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…
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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The world’s longest-running literature festival has welcomed its biggest-ever box office as it celebrates the enduring power of stories in the National Year of Reading. The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has closed its 2026 edition with the highest Box Office in its…
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Residents, businesses and road users are being invited to a series of public information events to find out more about the next major stage of Gloucestershire County Council’s M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme. The scheme will transform junction 10 into an all-movements junction, allowing drivers…
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The Cheltenham Trust has announced its “Season of Joy” for the festive period, with a host of events across the town promising something special for every resident. The charity – which looks after some of the Regency town’s most cherished culture, sport and leisure venues - has planned a…
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Tewkesbury Abbey is set to bring one of history's greatest stories to life this autumn with From Conquest to Kingdom – The Bayeux Tapestry and Norman Heritage Trail, opening on 22 October 2026. Collage (image left & top right) The Bayeux Tapestry, (image bottom right) Tewkesbury Abbey…
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Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has confirmed that its magical Christmas on the Farm festive family experience will return this winter, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Friday 27th November – Sunday 13th December, plus extra dates around Christmas (Thursday 17th – Wednesday 23rd December)…
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This October, communities across the UK and Ireland are lighting up in celebration of Purple Flag Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative recognising towns and cities that offer safe, welcoming, and enjoyable evening and night-time experiences. The Purple Flag accreditation, awarded by the…
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