16’s.
What is the minimum age to go punting? There is no minimum age but under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Shared Tour Tickets are not available for my selected date?
Can children go punting in Cambridge?
A ‘child’ is anyone between the ages of 4 and 15 years old. Under 4’s go for free! Your guide will be attired in uniform that matches the requirements of the season. Our punts can seat up to 12 people and are dressed with cushions and blankets.
When can you go punting in Cambridge?
Most people choose to punt between 13.00-16.00. This time gives the highest chance of warmer weather and it’s also convenient if you wish to travel to and from Cambridge. The disadvantage is obviously the crowds of people and queues.
How much is a punt ride in Cambridge?
Tour of the college ‘Backs’
| Category | 45 minute tour | 1 hour tour |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | £18 per person | £20 per person |
| Seniors/Students | £16 per person | £18 per person |
| Children under 12 | £9 per child | £12 per child |
| Minimum charge | £120 per punt | £140 per punt |
Do you tip the punter in Cambridge?
There is no obligation to tip what-so-ever, however if you’ve enjoyed yourself it is common to tip. How difficult is it to go on a punting tour? If you can sit on the floor and get back up again (even with a bit of help) then you will be just fine.
Can children go punting Oxford?
There is no minimum age but under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
What do you wear to punting?
‘What to wear punting? ‘ is one of the most frequently asked punting-related questions on the internet, so we thought we’d create a brief guide. Ultimately, the short answer is you can wear whatever clothes you’d normally wear, appropriate for the season.
Can I punt myself in Cambridge?
Here you can hire a punt for yourself, without a Tour Guide. At the other ‘end’ of the river, you can find the Silver Street Station at the Mill Pond, where two companies operate in total. Punting costs anything between £5 – £149 depending on if it’s a self-hire boat or a Chauffeured Punting Tour.
Is punting free in Cambridge?
SPECIAL OFFER – University Colleges can join our Punt Scheme FREE OF CHARGE DURING 2022, ensuring that their students get some of the very best rates on the river. Our term time discount will also apply to Easter, May Week & Freshers.
How many people fit in a punt Cambridge?
In modern times the maximum number of passengers is limited to 12. Before the maximum was implemented Scudamores Punting Company built a 25 seater punt. During the 1990’s punters would increase their capacity by lashing multiple punts together. The maximum recorded in a commercial tour was 5 small punts.
Do you have to pre book punting in Cambridge?
over a year ago. You don’t need to book in advance but it is cheaper if you do. At Let’s Go Punting we only offer a chauffeured service but it is possible to do self hire punting with other companies.
How difficult is punting?
Professional chauffeurs make the act of punting look very easy, but don’t be fooled it is very difficult. You could be forgiven for thinking that the act of pushing the boat with a pole off the river bed seems straight forward, and in theory, it is.
Do people fall in punting?
Most people would choose the former, but there are people (and more than you might think) who end up falling straight into The Cam. This may well be a treat for those standing on a bridge, sitting at Quayside or eating from The Galleria.
How long is a punt?
about 24 feet
A traditional punt is about 24 feet (7.3 m) long and 3 feet (0.91 m) wide. The sides are about 18 inches (0.46 m) deep.
Can you go punting if pregnant?
Punting should be absolutely fine. You’ll get to lie down in a punt and be propelled along the river by your mates. It will be like lying on the sofa. Punts are normally big and take up 12 people (sometimes more) so they’ll be plenty of other people to do the actual punting (rowing).
How can I straight my punt?
Lean the pole slightly forward and gently push straight behind the punt, work your way up the pole hand over hand, and when you get to the top with the pole trailing behind you, the boat and the pole should be in a straight line.
What should I wear in Cambridge?
Clubbing style varies from city to city, but in Cambridge, it can be defined as casual with a hint of dressing-up. Generally for Cindies and Life, jeans and a ‘nice top’ is the standard go-to. Trainers are an essential; preferably wear ones that you don’t mind ruining on those sticky floors.
How long does it take to punt from Cambridge to Grantchester?
approximately three hours
It takes approximately three hours to complete punting from Cambridge to Grantchester.
How much is a punt?
How many points is a punt in football? A simple question deserves a simple answer. Three points. If a team is to catch a punt from the opposition fairly, they then have the option of either attempting a field goal or a free kick on the next phase of play.
How long is a Cambridge punting tour?
50 minute
Our 50 minute Chauffeured punting tours depart every 30 minutes and take you through the heart of the University of Cambridge punting you past some of the most iconic buildings in the world.
Why do they punt in Cambridge?
The origins of Punting in Cambridge
Punts were introduced to Cambridge as pleasure craft at the start of the 20th century (c. 1900). As commercial river traffic died out punting on the Cam became safer and more popular.