Blog (Activities) - Visit Cheltenham

This summer, a host of fun events and activities aimed at giving children and young people the space, time and freedom to play, returns to Cheltenham as part of No Child Left Behind’s Summer of Play 2023. 

A magical world cast its spell on Sudeley Castle in nearby Winchcombe at the weekend.

GWSR Plc President, Pete Waterman, visits Summer Heritage Diesel Gala to support GWR Trust's Stanway Viaduct appeal.

This summer, Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park invites families to immerse themselves in an extravaganza of exciting activities and new countryside experiences.

Take in some nostalgia at the annual summer heritage diesel gala from 7th-9th July. Diesels from the 1960's and 70s will haul trains over the weekend to an intense timetable.

A new provider has been announced by Gloucestershire County Council to continue the e-scooters trial in Cheltenham and Gloucester.

A vibrant and colourful celebration of Cheltenham's diversity returned to Pittville Park on June 10th 2023, with food, music, arts and crafts and a huge array of international cultures being showcased.

Have your books ready for GWSR Book Festival on Saturday 23rd September at Winchcombe station.

Sarah James, Director at Craft Festival, has been awarded an MBE for services to craft in His Majesty King Charles’ Birthday Honours List.

Horrible Histories is live on stage at the Everyman Theatre until Sunday. We invited Danielle Ellis & her 9 year old granddaughter to check it out. They said it was gruesomely good!

The Big Screen in the Gardens is set to host a packed programme of films for all to enjoy this weekend including Mamma Mia, Toy Story 4, Lion King and two films on Sunday with a climate awareness theme - WALL-E and Big Miracle...

Last night we had the absolute pleasure of watching Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Everyman Theatre. The musical sensation has returned for one week only following the two week, sold-out run in June and July...

The Big Screen in the Gardens has arrived! Families and sports fans gathered in Imperial Gardens yesterday to watch the first of many free movies being shown this summer and the eagerly anticipated Olympics Opening Ceremony...

Mischief's multi award-winning international smash hit comedy has returned to the Everyman Theatre until the 1st August. We invited local theatre enthusiast, Danielle Ellis, to check it out on behalf of Visit Cheltenham...

Exhibition at GWSR marks 40 years of progress for a railway that began with nothing and now operates main line services between Cheltenham and Broadway. The special day recognises the ‘vision and determination’ of pioneering volunteers...