Granta Moorings, Cambridge

We’re taking it laid back and classy this week (with the option to go a bit more energetic), by visiting the elegant University city of Cambridge. This wonderful evocative city comes alive as the students return, with gowns sweeping across the college quads, and bicycles thronging the cobbled streets. The coach party tours that crowd in during the summer months have rolled away, giving you the leisure and space to see the city at its university heart best.

Cambridge combines the best in a compact space; incredible architecture, the world famous Fitzwilliam museum, boutique shopping, and a wealth of bars and restaurants. A green city too, the centre is bisected by large, leafy parks and threaded through by the tranquil river Cam. As the trees turn every shade of gold, if you don’t fancy taking to two wheels, there’s one form of transport that’s a clear “university blue” winner when it comes to seeing the sights of the city it’s time to get off the streets and onto the water.

Granta Moorings Gets You There

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Grant Moorings, based beside Darwin College in the heart of the city, are famous for taking punt tours to stir the most hardened hard to romantic inclinations for 30 years. Crewed by boating blue students clad in traditional waistcoats and blazers, the whole enjoyable experience epitomises epitomising everything Cambridge. Enjoy unique access to private college gardens and secret views of prestigious colleges, including King’s, Queen’s, Trinity, Clare’s and St John’s, as your journey continues right under the ultra romantic Bridge of Sighs.

With several options, be as laid back or hands on as you want, from regular Cambridge highlights trips to the full hamper and champagne private experience, with a choice of piloted public or private punt tours, perfect for those who want to just relax and see the sights. Or your own hire and go punt or canoe adventures, ideal for the freedom to set your own itinerary and go independently. All Granta’s lovely new boats come with blankets (and umbrellas) as standard, with free tuition and buoyancy aids available if you wish to try your hand under supervision, or go it alone.

Choose Your Dream Tour

Shared Guided River Tour:

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Operating every 30 minutes, this 50-60 minute tour is the perfect introduction to Cambridge, taking in the best of the city’s sights from the water, including eight stunning colleges, King’s chapel, the backs, and the ultra romantic Bridge of Sighs. Time is also allowed for any budding punters onboard to show off their skills. Book in advance for discounts, or just turn up!

Private Guided River Tour:

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Keep the magic and sights to yourself and whoever you choose to share it with, with a private guided tour of two or up to six! With extra evening and out of hours times available for private tours, flexibility is yours to choose.

Self Rental Punts:

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For the little more adventurous, seeking the freedom to set your own itinerary and go independently. Pre-booking recommended for this limited availability options, up till 9pm on summer evenings. With the flexibility to book per quarter hour, you’re not committed to big blocks of time the friendly team will advise the best times for where you want to go and what you want to see. For a maximum of 5/6 people, Dogs welcome, so Rover can come along!

Self Rental Canoes:

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Adding lightweight, stable and manoeuvrable canoes to their fleet, if you prefer sitting and rowing to standing wielding a punt pole, this is for you. Granta Moorings’ canoes can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children, and can even be booked for multiple days, if you fancy adventuring further afield.

All On Board Picnics:

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Whether a leisurely date or lunch with friends, add a unique alfresco dining and punting experience, with a perfectly packed picnic basket of delicious treats to enjoy onboard or under the riverside willows. Provided by Granta’s quality partners, prebook and choose the Brunch Box, Deli Box or Afternoon Tea Box, all packed with delicious homemade treats like locally sourced cheeses, antipasti, charcuterie, sandwiches, jam and cream scones, chocolate raspberry brownies and sparkling drinks. You can also rent picnic rugs and parasols!

Special Events and Dining:

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Book for a special Punt & BBQ evening and let the Granta University Crew take you down river. Have a go yourself or simply sit back and relax, then enjoy a scrumptious BBQ overlooking their moorings, finished with ice cream. With Punt & Dine, after your relaxing cruise, refresh with a delicious three course meal at partners Millworks, the Cam’s modern riverside restaurant serving thoughtfully sourced meals. Or how about arranging teams for a Punt & Riverside Volleyball faceoff, kicked off with a Pimms reception? That sounds like our kind of sporting fixture!