Picnic Punting in Cambridge
Punting is a famous Cambridge past-time that has grown from its original days of transportation of goods through the fen’s to sell at the Cambridge Market. What once started as a cargo vessel now see’s punting as a pleasure activity that is enjoyed by both locals and tourists alike. Due to a punt’s flat base design, it is a stable watercraft, which allows it to pass through shallow areas of water. This made it the perfect watercraft for the purposes of transportation and even fishing, especially in the marshy fen area around Cambridge. Punting now a days are for passengers rather than cargo, and pleasure punting was firstly introduced to the River Thames during the latter half of the nineteenth century. It has since become the most popular river activity in Cambridge along the College Backs stretch of the River Cam.
Chauffeured punt tours are a great way to experience the sights of Cambridge whilst being guided along the historic ‘Backs’ by a local expert at the helm. During the tour you might want to enjoy a drink or something to eat, since it is a unique and perfect alfresco dining venue. However, the trouble of organising food to bring on board, may be a headache too far so why not book a picnic punting package for the ultimate luxurious punting experience in Cambridge. For this season, our classic Harriets Afternoon tea picnic box is still available due to popular demand. However, we’ve got some exciting news to share with you!
New Picnic Boxes!
We, at the Traditional Punting Company, work hard to ensure that we can provide all of our customers with the most unique and best punting experience in Cambridge. Part of our efforts are to partner with small local businesses to increase what we can offer on our punting tours. This year we have teamed up with another local business, All On Boards, to brighten up our picnic offers for the punting season.
So for this summer we are offering two new delicious picnic boxes: a Brunch style box & a Deli Style Grazing box. We couldn’t think of a better addition to complete our range of available picnics. If this sounds enticing to you, or a picnic punt is something that has crossed your mind, then check out the information below about the picnic punting tours we have on offer.
Harriets Afternoon Cream Tea
Our Harriets picnic box has been a favourite for over a year now, so we couldn’t be prouder to announce that it is back for this season.
This luxury picnic comes individually boxed for each person. These boxes are perfect to takeaway with you if you don’t manage to eat all of its contents during the punting tour. Each box includes a soft drink – Bottlegreen elderflower & pomegranate, a delicious freshly baked scone, accompanied by clotted cream and strawberry jam, four finger sandwiches and three assorted patisseries. Harriets are incredible for accommodating dietary requirements and allergies, so if you are wondering whether a picnic punting tour is right thing to do if you suffer from a food intolerance or allergy then think again. All you need to do is add the different requirements for the entire group in the field provided when booking online. Your picnic box will be prepared exactly to your needs and will be waiting for you on your private punting tour.
The total price per person for this picnic box is only £17.
Brunch Picnic Box
Brunch is always a great idea!!! What about brunching onboard a relaxing punting tour, through Cambridge’s most iconic and scenic views?
We love this addition, especially for a morning departure, and it seems that our customers are loving it too, especially to kickstart a visit to Cambridge. This brunch picnic option comes in a sharing style box, which is then divided amongst the group. The size of the box depends on the amount of people that are booking this option. Each box includes an array of freshly baked croissants, pain au chocolates and waffles, which are paired with miniature jars of strawberry jam and Nutella, as well as fresh fruits and natural yoghurt pots topped with crunchy granola and fruit. The minimum number of people required to order this box is 4 and the total price per person is only £14.
Deli Style Grazing Box
Last but not least is our mouth-watering Deli Style Grazing box. This grazing box is the perfect accompaniment to a relaxing punt tour on a sun-soaked afternoon or evening. Again this picnic comes in a sharing box and contains a combination of 3 locally sourced cheeses, crackers and a range of high-quality charcuterie. This is all topped up with delicious nuts, dried fruits, grapes and a homemade fig chutney to die for. If you are a veggie then don’t fret as All On Boards will include other foods like hummus and falafel instead of the charcuterie to make sure you don’t miss out. This picnic option is for a minimum of 2 people and is either priced at £37.5 for two or £15 per person when the group size is 4 or more.
How to book your picnic punting tour?
If you would like to purchase one of our picnic punting tours, then you can do so online or by phone on 01223 782 306. Please note that all of these picnic boxes do not have to be enjoyed onboard, if it is your preference to picnic before or after the tour on Jesus Green Park, then just let us know and we’ll happily provide your picnic at a time that best suits you. Please note, all of our picnic punting tours need to be booked with a 48 hours notice, so make sure to book in advance to avoid any disappointment.
Wait no longer? Let’s enjoy the summer with a unique day experiencing the best Cambridge has to offer: a relaxing Punting tour & a picnic full of delicious homemade food prepared especially for you!
Posted on July 19th, 2021, by the Traditional Punting Company