Scudamore's Punting Company, Cambridge Scudamore's Logo
Est. 1910
Copyright Richard Bowring, 2004
Tel: 01223 359750
May Week 2010
Clare College May Ball fireworks. Copyright Paul Troughton. 2005
I know the romance, since it's over,
'Twere idle, or worse, to recall;--,
I know you're a terrible rover;
But, Clarence, you'll come to our ball.
Our Ball ~ W. M. Praed
May Week is the climax of the University year and an ideal time to go punting. Due to demand our opening hours are extended over much of the period, including a period where we are open 24 hours a day. Please see the bottom of this page for details.
The best way to see the spectacular firework displays put on by the May Balls at Clare and Trinity on Monday 14 June and St. John's on Tuesday 15 June, is from a punt. We offered both chauffeured and self- hire services and offer Scheme members priority booking. We always run out of punts on May Week evenings. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Departing at 21:45, we take you on a tour of the College Backs before taking up position at about 22:30 to enjoy the display. The trip ends at about 23:00. You can either reserve places on a public tour or book your own private punt seating up to 12 people.
E-Reservation
Adult £13.50, senior citizen / student £12.00.
Period of hire: 21:45 to 23:00 (75 minutes).
Please note that you are booking places onto a public tour.
Booking
£110.00 per 12-seater chauffeured punt.
Period of hire: 21:45 to 23:00 (75 minutes).
Please note that you are booking your own private tour.
Our fixed-rate Fireworks Evening Hire punts can be taken out from 19:00 allowing you to enjoy a leisurely evening on the river before enjoying the fireworks at 22:30. Availability is now limited on both evenings at Magdalene Bridge and on Monday 14 June at Mill Lane, so online sales have been suspended for these products. Please call us on 01223 359750 if you are interested in punts on these evenings. There is still availability at Mill Lane on Tuesday 15 June. Please call us on 01223 359750 to discuss your requirements.
On Station
£55.00 per punt, if available.
Period of hire: 19:00 onwards to 01:00 (up to 6 hours).
Thereafter: hire at Student Punt Scheme hourly rate.
Booking
£55.00 per punt.
Period of hire: 19:00 onwards to 01:00 (up to 6 hours).
Thereafter: hire at Student Punt Scheme hourly rate.
The most popular nights of the year for Overnight Punts are the Monday to Friday of May Week, as friends get together one last time before the Long Vacation. We have been asked by the landowners to inform our customers that it is forbidden to light fires or camp out on the Meadows.
On station
£45.00 per punt, if available.
Period of hire: 17:00 onwards to 09:00.
Thereafter: hire at Student Punt Scheme hourly rate.
Booking
£45.00 per punt.
Period of hire: 17:00 onwards to 09:00.
Thereafter: hire at Student Punt Scheme hourly rate.
Day & Date Magdalene Main Boatyard Mill Lane
Fri 11 - Sun 13 Standard Until Midnight Standard
Mon 14 - Tue 15 Until 02.00 Until 02.00 Until 02.00
Wed 16 - Fri 18 Until 22.00 Until 02.00 Until 22.00
Sat 19 onwards Standard Standard Standard
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