Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Though Cheltenham does not sit within the Cotswolds it's so close that many Cotswold visitors visit this lovely spa town when they are in the area.
Cheltenham is a popular tourist destination, known for its Regency architecture, festivals, and horse racing. The town is home to the Cheltenham Festival, one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world. Cheltenham is also home to a number of other festivals, including the Cheltenham Literature Festival, the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, and the Cheltenham Science Festival. The town has a vibrant cultural scene, with a number of museums, theatres, and art galleries. Cheltenham is also a popular place to live, with a good selection of schools, shops, and restaurants.
Where is Cheltenham, Gloucestershire?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Cheltenham
No, Cheltenham is not a city. Cheltenham is a town in Gloucestershire.
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The 2023 Cheltenham Jazz Festival took place at Montpellier Gardens between 26th April and 1sy May 2023.
Performers included Laura Jurd, London jazz collective Ezra Collective, Mercury-nominated pianist Fergus McCreadie amd multi-award-winning Scottish singer Georgia Cécile.
The 2024 Cheltenham Jazz Festival is due to take place from 1st to 6th May 2024.
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Cheltenham is situated to the west of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). In fact, the Cotswolds is Cheltenham's eastern neighbour, with Cotswold locations including Winchcombe and Shipton Oliffe less than 10 miles from Cheltenham.
So while Cheltenham is not "officially" in the Cotswolds, it's very close!
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Holst Victorian House does not have catering facilities, but is a short walk to numerous cafes and restaurants in Cheltenham.
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Admission to Holst Victorian House is £10 for Adults. Children - Free
Carers, Members, Benefactors and Friends of the Museum as well as those with an active Art Fund membership receive free admission.
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Located in The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham, Cineworld is a multiplex cinema showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.
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Cheltenham is a fine spa town in Gloucestershire. It lies on the edge of the Cotswolds, 8 miles from Gloucester and 15 miles from Cirencester
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Attractions, businesses and places to visit in the local area
Queens Hotel Cheltenham
Steeped in history, the Queens Hotel boasts a lavish Palladian-style edifice, coupled with Greek and Roman influences, forming a unique part of the famous Georgian spa town of Cheltenham.
Paragon Gallery, Cheltenham
The Cotswolds leading contemporary art gallery, offering original paintings, prints and sculpture from emerging talent to household names like Sir Peter Blake, Bruce McLean, Terry O'Neill, Matisse, Picasso and more
The Wilson, Cheltenham art gallery and museum
The Wilson, formerly known as Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum
Holst Victorian House, Cheltenham
Situated in the house where he was born in 1874, the Museum was founded by Gustav Holst's daughter Imogen in 1974
Lilley Brook Golf Club, Cheltenham
Sitting on the south east edge of Cheltenham, Lilley Brook is a thriving Members Club that provides an equally warm welcome to visiting golfers.
Briarfields, Adults Only Touring Park in Cheltenham
Briarfields is a small family owned Adults Only (18yrs+) Motel & Touring Caravan and Camping Site located just 2 miles from Cheltenham and 6 miles from Gloucester
Cleeve Hill Hotel, Cheltenham
Cleeve Hill Hotel nestles at the peak of the Cotswolds with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding hills and countryside.
Kilkenny Viewpoint and Nature Reserve
Kilkenny nature reserve is a 5-hectare site offering fantastic panoramic views of the Cotswolds.
Belas Knap Long Barrow
A particularly fine example of a Neolithic long barrow of c.3800 BC in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside.
Shipton Golf Course
Shipton Golf Course offers a superb 9 hole pay and play course in the heart of the Cotswolds.
The Frogmill, Shipton Oliffe, Andoversford
Eat, drink, sleep and celebrate at The Frogmill - Pub, hotel and restaurant nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds in Cheltenham
Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
Winchcombe, a small medieval market town in the Cotswold hills of Gloucestershire.
The Nest, Winchcombe
A stylish duplex holiday apartment enjoys a superb location in the heart of the picturesque historic town of Winchcombe, offering easy access into the Cotswold villages and breath-taking countryside
Winchcombe Museum
Winchcombe Museum began life in 1928 in the Parvis Room, above the porch at St Peter's Church.
Sudeley Castle and Gardens
As one of the most beautiful castles to visit in England, there is so much to discover at Sudeley Castle
Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire
Tewkesbury Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery and is now a parish church. Considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain.
Gloucester Cathedral
Come and explore 1,000 years of history in this glorious, sacred space where worship takes place daily and all are welcome to join a service and maybe get to experience the beautiful singing of one of the Cathedral Choirs.