Blog (Attractions) - Visit Cheltenham

Families across the county are preparing to go wild this summer as a pride of lions take to the streets of Gloucestershire.

February is just around the corner, and we think it's a great time to blow away the cobwebs and show your support of a new Cheltenham restaurant!

We may be ever so slightly biased, but we believe Cheltenham is absolutely deserving of its spot on the list and we've rounded up a few key reasons as to why.

Cheltenham is gearing up for an unforgettable 2025, with a year packed full of exciting events, landmark anniversaries, and new experiences. The Festival Town is set to shine with a series of unmissable moments.

Lumière Restaurant and Le Champignon Sauvage have put Cheltenham firmly on the UK’s culinary map. Both restaurants have been recognised in Harden’s Top 100 UK Restaurants list, with Lumiere coming in at an incredible number 9!

The festive season at Cheltenham Ice Rink officially commenced last night with a grand opening. Located in the heart of the spectacular Imperial Gardens.

One of the many wonderful things about the Cheltenham Paint Festival is that you can enjoy the expressive street art, created by incredible artists from around the world, year-round.

Seven parks and green spaces across Cheltenham retain their Green Flag status for another year after being named among the best in the country.

The mural has been designed and has been brought to life by acclaimed street artist and director of Cheltenham Paint Festival, Andy 'Dice' Davies, ‘Dice67’.

Once referred to as ‘the most romantic place in the Cotswolds’, Sudeley Castle & Gardens offers a magnificent backdrop for weddings of all sizes, with a select number of dates for weddings each year.

The art trail will see more than 30 majestic lions individually decorated by artists taking to the streets of both Cheltenham and Gloucester next year.

Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park is celebrating after winning not just one, but four prestigious accolades at the National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN) 2024 awards.

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.

GWSR picks up two top accolades in Cotswolds Concierge Awards. Railway is ‘Best Attraction in the Cotswolds’ and organised ‘Best Event in the Cotswolds’.

A vibrant and colourful celebration of Cheltenham's diversity returned to Pittville Park on June 10th 2023, with food, music, arts and crafts and a huge array of international cultures being showcased.