CANTERBURY PUNTING COMPANY
EXPLORE CANTERBURY
ABOUT CANTERBURY PUNTING COMPANY
OVER A DECADE OF PUNTING EXCELLENCE!
Welcome to the Canterbury Punting Company, an award-winning business that has been offering delightful punting experiences on the River Stour for over 14 years. Our owner, Ashley Dalton, is passionate about providing a warm and welcoming environment for all visitors. We are committed to environmental conservation and actively involved in initiatives that support the health of the River Stour and its surrounding ecosystem.
Join us for a memorable punting experience that also supports our dedication to environmental responsibility & create unforgettable memories on the River Stour with the Canterbury Punting Company.
Book now for a unique and exhilarating experience on the water!
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CLASSIC GUIDED PUNTING TOURS
The finest way to see and learn about Canterbury, from the comfort of a classic hand-built punt on the historic river Stour. Join us on a guided tour through the heart of Canterbury and benefit from the beautiful views and history of the city. Our tours are perfect for families, educational groups, children, friends and loved ones. A relaxing, fun and interesting day out. Our standard tours typically last for 40-45 minutes. Please enquire to make a special customised event. Drinks available to reserve through booking.
STOP IN FOR A COFFEE!
THE MOORING CAFE BAR
Check In For Your Punting At The Mooring Café. Its A Quaint Yet Vibrant, Kitchen, And Cocktail Bar Located Directly Next To Canterbury’s Beautiful River Stour. Enjoy Locally-Roasted Barista Coffee And Artisan Food During The Daytime, And Expertly Crafted Cocktails, Local Beers, And Ciders In The Afternoon & Evening. Cocktail & Prosecco Deals Are Available To Pre-Order When You Buy A Punting Tour Online. Click Here For A Link To The Food Menu.
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Tripadvisor
Write a review4.8 | Top Rated Service
mel
14 August 2026
Family 20 something daughters Enjoyed this activity with my two daughters, booked ahead with Get Your Guide, arrived at check in and went for our tour. Punter was very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour. We had a shared ride with two other families.
Jessica L
8 August 2026
Scholars punting trip Excellent experience, never thought of the punting trip would give such a different perspective of this place/view! Tom, our guide is great! He is lively, funny and great story teller about the history and architect!! Me/husband enjoys it very much, Highly recommend!
Amanda B
24 July 2026
Highly recommended Punting tour We had such a lovely time on our shared tour this afternoon with a very knowledgeable 'pusher' (I listened to every word). A well organised and friendly business with polite and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Tony
24 July 2026
A great experience We chose this trip pretty randomly online and when we turned up we were put onboard with 10 others. Our guide, whose name I forget, but was an elderly gentleman with a three pointed hat and a wicked beard, greeted everyone happily and asked where they came from. Naturally we were for all over the world, but for the next hour or so we were entertained with a continuous story of Cambridge, it's history and development, interwoven with stories relevant to Cambridge about every country represented within our punt! An entertaining and interesting trip with a very knowledgeable guide and well worth doing with this company.
julie b
20 July 2026
Brilliant! Fabulous trip with Tom, a very amusing and knowledgeable guide, well worth the ticket price. We all loved it
Helen B
9 July 2026
A lovely punting experience. We had a super private tour today with Jonny! He was great.... lots of information. Great punting skills A really lovely experience. Definitely recommend.
Marie B
9 July 2026
Entertaining Tom var very entertaining and made the tour great.
Trek67276280694
27 May 2026
Aye aye, captain! What a wonderful tour! What a wonderful tour we had in Cambridge with Scholars Punting. Our guide, Kilder, was exceptional, with an excellent sense of humour, showed great knowledge, with interesting and funny stories to tell ("aye aye, captain!" :D).
Karl S
17 May 2026
Well worth it! Great fun, our Chauffeur was Claudius and great info and banter
Rachel C
24 March 2026
Punting on the Cam Booked for 2 to share a punt with Scholars Punting Co at the tourist information office in the Cambridge centre. Arrived at the location by the river, met by a friendly chap who told us we could get a coffee/drink from the park kiosk to take with us. No one else turned up to share our punt so we were welcomed onto the punt by Claudius, the young man who was our punt guide. He was really friendly, shared some excellent information as we floated down the river passed all the sites. We laughed a lot, saw some beautiful buildings and learned tons about life as a student and the history of the university. A wonderful way to see Cambridge, made even better by such an excellent young guide. An allround great thing to do. Thanks to Scholars Punting Co and Claudius.
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