Blog (Activities) - Visit Cheltenham

Orchestras, opera stars, emerging artists and composers made an emotional return to the Cheltenham Music Festival. This year’s event ended on a high note with the Free Music Weekend... 

A host of activities aimed at giving children the space, time and freedom to play is coming to Cheltenham this summer as Covid-19 restrictions are eased.

Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) has been successful in securing the votes required for a second term, having received the overwhelming backing of businesses in the town.

First names revealed as The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2021 marks the return of full capacity events... 

The Everyman Theatre has just revealed that the hit show - Priscilla Queen of the Desert – will return to the Everyman Theatre to play to full capacity audiences this summer.

Sudeley Castle & Gardens is now fully open for the summer and ready to welcome locals and visitors. The castle team have thrown open the doors to their treasured castle rooms and Royal Sudeley exhibition...

Discover how Cheltenham has changed the world on a walking tour with Around Cheltenham. The tour features remarkable Cheltonians who have influenced medicine, sport, aviation, magic, music, bathtime - even science fiction!

Unfortunately, due to the government announcement on the 14th of June regarding extending lockdown until the 19th of July, we have postponed the event to a later date 23rd - 25th July 2021. 

The Government’s announcement on Monday that there will be a four-week delay to easing lockdown restrictions has meant Cheltenham Jazz Festival can no longer go ahead with its planned series of six ticketed jazz concerts... 

The UK’s leading scientists, presenters, writers, artists and activists have made their way to Cheltenham for one of the first post-lockdown festivals of 2021.

Take the new public art trail and find all the kingfishers scattered across the Cotswolds. 

After a very wet May, the sun is on its way. Events are also well and truly back in The Festival Town from this month!  Get ready to fill your diary with epic theatre performances, fun activities and festivals of all kinds, from science to food.

The Everyman Theatre is raising the curtain and unveiling a new season of stunning shows for the coming months in a brand-new brochure out now.

We are delighted to announce that the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) has expanded its services from today (18 May), reflecting the latest relaxation of Covid lockdown restrictions

Steve and Sean are qualified Blue Badge tourist guides with a special interest in Cheltenham. We asked them to get involved with our latest campaign #HappyPlaceCheltenham...