Visiting a new place can be daunting, particularly when you want to sightsee but you're not sure where to start! Introducing Anne from local tour company Tour & Explore, who is a font of knowledge about Cheltenham and The Cotswolds and delivers an informative, engaging tour every single time..…
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At a time when retail giants such as Toys'R'Us and Maplins are closing their doors for a final time, there is a part of Cheltenham's thriving town centre that really is bucking the trend in this current economic downturn... From stylish clothing store, Monty Smith, to the evergreen Café Sarnie; from…
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Exiting Cheltenham on the B4632 and climbing Cleeve Hill, it is just a 15 minute drive to perhaps one of Englands most aesthetic castles - Sudeley Castle. Nestled in the stunning village of Winchcombe, The Castle is still owned privately, but much of the house, its ruins and its gardens are open to…
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The Suffolks is a smart and stunning District of Cheltenham, famous for its independent, boutique shopping. Each year, the region run a series of Sunday Markets, where the beautiful streets are closed and the shopping offer expands with independent stalls popping up along the street. Stroll at your…
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Having visited authentic American diners on countless occasions ‘across the pond’, I find the British alternatives often never seem to live up to the state-side ones. Despite the frequent disappointments, I’m always keen to try and find somewhere to match up to the real American experience, so when…
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Parents and children alike are spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment in Cheltenham. From parks to playgrounds and pools, you're sure to find something suitable to while away the hours in this resplendent regency town. Here we share a handful of our favourite ways to entertain children in…
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Right in the heart of Cheltenham, Holst Victorian House showcases the life of The Planets composer, and preserves legendary memorabilia including the house he was born and grew up in, and the pianoforte he used to compose his famous works. Gustav Holst is of course one of the famous sons of…
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As part of the national and local commemoration of WW1, Cheltenham Ladies College is hosting “A Chronicle of War Work” exhibition at the Parabola Arts Centre, which tells the story of pupils and staff and their support of the war effort. The exhibition is open until the 25th May, and we’ve asked…
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As part of the exploration of periods of British history, through the towns that flourished, Historian Alice Roberts came to Cheltenham to identify and understand the Regency Period, for her Channel 4 documentary series Britain’s Most Historic Towns . Cheltenham, which holds the title for ‘most…
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The laying of the Pump Room’s foundation stone on 4 May 1825 was one of the most splendid events in Cheltenham’s history. In the words of the Cheltenham Journal, “the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, the firing of cannon and other rejoicing …. crowds of persons from all the…
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