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LOCAL L I FE Starters

3 things to do this month IDEAS FOR GETTING OUT AND ABOUT IN THE CITY THIS SUMMER

TAKE A LIDO DIP Nothing says summer in Cambridge like a dip in Jesus Green’s huge, open-air swimming pool. At 91 metres, it’s one of the longest lidos in Europe, and there’s ample space for sunbathing and ice-cream eating along the sides, if you don’t fancy exerting yourself too much.

MESS AROUND ON THE RIVER A Parker’s Tavern afternoon tea is the perfect accompaniment to a float down the River Cam, as Rutherford’s Punting has correctly identified. Pick up a bottle of fizz from the wine merchants, hop aboard your boat, and enjoy dainty sandwiches, scones, cake, Eton mess, macarons and more.

GET A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW There’s a new landmark on Parker’s Piece in the shape of a huge 118ft Ferris wheel. Offering views across the city, it’s ideal for when you’ve got friends or family visiting. One ride costs £6, or opt for the deluxe experience, with a VIP gondola to yourselves (£50 for two people/£70 for four).

Over the past year in particular, the Cambridge University Botanic Garden has been a sanctuary for the local community, offering a much-needed green space to escape to during difficult times. “The garden is a special place that means so much to so many people, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating our 175th year of being on this site,” says Beverley Glover, director at the Botanic Garden. There’s plenty on this summer to celebrate, including late-night openings every Thursday in July, a new ‘Mystery History’ family adventure trail, plus more in-depth, scientific trails for adults to enjoy. There’s also the free-to-enter photography competition, so you can try your hand at capturing the garden’s spirit and beauty. Head to the website for full details and pre-book your tickets. botanic.cam.ac.uk Garden delights 175TH ANNIVERSARY

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