If you’re coming punting with us then these are our top recommendations for parking – based on price and proximity. Looking forward to seeing you on the river!
Cambridge Park & Ride
Firstly, as in most cities, Cambridge is best navigated using the Park and Ride services. This alternative to driving and queuing for expensive spots within the city centre can be avoided entirely whichever direction you approach the city.
Cambridge offers 5 Park and Ride options, all located around the borders of the city. Parking is free for up to 18 hours with buses operating every 10 minutes within peak times.
Find out more on the Cambridge Park & Ride website.
Castle Hill Car Park
Castle Hill Car Park
Castle Street
Cambridge
CB3 0AR
A 5 minute walk from our punting moorings on Jesus Green and 15 minute walk from the city centre.
This car park is open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day. Parking is free outside the chargeable hours. Note that weekly passes can be bought for £35.80. There are 4 Blue Badge spaces.
Pound Hill Pay & Display Parking
Pound Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AE
Pound Hill is located next to Kettles Yard, which is less than 5 minutes away from the river, perfect for a short stay option.
It costs £0.70 for a half hour with a maximum two-hour stay. Parking is free in the evening.
Chesterton Lane Pay & Display Parking
Chesterton Lane
Cambridge
CB4 1AA
Chesterton Lane is located next to Kettles Yard, which is less than 5 minutes away from the river, perfect for a short stay option.
It costs £0.70 for a half hour with a maximum two-hour stay. Parking is free in the evening.
Grand Arcade Car Park
Grand Arcade Car Park
Corn Exchange Street
Cambridge
CB2 3BJ
Located within Cambridge’s main shopping centre, the Grand Arcade is just 10 minutes walk to go punting.
Open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day. Evening and overnight parking is charged at £1.20 per hour.
Park Street Car Park – Now Closed
Park Street Car Park
Park Street
Cambridge
CB5 8AS
The car park closed for redevelopment at midday on 4 January 2022. We expect the redeveloped car park to reopen in August 2024.