explore our Local area

There’s a whole load of fun and beautiful things to see and do in the local area, but here’s a handpicked selection of just some of our favourite ones.

PUNTING

We’ve partnered up with Scudamore’s to bring you an exclusive Picnic & Punting package! Enjoy an overnight stay with dinner and a bottle of wine, breakfast and picnic for two followed by one of Scudamore’s award-winning Cambridge punting tours down the River Cam. If you have any questions about this package, or would like to book for groups of 4 or more, please get in touch anytime at bookings@thewatermancambridge.com.

WALKING TOURS

Get some steps in whilst learning about the history of the wonderful city of Cambridge.

CYCLE HIRE

Choose your new set of wheels and cycle through the historic centre on a standard, hybrid or electric bike.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDEN

From tropical glasshouses to British wild flowers, enjoy the many different areas in the botanic gardens, home to a collection of over 8,000 plant species from all over the world.

The Fitzwilliam Museum

Founded in 1816, this wonderful museum houses a world-renowned collection of over half a million beautiful works of art, masterpiece paintings and historical artefacts.

CAMBRIDGE DISTILLERY

A must for gin lovers. Recognised as the most innovative distillery in the world, Cambridge Distillery hosts a range of master classes as well as private and walk-in tastings.