Canoe Hire from Scudamore’s
These usually offer punts on the river however you can also hire Canoe’s to sail to Grantchester.
Water Fun
Cambridge Canoe Club
The club has reopened for use in line with current covid restrictions. There are beginners kayak and canoe sessions, look at the website to confirm. The Kids Starter Award is the basic introduction to paddling which we offer to 8-14 year olds. It lasts 3 hours in which we will play games, introduce the different …
Bat Safari Punting
Join the Wildlife Trust on a Bat Safari punt for adventures at dusk towards Grantchester Meadows. 90 minutes long. Grab this chance to see our fantastic local bat population as they emerge from hibernation in May and follow their activities until their return to a snug hideout for winter. The tours are led by knowledgeable …
Ferry Meadows Country Park
A large 500 acre open area along the River Nene, through woodlands and meadow. There is a visitor centre, and also horse riding, fishing, sailing and boat trips. It is just outside of Peterborough.
Grafham Water
This is one of the nearest lakes to Cambridge, where you can sail, hire bikes, fish or even have a BBQ. There is also a children’s playground. On the Northern Shore is an exhibition centre showing how the reservoir was built and a cafe. You can walk around the reservoir and you can also hire …
Ride Leisure Aqua Park
This has lakes and a 4×4 off-road course. You can be a hovercraft pilot, ride a jet ski, zoom on a Zego or try wakeboarding. It is near the historic town of St Neots. It is also worth trying the inflatable assault course for exhilarating water fun. It floats on the water like in ‘Total Wipe Out’ …
