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SPORTS/LEISURE - feel alive by participating in sports and leisure activities from cycling to punting. |
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Punting
(various companies) Cambridge is renowned for its' punting industry! This is the practice of taking small boats (punts) and cruising along the river with a long pole. It's not an easy skill, as you have to balance yourself on a small and increasingly slippery platform. You can find many hire companies dotted along the river Cam, with the 'Quayside' and 'Millpond' becoming hotspots in the summer. Also, they can often provide chauffeur trips at an extra cost. Don't be afraid to haggle with the touts, of which there are many. |
The River Cam Especially at the 'Quayside' in town and by the 'Millpond' / Silver Street. |
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Cambridge Trishaw Tours A new (depending on when you read this!) introduction to Cambridge - Trishaws are essentially large three (tri) wheeled bicycles with a carriage providing seating for two. Kick back and let the tour guide sweat. You can also find Trishaw taxis in the centre of town. |
King's Parade 0871 226 8006 |
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Cycle Hire Numerous companies offer bicycles for hire. The compact size of the city means cycling is a fun, practical and environmentally friendly method of getting around. For example, there is a bike hire company in the car park of the train station. |
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Cycle purchase / repair Alternatively, if you're staying in Cambridge for a while, why not invest in a trusty iron steed? For example, our friends at Bicycle Ambulance deal in pretty much anything bicycle related - from same day repairs and servicing to sale of new and second hand bikes and parts, as well as super trendy custom builds. Situated in the basement floor of the Park Street car park (not far from the Maypole pub), they'll also offer 5% discount to anybody that mentions 'Cambridge Parasol'! |
http://bicycleambulance.com Bicycle Ambulance 07838 162572 |
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WT's Snooker Club Open a lot of hours - snooker, pool, jukebox and a bar are the main attractions. Also shows big sports events on a double projector. |
http://www.wt-s.co.uk 39B Burleigh Street 01223 350400 |
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Mickey Flynn's Pool Hall Sister club of WT's - but offering pool (American) only. Also has a fully licensed bar as well as 'pay as you go' internet access. |
http://www.mickeyflynns.co.uk 103 Mill Road 01223 309000 |
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Megabowl Part of the new leisure park, this ten pin bowling alley houses 28 lanes, American pool, a cafe and also some arcade games. There are normally deals for the bowling, so look out for them. |
http://www.tenpin.co.uk Cambridge Leisure Park, Clifton Road 0871 550 1010 |
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Kartsports Located just outside Cambridge, this Go Karting venue provides thrills for young and old. And you don't need a driving licence. |
http://www.kartsport.co.uk Royston Road, Caxton 01954 718200 |
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Cambridge Lakes A 9-hole, par 3 golf course set in parkland, located close to the heart of the city. |
http://www.cambridgelakes.co.uk Trumpington Road 01223 324242 |
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Cambridge Golf Driving Range A 30 bay floodlit all weather driving range. |
Cowley Road 01223 425000 |
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HEALTH/GYM - There is a good choice of health suites and gyms. The hard part is sticking to it. |
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Abbey Swimming Pools Not as polished as Parkside pools, but boasts a 5 lane 25 metres pool along with an ample sized pool for learners/teaching. Furthermore, you can hire astroturf or full sized grass football pitches from here - the latter being part of Coldham's Common. |
http://www.slm-leisure.co.uk Whitehill Road CB5 8NT 01223 213352 |
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Jesus Green Outdoor Pool |
http://www.slm-leisure.co.uk Jesus Green 01223 302579 |
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Parkside Pools The largest indoor swimming pool as well as offering two chutes (water slides). A cafe and health suite (sauna, Jacuzzi etc) add to the experience. |
http://www.slm-leisure.co.uk Gonville Place 01223 446104 |
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Kelsey Kerridge Located above and joined to Parkside Pools, KK offers facilities for numerous sports - 5 aside indoor football, badminton, volleyball, wall climbing and more. Also two weights gyms - free weights and mechanical are available. |
http://www.kelseykerridge.co.uk Queen Anne Terrace 01223 462226 |
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Greens One of the newer and larger lifestyle orientated gyms, where the emphasis is on leisure rather than blood and guts. A Jacuzzi, steam room and other sauna type facilities compliment a reasonable weights gym. |
http://www.greensonline.co.uk |
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The Atrium Situated near the Grafton Centre, this gym offers spa, sauna, steam room and social area with your typical workout. Just be wary of the tacky pictures on their website. |
http://www.atriumclub.com 64 Newmarket Road 01223 522522 |
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Glassworks Health & Fitness A small, but lavish (in decor and cost) fitness centre tucked away in the quayside area. The Jacuzzi looks out onto the river Cam, which makes for an interesting view. |
http://www.theglassworksgym.co.uk Half Moon Yard, Quayside 01223 305060 |
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LA Fitness A large chain that has a new (2005) branch in Cambridge - is modern and spacious, with beauty treatments and sun beds. |
http://www.lafitness.co.uk Unit 34, Cambridge Leisure Park 01223 257662 |
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Chesterton Sports Centre Open in the Summer of 2004, this centre is set within Chesterton Community College campus. It's an inoffensive place with swimming pool, gym, sports hall, tennis court, aerobics studio and fitness suite. You can even book 5 aside indoor and 11 aside outdoor football pitches through them.
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http://www.chestertonsportscentre.org.uk Gilbert
Road 01223 576110 |
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Hills Road Sports and Tennis Centre Open seven days a week and with a real passion for tennis. There are also squash courts and a cricket hall. Other services are also available, check their website for more details. |
http://www.hrsfc.ac.uk/facilities/index.asp Purbeck Road 01223 500009 |
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David Lloyd Emphasis on racquet sports (tennis, badminton etc) as well as a multitude of other facilities such as a TV lounge, spa, steam rooms and even a climbing wall. A one day trial is currently available from their website. |
http://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/home/clubs/cambridge 21-25 Coldham's Lane Business Park, Norman Way 01223 401200 |