Cambridge Rowing Experience: Iconic Sport

Experience the iconic sport of rowing in Cambridge! Join our half-day sessions and row in a coxed eight boat, just like the crews in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. No experience required!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City of Cambridge Rowing Club - Experience ROWING like ‘The Boys in the Boat’ in Cambridge! Same eight person boat as you see in the Cambridge vs Oxford Boat Race.
    We start the experience with an introduction at City of Cambridge Rowing club.This is followed by a half an hour session on the clubs rowing machines (ergs), working on timing and…
What's Included
  • Experience rowing with ‘Eight Boat’ used in the prestigious Cambridge-Oxford boat races
  • Train like a pro on Concept 2 Ergometers (Rowing Machines)
  • Access to exclusive club facilities
Additional Information

Whether you’re a resident or just visiting for work or pleasure, we are delighted to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for you to experience Cambridge’s most iconic sport - rowing!
This thrilling 3 hour experience will give you the most ‘Cambridge’ experience there is to offer.
We operate throughout the year, using high quality facilities and…

Location
City of Cambridge Rowing Club
Kimberley Road
The meeting point is outside the 'City of Cambridge Rowing Club' Please arrive 10 minutes before your booking time
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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330alexab
Jan 30, 2025
Excellent Introduction to Rowing for EVERYONE! - This was certainly a beautiful way to see the city of Cambridge from a different perspective. I was recommended this experience, and so glad I attended, despite the cold weather. Our instructor was knowledgeable and engaging. He walked us through the dry land training, the technique and finally our group had a great experience on the water. This is totally accessible to pretty much everyone with even the slightest interest in rowing. The clubhouse was lovely and cosy, and I enjoyed the debrief of our session with a hot drink! Looking forward to another session soon.
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453lucies
Jan 26, 2025
Excellent Cambridge activity! - This experience was absolutely wonderful and a one of a kind exceedingly 'Cambridge' thing to do! Omar was fantastic, I feel like I learned a whole lot and am excited to join the club and row regularly in the future! Even though it was absolutely FRIGID the day I went, once you are on the water all your cares melt away. Strongly recommend!
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Daniel
Jan 22, 2025
10/10. Great fun! - Signed up with a few mates on a whim. Zero experience with rowing up to this point. Our instructor was friendly, entertaining, and well versed in the sport! We received coaching on the erg, proper boat loading/unloading, individual sweep technique, and finally how to move in concert with the 8 of us on the boat. Overall great experience and a start into the sport.
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Maryrk2633zx
Jan 19, 2025
Fun and interesting - This was a great, all-ages intro to rowing! My husband and I were visiting my daughter and her husband, and my daughter arranged this. The weather was very cold, but sunny. My father had rowed at Oxford in the 50s, but I never really knew much about rowing. It was fun to learn the basics and try it out. I highly recommend this tour.
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Nathaliebn4935ww
Dec 2, 2024
Very rewarding experience - This was an excellent experience! Omar is a great cox, he can really get a group of 8 novices to work together and give us all a rewarding rowing experience after only 3 hours. Nicely paced, always positive and informative. So nice that I signed up my teenage daughters for the week-long course, and look, The whole team is competing in the festive Xmas race! Thanks Omar for this very Cambridge experience! I would really recommend this.
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P1920jedaveg
Nov 18, 2024
Great rowing experience - What a great experience, way better than I was expecting. Thoroughly recommend this to anyone visiting Cambridge! I went on my own but would also be good for groups or couples.
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Ciaranw898
Oct 20, 2024
Amazing experience even in the pouring rain! - Omar was a great coach. Even though it rained for the majority of the session I (and I think the rest of the group) thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was incredibly satisfying getting the boat going as a group.
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Mickss3094ch
Oct 14, 2024
Just go and row. That simple ! - Attended as part of a team building event. Omar and the team make what many people see as quite an exclusive pastime accessible and fun, even for people who have never rowed before. Omar is clearly passionate about the experience he has created and rightly so. Everything was explained clearly and time was taken to explain the basics of rowing technique and boat control prior to getting on the river. Eight person boats means it not all down to you but working together is the key to success. Would recommend you check them out if you have a group event in mind.
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Dreamer00686425639
Oct 7, 2024
Must do in Cambridge! - Perfect for a memorable birthday gift, an engaging team-building experience, or immersing yourself in the vibrant charm of Cambridge! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or fostering team development, this opportunity promises a unique and unforgettable experience.
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Alicebugg72
Oct 6, 2024
Great introduction to rowing - Step by step training given for a fun packed session. Throughly recommended. You work together as a team and it doesn’t matter if you attend on your own. Your mind is put at complete ease as each step is taken slowly.
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