast AONB’s provide special places to enjoy a no-impact holiday. Dedham Vale AONB have also carefully designed their business practice around the natural assets.
Cambridge, the academic city may also provide a pleasant sustainable city break with the highlight being its river cruise aboard the famous punts – a square-ended boat that is steered with a pole pushed against the riverbed.
EET is currently calculating the amount of carbon emissions that have been saved by encouraging visitors to use the train as the main transport to enter the region – this will also be used to publish our corporate carbon footprint and our future reduction measures policy.
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