Blog (2020) - Visit Cheltenham

A round up of the best picnic spots in Cheltenham and our recommended nearby cafes and delis serving tasty picnic treats...

Cycling fans, Patrick and Sue, owners of the Number 8 Cheltenham, share their favourite Cotswolds and Cheltenham bike rides…

To celebrate the places readers have discovered during the lockdown we’ve launching a new series, ‘Recommended by locals…’ starting with local mum Rachel who recommends Lineover Woods and Nottingham Hill. 

To celebrate Cheltenham being voted the best place to live in the South West 2020 by The Sunday Times we hosted a competition asking local people to share with us why they love living in Cheltenham... 

Cheltenham has been voted the best place to live in the South West 2020 by The Sunday Times with its education, culture and connectivity highlighted amongst its best attributes.  

Day Two of The Festival, Ladies Day was a royal and star-studded occasion with many well-known faces in the crowds including Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Zara Tindall, Princess Anne, Vogue Williams, Jade Dunkerton plus many more...

Looking for a great cocktail bar in Cheltenham to enjoy a drink in town with friends? We have you covered with this guide to the best cocktail bars and mixologists in town...

As we gear up for the busiest week of the year for Cheltenham we thought it would be fun to share some fascinating Race Week facts including the 6,000 staff employed to ensure The Cheltenham Festival runs smoothly and the estimated £100million income the four days of racing bring to Gloucestershire every year....

The perfect middle ground between breakfast and lunch, brunch is an enjoyable way to fuel up for the day ahead. Check out our guide to the best brunch spots in Cheltenham (as voted for by students at the University of Gloucestershire).

A fascinating trip back in time from 1860 to present day to learn how The Cheltenham Festival began...  

Want to look effortlessly fabulous while placing your bets at Cheltenham Racecourse this year?  We've asked local style expert Kate Evans to share her top race wear tips...

Today we headed to the Cotswolds Hills to put our detective skills to the test at Sudeley Castle. Find out how we got on...

Stephanie Shaw, Personal Stylist at John Lewis & Partners Cheltenham, shares her top tips for ladies racing style, which are sure to inspire your look for the upcoming Cheltenham Festival... 

Sam Jones, Personal Stylist at John Lewis & Partners Cheltenham gives his top tips for men's racing style, to ensure you’re dressed like a winner for the upcoming Cheltenham Festival - even if your horse comes in last!

As we excitedly announced a few weeks ago, the Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham recently benefited from an £800,000 investment.  We popped along this week to check it out for ourselves...