Local Amenities
Cambridge offers a vast amount of attractions and amenities all located within a short distance of Cambridge Riverside, guaranteed to please a multitude of varied interest.
Newmarket, the 'Home of Horse Racing' has been the home of one of the world's most prominent race course since 1622. The 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas are run each Spring, drawing one of the biggest crowds in horse racing. The market town and race course itself are just 13 miles from Cambridge Riverside making Newmarket an exciting day out for the family.
Parker's Piece
Closer to home the famous 'Parker's Piece' in the heart of the city, and the meadows overlooked by Cambridge Riverside means that green open space is never more than a few minutes away.
Parks Piece is Cambridge's most significant location stretching over 24 acres and providing both a running track and cycle path through the middle. Local residents benefit from the stunning location as it plays home to several local fairs throughout the year.
The park also becomes a picturesque location throughout the winter providing a location for a ice rink over the past 4 years for the 6 weeks around Christmas and the New Year for families and couples to enjoy the opportunity to recreate their own special version of Central Park.
However the park becomes a treasured possession throughout the summer months by local residents who enjoy the benefits of being able to hold countless sporting events such as cricket matches, football, rounders and volleyball. This is in addition of being an ideal destination for picnics and early evening drinks.
Boating and Punting down the River Cam are one of the most popular and famous solutions for a lazy afternoon in Cambridge.
Navigated tours are available around the middle and upper sections of the River Cam, leaving the lower part of the river as a practice area for inter college rowing and competitions.
Tours on average cover a 2 mile circuit including historic colleges and well known areas of interest whilst learning about the history of Cambridge. If you prefer to row yourself then hire options are also available for Punt boats.
Cambridge provides a wealth of shopping opportunities to cater for the needs of its thriving economy. There are a huge choice of shopping centres, each with their own character, and all with an exciting range of stores.
The newest, the Grand Arcade can rival anything that London can offer in terms of style, fashion and choice, with specialist shops such as the Apple Store as well as large department stores such as Debenhams and John Lewis.
The Grafton Centre can keep all the family busy, with entertainment and events to enjoy while you shop. Or for a more traditional approach to shopping, visit the Market Square, with its constantly changing range of stalls.
