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Pittville Pump Room

Laying the first cornerstone for Pittville Pump Room

By Visit Cheltenham on May 04, 2018

The laying of the Pump Room’s foundation stone on 4 May 1825 was one of the most splendid events in Cheltenham’s history. In the words of the Cheltenham Journal, “the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, the firing of cannon and other rejoicing …. crowds of persons from all the…

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Pittville Pump Room

Pittville Park's Regency Heritage

By Visit Cheltenham on May 03, 2018

The height of Regency fashion... Pittville Park today is Cheltenham’s largest public park with many opportunities for recreation including an amazing children’s playground. But it started life as something rather different. The gardens, lake and the beautiful Pump Room were designed by entrepreneur…

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