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Latest news from Cheltenham event and festival organisers.
New businesses opening in Cheltenham.
Seasonal guides, with helpful recommendations from the team, including – Mother’s Day gift guide and Mother's Day dining guide, Father’s Day gift guide and gift ideas for teachers.
Guides to enjoying the exceptional food and drink in Cheltenham, including our regular Foodie Focus which shares new restaurants and bars in Cheltenham.
The team at Visit Cheltenham are passionate about the town and love sharing their personal recommendations to help locals and visitors plan their visit. Our recent helpful guides include – Guide to summer of festivals and sport in Cheltenham and pubs where you can watch the World Cup.

Whether you're a first-time visitor to Cheltenham or a local resident, our regularly updated blogs provide inspiration and practical advice to help you uncover the best of our Regency spa town.

Food & drink

Foodie Focus: A taste of what’s new in Cheltenham

4 min read

There has never been a better time to visit Cheltenham. With its booming food scene continuing to…

Foodie Focus: A taste of what’s new in Cheltenham

Our Cheltenham

Teacher appreciation – 9 gift ideas from Cheltenham retailers

5 min read

The end of the summer term is nearly here (yes, already!), and what better way to say a big thank…

Teacher appreciation – 9 gift ideas from Cheltenham retailers

Family

Experience a summer of festivals and sport in Regency Cheltenham

2 min read

From world-class festivals to unforgettable sporting moments, Cheltenham showcases exactly why it is…

Experience a summer of festivals and sport in Regency Cheltenham

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Cheltenham pubs where you can watch the World Cup

5 min read

The FIFA World Cup is well underway, with fans around the world enjoying a summer of world class…

Cheltenham pubs where you can watch the World Cup

Arts

Cheltenham Festivals launches new 5-year strategy

4 min read

Leading national arts charity Cheltenham Festivals has just launched ‘The Next…

Cheltenham Festivals launches new 5-year strategy

Our Cheltenham

Home of the ‘Devil’s Chimney’ in the Cotswolds declared a National Nature Reserve by Natural England

5 min read

Cheltenham Escarpment, known locally as Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common, declared the…

Home of the ‘Devil’s Chimney’ in the Cotswolds declared a National Nature Reserve by Natural England

Food & drink

Foodie Focus: A taste of what’s new in Cheltenham

4 min read

There has never been a better time to visit Cheltenham. With its booming food scene continuing to…

Food & drink

JM Socials launches new customer loyalty scheme and is giving away over £90 in rewards to celebrate

1 min read

After months of planning behind the scenes, JM Socials has officially launched its brand-new loyalty…

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New European small plates restaurant LARDON opening at Elkstone Studios

1 min read

LARDON is a new European-inspired small plates restaurant opening on 22nd June 2026 at Elkstone…

New European small plates restaurant LARDON opening at Elkstone Studios

Food & drink

Dine on sunshine at Rosa's Thai

1 min read

At Rosa’s Thai, they celebrate the bold flavours of Thai cooking and Thailand’s…

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FilmChelt

FilmChelt is an independent film festival, run by a not for profit charity bringing an exciting programme of films and events to the heart of Cheltenham.

Aerial view of Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Imperial Gardens and surrounding areas.

FilmChelt brings 10 days of world class films to Cheltenham this autumn

By FilmChelt on Jul. 08, 2026

The annual FilmChelt festival returns this October giving film lovers the chance to immerse themselves in a host of films, from the year’s hottest releases to classics and cult movies. FilmChelt held its first festival in 2025, screening more than 40 award winning and world class films in…

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Foodie Focus: A taste of what’s new in Cheltenham

Teacher appreciation – 9 gift ideas from Cheltenham retailers

Experience a summer of festivals and sport in Regency Cheltenham

Cheltenham pubs where you can watch the World Cup

Cheltenham Festivals launches new 5-year strategy

Home of the ‘Devil’s Chimney’ in the Cotswolds declared a National Nature Reserve by Natural England

Food & drink news

Foodie Focus: A taste of what’s new in Cheltenham

JM Socials launches new customer loyalty scheme and is giving away over £90 in rewards to celebrate

New European small plates restaurant LARDON opening at Elkstone Studios

Dine on sunshine at Rosa's Thai

Latest blog posts in date order

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FilmChelt brings 10 days of world class films to Cheltenham this autumn

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