Blog (June 2019) - Visit Cheltenham

Summer is well and truly here and what better way to spend it than eating and drinking!   We've got all the gossip on the best food and drink themed events and gastronomic happenings in Cheltenham, with a newly opened Spanish tapas restaurant being our first port of call...

Cheltenham’s favourite family fiesta will take place once again in the beautiful Montpellier Gardens on Saturday 6th July 12pm - 9pm. Entry will be free of charge with over 20 acts performing throughout the day including music, dance, theatre and arts performances for all ages.

A truly macabre title this may well be but an undoubtedly extraordinary spectacle this show most definitely is.

A series of free local tree trails have been designed to showcase some of Cheltenham’s most beautiful trees.

Montpellier Gardens and Springfields Park in Cheltenham have recently been judged and recognised by the Green Flag Award scheme as some of the very best in the world.

Beginning with a prize-winning Fanfare for Three Trumpets to announce Cheltenham Music Festival’s 75^th birthday, Imperial Gardens will be jam-packed with free music over the weekend of 5 to 7 July. 

What a week Cheltenham Science Festival was!  We enjoyed six days of scientific debate and exploration including events celebrating 50 years since the Apollo moon landing and 150 years of the Periodic Table...

Cheltenham Music Festival will announce its 75^th birthday with a 'Fanfare for Three Trumpets'. The Festival is calling for composers of all ages and musical ability to submit a fanfare, with a cash prize of £250 for the winner.

It’s not long now until Father’s Day.  The one day of the year dedicated to expressing to your Dad how much he means to you. 

To help you in your search for meaningful, unique gifts and unexpected gifts that your Dad will love we’ve rounded up some fabulous ideas.  We’ve included gifts you can purchase from local independent shops in Cheltenham as well as some of the best offers we’ve spotted around town at local restaurants and event venues.

Cheltenham's Street Chilli Fiesta returned to the heart of the town on Saturday for a third year, once again attracting hundreds of people to Cambray Place.

92 year-old John Cornwell from Cheltenham will be once again returning to the beaches of Normandy on the 6th June. Along with 300 other Normandy veterans who are being taken back to France by the The Royal British Legion (RBL) on a specially chartered ship for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Veterans and members of the public are encouraged to attend a short Parade and Service of Commemoration this Thursday, 6th June at 12.30pm at the War Memorial, Promenade, Cheltenham. Mayor Roger Whyborn will be present and will lay a special D-Day75 poppy wreath.

After last week’s half term laughs courtesy of the very funny and entertaining Tom Gates, it’s more comedy this week as Mel Brooks’ laugh out loud Tony Award winning farce The Producers takes to the stage at The Everyman Theatre Cheltenham.

June is another month with a full events programme in and around the town.  There is something going on for ALL ages and interests from foodie events to music events and even Cheltenham's first Balloon Fiesta at Cheltenham Racecourse.