Best places to go in Cambridge to watch the Six Nations

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

Cambridge is known mainly for its academic prowess and bustling tourism, however, there is also a huge sports presence within the city. Every March, the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race takes place on the Thames. The July Races over in the neighbouring Newmarket are a highlight in any equestrians calendar. The local Cambridge Polo Club […]

Cambridge Escape Games

Poster for A Brief Mystery Through Time escape game showing a scientist holding flasks.

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 […]

Group Punting in Cambridge

Three punts carrying a large group on a punt tour beside a stone bridge on the River Cam.

I think we can all agree it can be hard organizing a group trip. Trying to coordinate a date when everyone free, finding activities that suit everyone’s interests and budget; and finding a location that is accessible to everyone. It takes a lot of work.   So whether you are looking for a weekend trip […]

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.

What’s on in Cambridge this autumn?

Single orange autumn leaf floating on the dark, still water of the River Cam.

In one fall swoop, it’s autumn again. As The change of seasons is well and truly upon us.  Not only has the weather become chillier. But it seems everyone is suffering from the inevitable cold that the change of seasons brings. The popularity of the colder seasons is dependent on who you speak to. Here […]

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 […]

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 […]