Blog (October 2019) - Visit Cheltenham

Half term is upon us, and for many Cheltenham families the next week will be focussed on finding ways to keep the children entertained. We invited local mum of two girls, Karen, from Stopping at Two to review Enchanted Sudeley over the weekend.

The faint sound of Christmas bells are creeping up on us and the present shopping has some-what commenced. Don’t start wishing November away though as we have some fabulous events taking place in Cheltenham this month!

Real ale fans take note!  It's not long until the Cheltenham Real Ale Festival returns and this year the organisers CAMRA are promising a range of vegan friendly beers to be on offer.

Whether you delight in the colourful flashes and twinkling stars or prefer the ear-shattering boom of a rocket, you'll see plenty of fireworks exploding in the sky on Bonfire Night in Cheltenham.

Christmas markets, an incredible Christmas light switch-on and an entertaining late night shopping event. This year Christmas in Cheltenham is certain to be a magical one.

The Everyman Theatre Company has announced a brand-new production and UK tour of Ronald Harwood’s highly acclaimed drama, The Dresser, starring Julian Clary as Norman and Olivier Award winner Matthew Kelly as ‘Sir’.

We asked local blogger, Jamie from Thrifty Mumma Thirfty Bubba, to review Peter Pan Goes Wrong on our behalf. It’s safe to say, she had a brilliant time! The show is on until Saturday 2 November so make sure you don’t miss this fantastic performance!

Cheltenham Festivals has annouced that former Roundhouse Head of Music Dave Gaydon has been appointed as Cheltenham Jazz Festival’s new Head of Programming.

One lucky family will win four adult raceday essentials packages for Family Fun Raceday taking place during The November Meeting on Sunday 17^th November at Cheltenham Racecourse - and don't forget kids go free!

This fabulous prize worth £172 includes everything you need for a great day at the races including…

Read on for full details of the spectacular Christmas lights switch-on event coming to Cheltenham on Saturday November 23...

The 2019 Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has marked its 70th anniversary with a record-breaking number of tickets sold. With its most international, diverse programme yet, the world’s oldest literature Festival reached a larger audience than ever before, supported by a new broadcast partnership with Sky Arts.

Daily performances of Our House are taking place until Saturday 19th October so it's not too late to go and check it out for yourself!

Businesses are being given the chance to fight for their honour and charity as Cheltenham Racecourse launches a brand-new sporting fixture.

Perhaps one of Cheltenham's best-kept secrets, which is an absolute must-see on your visit, is the Holst Birthplace Museum. We catch up with Laura Kinnear, Curator of the Museum to find out more...

We invited local theatre enthusiast, Jane, to review My Beautiful Laundrette for us at The Everyman Theatre.  She left the theatre with plenty of intriguing food for thought. Read on for more details...