OUT AND ABOUT
ACROSS THE BOARD Hartford Marina is open to boating and non-boating visitors with scenic views and watersports (pictured)
Grafham Water near Huntingdon has just unveiled a brand-new community hub. The Waterfront boasts a soft play area to keep little ones entertained and a revamped cafe serving light bites and barista-style coffee. STOP PRESS!
The county turns into a rich landscape of lakes, country parks and fenland views
take in a beautiful setting with scenic marina views, waterside restaurant and bar. Then, out on the water, kayaking and paddleboarding can be booked, as well as accessible boat trips with The Ladybird Trust. Those craving more action should head to Lake Ashmore, where stand-up paddleboarding and wakeboarding await.
own pace. Boat tours of the mill and its surrounds are run in partnership with the St Ives Electric River Boat Co, which offers river excursions including guided tours of the historic Manor at Hemingford Grey. Nearby, Hartford Marina on the Great Ouse is far more than simply a place to moor a boat. Non-boating visitors can
Waterside wonders
F urther afield, Ferry Meadows in Nene Park at the county’s northern edge remains one of Cambridgeshire’s great outdoor destinations, with watersports, sailing, boat trips, fishing and all manner of other activities on offer. Finally, just a short distance away, Peterborough Lido is a beautifully restored Art Deco open-air swimming pool complex that remains one of the finest places to cool off on a hot afternoon. As summer lazily drifts towards its golden finale, there’s still time to make lasting memories by the water. Whether you’re seeking tranquil rivers to sit by and peacefully watch the wildlife or an aquatic activity to get the pulse racing, some of Cambridgeshire’s most beautiful lakes, rivers and waterside adventures are right on your doorstep. With all this to discover and more, we’ve barely dipped our toe in the water.
TEST THE WATERS If you fancy something a bit different, you can book a swan or dragon pedalo down at Ferry Meadows in Nene Park (above)
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