Family Friendly Easter Activites in Cambridgeshire

White spring blossom framing riverside steps and a red brick college on the River Cam.

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 […]

Come Punting with us in Half Term!

Smiling boy in a life jacket hugging a large toy wolf during a family punting trip in Cambridge.

 Looking for friendly family-orientated activities to do this half term? Read below for more!

This half term, whilst enjoying the last of the winter sun, come and join us on a 50-minute chauffeured tour with you and your family! At Let’s Go Punting, we offer a 50-minute private or shared punting trips. Whilst on one of our tours you will learn new fun facts about Cambridge which is home to one of the most famous universities in the world.

Let’s Go Punting 2022- Year in Review

Punt chauffeur steering a tour along the River Cam with King's College Chapel across the lawns.

What a year it has been for Punting and we haven’t slowed down. It has been a whirlwind twelve months and we’ve loved every moment of it, each month brought a new adventure. Think of this blog as one of those good ol’ family Christmas recap newsletters, grab a cuppa and a biscuit and let’s […]

Sustainability within Cambridgeshire

Pink flowers in bloom in front of the Mathematical Bridge and Queens' College buildings.

At Let’s Go Punting we hold nature, the environment and sustainability very close to our hearts.   Watching Frozen Planet II on the BBC, really highlighted the urgency with which we must all act to prevent a further climate crisis.   I am very privileged to be in a position where I have barely experienced […]

Cambridge Punting in the Rain

Passengers huddled beneath umbrellas on a chauffeured punt during heavy rain in Cambridge.

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 […]

Liam Martin- Music on the River 2022

Liam Martin strumming an acoustic guitar from a punt for Music on the River on the Cam.

Last Friday we had a fantastic evening punting on the river Cam. Our music on the river event painted the river Cam with love, music and positivity. As our punters glided along the river Cam all the way up to the mill pond and back again, Liam Martin strummed his guitar strings with popular tones. […]

Dorothèa- Music on the River punting 2022

Guests on a chauffeured punt listening to live music beside the ivy-clad walls of St John's College.

    Punting Special Events   Throughout the year, here at Lets Go Punting, we host a varied range of special events, all based around one theme, punting.  Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, most of our events have been on hold.  Luckily in 2022, things have started to quieten down, allowing us to go ahead […]

Locating Let’s Go Punting’s Departure Point

Tom and Josh standing by the Let's Go Punting cashier station under a red parasol by the river.

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 […]

Music on the river 2022 is back

Purple Music on the River 2022 banner featuring three performers and dates 22nd July to 5th August.

The finest event in Cambridge’s summer calendar is officially back. Music on the river, summer 2022 is here, and you can book your tickets now. 

5 ideas for last-minute plans for Father’s day 2022

Young girl kissing her dad's cheek as he holds her on the back of a punt near a stone bridge.

Father’s day is on the 19th of June, 2022. Not as heavily publicised as Mother’s day this may have passed you by. Don’t fret Let’s Go Punting is here with 5 fab last-minute gift ideas you still have time to sort before Fathers Day this Sunday.   We want to thank our dads, granddads and […]