Blog (Activities) - Visit Cheltenham

A new free app promoting local businesses, events and attractions to visitors and residents is being launched in Cheltenham this week in time for thousands of people visiting for Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

The day is set to be an extra special celebration, with birthday cake firmly on the menu, as it also marks the beginning of her 50^th year as the castle’s esteemed Chatelaine.

A new survey inviting people to share their views on the type of physical activities they enjoy, where they take place and if there are any barriers that may prevent them from exercising.

Last year’s event welcomed 800 new arrivals, the biggest of its kind in the UK, and 2024 promises to be equally as exciting with 828 lambs and 61 kids expected this spring.

With awe-inspiring events, fabulous festivals, historic milestones and famous faces all set to grace Cheltenham this calendar year, 2024 is looking set to be a monumental time for The Festival Town.

Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park presents Father Christmas arriving at his Cotswold residence for Christmas on the Farm and the return of the Enchanted Light Trail.

Cheltenham Literature Festival has announced its annual programme of free events to complement its world-famous gathering of international authors, thinkers and artists. 

Tickets are now available for Cheltenham International Film Festival, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year and is taking place September 15^th - 24^th.

Roxy Lanes Cheltenham will feature an exciting range of activities, including ten pin bowling, American pool, air hockey, a batting cage, karaoke, and more!

Christian Wolmar, an award-winning writer and broadcaster specialising in transport, is to attend the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway’s book festival.

The full line up has been announced for The Times and Sunday Times longest running Cheltenham Literature Festival 2023.

The NCLB Party in the Park, celebrating the FIFA Women’s World Cup through sports, music and technology takes place in Cheltenham for the first time!

Get ready to Pedal for Maggie's as the local charity invites supporters to hop on their bikes and take part in their annual fundraising event for a worthy cause.

This summer, a host of fun events and activities aimed at giving children and young people the space, time and freedom to play, returns to Cheltenham as part of No Child Left Behind’s Summer of Play 2023. 

A magical world cast its spell on Sudeley Castle in nearby Winchcombe at the weekend.