Blog (March 2023) - Visit Cheltenham

World renowned Danish homeware retail store, Søstrene Grene, is opening its first Gloucestershire store soon and you are invited.

The magic doesn’t stop after The Festival, The April Meeting is around the corner, a wonderful two-day meeting at the Home of Jump Racing. As always at Cheltenham there is something quite special about the atmosphere.

A celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and culture will feature the first pride parade for over a decade, drag performances, live music and broadcast of the Eurovision grand final.

A popular fine dining restaurant in Cheltenham has been awarded its first Michelin Star in the Michelin Guide 2023, adding further prestige to Cheltenham’s thriving food and drink scene.

The award winning venue prides itself on constantly evolving its spaces both indoor and out, always striving to provide an inclusive experience for all visitors.

Restaurant Journey opened its doors only five months ago. With consistently good reviews and a positive visit from Michelin, we catch up with Head Chef and owner, to understand how his travels have influenced the restaurant. 

Local Cheltenham community groups are being encouraged to apply for a share of £30k funding available to local good causes, to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on Saturday 6 May.

4.5 million pounds worth of property has recently been added to Luxury Apartments portfolio, a provider for serviced apartments in Cheltenham, due to demand from corporate clients.

There will be activities for children such as a bouncy castle, giant lawn games and hook-a-duck in the children’s paddling pool, aswell as synchronised swimming routines from Synchro.

Applications are now open for a hugely exciting pilot climate action project taking place in Cheltenham. Climate Changemakers are looking for around 10 people to join a peer-led learning journey to create real change in their communities. 

Last year’s Cheltenham Festival was worth an estimated £274 million to the local economy, according to the results of a special report undertaken by the University of Gloucestershire.

We’ve called around our local hotels to put together this list of last-minute accommodation. These hotel rooms will not be available for long!

On a warm June day, there is nowhere nicer to spend a few hours of leisure time than Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham enjoying the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival. Running from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 June.

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Cheltenham's local theatre is gearing up for a unique celebration of women’s creativity and talent. The Laurence Olivier award-winning comedy Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), arriving at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham.

From world premieres at Cheltenham Town Hall and emerging talent in the Pittville Pump Room to a rule-free event in DEYA Brewery Taproom, the Festival will once again bring together music from across the classical spectrum.