Riverside Screenings

The Cambridge Film Festival has always been keen on taking cinema into the great outdoors and this year is no different. So, on four nights before and during the Festival we invite you to enjoy two great Cambridge traditions: watching innovative and compelling film presented by the Festival, and punting on the Cam at dusk. We will meet at the Red Lion in Grantchester where you can take advantage of promotional offers for ticketholders or even enjoy a pre-punt supper. Then, as the sun sets, a flotilla of punts, kindly provided by Scudamores, will set off from Grantchester Meadows, stopping at regular intervals in front of screens along the riverbank. You can download a map (PDF) of the route, kindly prepared for us by Scudamores.

The Screenings

Screening will start from Grantchester Meadows, below the Red Lion, with chauffeured punts departing at ten minute intervals between 8.00pm and 8.50pm. There will be four screens spaced along the river, each showing specially curated programmes lasting approximately 90 minutes. Punts will pause to allow the audience to watch a range of shorts and excerpts before continuing on along to the next location.

Each night has a different theme so to find out more about the unique series of films on offer, please click on the following links:
Greenscape: stimulating look at open spaces (Tuesday 16 September)
Battlefield: striking images of conflict and heroism (Wednesday 17 September)
Riverrun: artistic connection with water (Tuesday 23 September)
Dream Screen: journey into dream, sleep and phantasy (Thursday 25 September)

The post-programme disembarkation point is at the Newnham end of the Meadows, a 15-minute walk from the Red Lion car park and a three-minute walk from the Newnham car park.

Customers can also choose to start and/or finish the evening at Scudamores' Main Boatyard in Mill Lane, Cambridge, as chauffeured punts are available to get to and from Grantchester.

Bookings

Tickets cost £20 for Arts Picturehouse Members and Concessions £20, and £25 for full price. For an additional £5, you can reserve your punt ride from and/or back to central Cambridge (Scudamores' Main Boatyard in Mill Lane). Please click on the following links to book your tickets:
Greenscape, Tuesday 16 September
Screening starting at 8.00, 8.10, 8.20, 8.30, 8.40, 8.50
PLUS optional departure from Scudamores' Main Boatyard at 5.45, 6.00, 6.15
Battlefield, Wednesday 17 September
Screening starting at 8.00, 8.10, 8.20, 8.30, 8.40, 8.50
PLUS optional departure from Scudamores' Main Boatyard at 5.45, 6.00, 6.15
Riverrun, Tuesday 23 September
Screening starting at 8.00, 8.10, 8.20, 8.30, 8.40, 8.50
PLUS optional departure from Scudamores' Main Boatyard at 5.45, 6.00, 6.15
Dream Screen, Thursday 25 September
Screening starting at 8.00, 8.10, 8.20, 8.30, 8.40, 8.50
PLUS optional departure from Scudamores' Main Boatyard at 5.45, 6.00, 6.15

Getting on Board

You can join your punt at The Red Lion pub in Grantchester from 7.30pm onwards. View Larger Map You can find more information about Grantchester on the Scudamores website. Alternatively, you can begin the evening by taking a punt to Grantchester (approx. 75 mins) from Scudamores' Main Boatyard in Mill Lane.