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Paul Cooper from This Country stars as Scrooge in a brand-new, laugh-out-loud A Christmas Carol at Cheltenham's Parabola Arts Centre this December. Dust off your top hat and wrap up warm, because Cheltenham has a brand-new festive treat in store. This December, the Parabola Arts Centre stages its…
Win your basket every hour, plus Christmas best prices: Big Christmas Weekend Event comes to Cheltenham on 7th and 8th November. Santa and his elves, free food tasters and live music all available at a free fun-filled family weekend. Shoppers at Charlies Cheltenham have 15 chances to have their…
Get Christmas off to a magical start in Cheltenham as The Brewery Quarter brings an afternoon and evening of free festive entertainment to town, featuring Santa, The Grinch, Bluey, live performances, circus acts and the return of the hugely popular Huntrix trio. Cheltenham's festive season is set…
Christmas is a special time of year in Cheltenham. Whether you are planning a Christmas break or live nearby and want to get into the Christmas spirit, you'll find our guide to the top things to do at Christmas in Cheltenham 2026 helpful, featuring a Christmas projection, magical light trails…
Cheltenham will reflect, respect and remember all those people who gave their lives for our freedom 11am on Sunday 8 November - Cheltenham’s remembrance service and parade to honour the sacrifice of our armed services and civilians in war 11am on Wednesday 11 November - pause to remember, two…
Wychwood Festival has revealed a huge line-up for 2027, with indie Britpop icons Supergrass announced as Friday night headliners, joining previously confirmed synth-pop legends The Human League, who headline Saturday night. Returning to Cheltenham Racecourse over new dates between 4th to 6th June…
It starts with the details Cheltenham is a town best taken at a stroll: independent shops to drift in and out of, coffee lingered over beneath Regency balconies, and the quiet satisfaction of having nowhere in particular to be. The trouble is that a trip can be undone by remarkably little (a cool…
A sparkling new Christmas light projection show, festive markets, family-friendly pantomimes and world-class horse racing are among the highlights of Cheltenham’s Christmas celebrations. Collage (top left) Municipal Offices Christmas projection show, (bottom left) Pittville Pump Room, (right)…
This winter, Ellenborough Park invites guests to curl up with a good book, enjoy a glass of mulled wine and discover the stories behind the stories, as the elegant Cotswolds country house hotel announces a special Festive Literary Programme. The event will feature four much-loved authors and…
Visitors are invited to visit Cheltenham’s faith and belief communities as they open their doors as part of national Inter Faith Week from Sunday 8 to Sunday 15 November. Anyone who would like to learn more about and celebrate the diversity of faith and belief in Cheltenham is welcome at any of…