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Cheltenham voted best place to live in the South West

Cheltenham has been voted the best place to live in the South West 2020 by The Sunday Times with its education, culture and connectivity highlighted amongst its best attributes. Cheltenham is no stranger to such accolades, having been voted by The Telegraph as the best place in the UK to raise a…

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Fascinating facts about The Cheltenham Festival

As we gear up for the busiest week of the year for Cheltenham we thought it would be fun to share some fascinating Race Week facts including the 6,000 staff employed to ensure The Cheltenham Festival runs smoothly and the estimated £100million income the four days of racing bring to Gloucestershire…

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History of The Cheltenham Festival

A fascinating trip back in time from 1860 to present day to learn how The Cheltenham Festival began. Now the ultimate bucket list event that captures the heart of every sports fan, attracting over 265,000 racegoers annually who come together to watch 28 races across four extraordinary days…

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Cheltenham's best brunch spots

The perfect middle ground between breakfast and lunch, brunch is an enjoyable way to fuel up for the day ahead. From restaurants offering French toast to fluffy vegan pancakes, these are some of the best brunch spots in Cheltenham, as recommended by students at the University of Gloucestershire…

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