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Discover the Magic of Autumn Punting in Cambridge

When you think of Cambridge, images of its prestigious university, historic architecture, and beautiful river landscapes are likely to come to mind. One of the quintessential Cambridge experiences is punting—a traditional activity where you glide along the River Cam in a flat-bottomed boat, expertly guided by a professional punter using a long pole. While punting […]

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Exploring Cambridge: Top Attractions and Must-See Sights

Cambridge, a city synonymous with academia and rich history, offers an array of attractions that captivate visitors. From its iconic university buildings to its serene green spaces, here are some must-see sights in this quintessentially British city. 1. University of Cambridge No visit to Cambridge is complete without exploring the University of Cambridge, one of

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How To Punt

Punting Guide: How to Punt & Professional Tips Standing on dry land and watching a professional from a distance, punting looks rather easy. However, it becomes slightly more difficult when you’re balancing on the back deck of a self-hire punt, holding on to a 5 metre pole as you narrowly avoid colliding into the constant

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What does punting mean?

What Does Punting Mean? Confusingly, the word ‘punt’ has a few distinct and non-related meanings. It can mean to kick a ball, place a bet on a sporting event, and also refer to the term used for the national currency in Ireland before the euro was introduced. Fortunately, however, when in Cambridge, it would be

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Bridges of Cambridge

There are three public bridges along The Backs, a scenic section of the river Cam which runs through the grounds of 8 University colleges. Most of the land along this stretch of the river is owned by the colleges, 5 of which have private bridges to cross between the north and south side of the

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Cambridge Firework Display 2023: Midsummer Common, 7pm.

Cambridge Firework Display 2023: Midsummer Common, 7pm.   Cambridge Bonfire Night: Time & Location Cambridge’s annual bonfire and firework display will be held Saturday 4th of November, on Midsummer common. The first firework will be set off at 7pm and the bonfire lit after the display has finished. A range of food and drink stalls

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Punting in Cambridge

Cambridge Punting Prices

Established in 2007, The Cambridge Punt Company has been providing guided river tours along the Cambridge backs for over 15 years. A small independent company, operating from La Mimosa Mooring station, Jesus Green. We are highly recommended and top rated on TripAdvisor, receiving thousands of 5 star reviews from happy customers over the years. Punting

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St John's College, Cambridge

St John’s College, Cambridge – Fireworks Punting and Five Fabulous Facts

  St John’s College, Cambridge University – 5 Fabulous Facts over 500 Years To mark the grand occasion of May Ball fireworks punting, we’ve picked out 5 of our favourite facts about St John’s College, Cambridge. Dive in to the essential tales here – then come punting with us to find out more. 1. The

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