Blog (March 2022) - Visit Cheltenham

Cheltenham has successfully retained its Purple Flag for a sixth consecutive year. The nationally recognised award is given to towns and cities that have an appealing, safe and welcoming evening and night-time economy.

Cheltenham Science Festival is back at full scale for its 20th birthday from 7 - 12 June. Bringing together the UK’s most respected scientists, science communicators, writers and artists...

A procession of life-sized rhino, hippo, zebra and orangutan sculptures made with natural materials have taken over the gardens at our local historical attraction, Sudeley Castle. 

One of Cheltenham’s best-loved events is back after two years’ absence as Cheltenham Jazz Festival returns for six days of unmissable free gigs over the May Bank Holiday weekend. 

A grant fund of £50,000 is available to local good causes, in support of the town’s celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Online applications open from 21 March until 27 May 2022. 

A special evening of music and entertainment to be co-hosted at Everyman Theatre Cheltenham to support the DEC Ukrainian Appeal...

Work to improve Clarence Fountain and create a ‘pocket park’ in the heart of Cheltenham town centre, begins this month.  

Based on the Oscar-nominated 1987 classic movie thriller, Fatal Attraction, this revamped and updated stage rendition is sure to grab both newcomers and fans of the original alike.

Are you travelling or considering travelling to Cheltenham Racecourse by e-scooter? With traffic typically cery busy during Festival week, e-scooters can be the fastest means of getting to the Festival site, while also offering a more sustainable option. 

Photo highlights, featuring all four days of the Cheltenham Festival. Featuring celebrities and useful inspiration for planning your next race day outfit. 

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is ready to welcome travellers over its 14-mile Cotswold line between Cheltenham Racecourse & Broadway, from the 12 March.

Britain’s Got Talent Winner Jai McDowall joins International Soprano Lisa Jane Kelsey to star in this celebration of the golden age of musical theatre!

London Mozart Players, New English Ballet Theatre, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Tenebrae and The English Concert among this year’s inspirational line-up.

Fatal Attraction is coming to the Everyman Theatre next week. This award-winning thriller makes its way to the stage for the first time and is guaranteed to be a memorable evening. 

This year's Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival promises to be the biggest yet with highlights including John Torode, the celebrity co-presenter of MasterChef.