Autumn in Cambridge
Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Visit Cambridge
As the leaves take their golden turn and the morning air grows crisp, Cambridge adopts its magical autumn glow. Cambridge’s whimsical autumn beauty drives away the summer crowds and welcomes seasonal explorers. With fewer crowds and cooler temperatures, this is undoubtedly the best time to explore the city’s streets and riverside. Suitable for students, visitors, and locals alike, autumn provides a unique perspective on Cambridge’s beauty.
Family’s day out in Cambridge
Ultimate Family Day Out in Cambridge: Top Activities for Kids & Parents Alike Planning a family day out in Cambridge this summer? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re local or visiting for the day, Cambridge is packed with activities for all ages. From peaceful punting and playful parks, to exciting escape rooms and ice […]
Valentine’s Day in Cambridge
Things To Do This Valentine’s Day in Cambridge Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and what better way to spend it than exploring Cambridge with your other half? With gorgeous sights to see and delicious restaurants to visit, here are some of the places we recommend to spend this special day. 1. Flowers and […]
Photography in Cambridge: Best Locations
Most cities have an iconic shot which makes them instantly recognisable. For Cambridge, Kings College Chapel is the image that makes our city recognisable all around the world. Such a famous, iconic, beautiful sight for our city and what a joy is it to photograph.
However, there are plenty of other incredible photo opportunities not to be missed. To help you take the best shots of our lovely city, we’ve highlighted some of our favourite spots to photograph in Cambridge. Most of these places are free to visit, so take as many photos as you want and visit them more than once. We would love to see your photos, please tag us when posting on your social media!
The Punting Olympics
To coincide with the Paris 2024 Olympics we thought it would be a good idea to collaborate with Traditional Punting Company to do our very own Olympics and introduce a new sport into the mix, Punting. Cambridge has had a longstanding connection to sport throughout history, most famously the annual Oxford and Cambridge boat race […]
Cambridge Escape Games
Whether you’re here for the weekend or are just visiting Cambridge for a day and want a fun way to explore the city’s sights; City Escape Games has you covered. City Escape Games provide “self-guided city adventures” in cities across the UK. They are a cross between an escape room adventure and a scavenger […]
Family Friendly Easter Activites in Cambridgeshire
Today marks the start of the 2023 Easter Holidays; two weeks of fun activities are in store for both kids and parents alike. We are very lucky that we have an abundance of Easter activities in Cambridgeshire to keep you entertained. Below we have curated a list of some of the best things to do […]
Cambridge Bonfire night 2022
As Halloween ends with a succesful ghost hunt and punt around the city of Cambridge and the clocks go back an hour, it’s time to sit back and enjoy the bonfire. Every year on November 5th, Guy Fawkes night returns to the English calendar, inviting spectators to let off bonfires and fireworks all throughout the […]
Cambridge Punting in the Rain
As the summer season is coming to an end, we are getting an increased number of phone calls asking whether we go punting in the rain. The short answer is yes. England is renowned for its inclement weather, usually very rainy. Although this past summer we have seen temperatures sore into the late 30’s […]
Locating Let’s Go Punting’s Departure Point
Locating punting in Cambridge can always be confusing. As our landing stage and departure point is on the corner of Jesus Green, it can sometimes be difficult for our customers, especially those of you who don’t live in Cambridge to find us. At Lets Go Punting we’ve put together a guide to locate our departure […]