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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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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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Cheltenham’s Literature Festival may be centred on books, writers and ideas, but on its opening evening Montpellier will also be celebrating the town’s thriving visual arts scene. On Friday 9 October, several of Montpellier’s galleries will be keeping their doors open into the evening, inviting…
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The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has today announced its free programme of events and activities, inviting audiences of all ages to create, share and connect through storytelling, while affirming its commitment to connecting communities and broadening access to culture. At…
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This autumn, The Wilson relaunches its museum wing to tell the story of Cheltenham through the eyes of its communities. The museum’s transformation has been shaped by over 58,000 responses to the Big Museum Project, answering questions including which of Cheltenham’s many stories are important to…
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Following a successful pilot earlier this year and a series of well-attended weekly sessions, No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is bringing the Youth Cafe back to Smokey Joe's in Cheltenham town centre from Thursday 3 September. The sessions will be supported by youth work providers Springbank Community…
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2026 FULL PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT Alexei Sayle | Andrew Child | Andrew Davies | Anneka Rice | AP McCoy | Ashley James | Blake Morrison | Boyd Hilton | Caitlin Moran | Cariad Lloyd | Celia Imrie | Charlie Higson | Craig Revel Horwood | Dave Rowntree | David Kynaston | David Larbi | David Olusoga |…
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Think you know Gloucester Cathedral? Think again. Beyond its breathtaking architecture and centuries of history lies a vibrant programme of events, exhibitions and experiences that invite visitors to see the Cathedral in a whole new light. Whether you're looking for a unique day out, an inspiring…
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The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) has continued to sideline its steam locomotive fleet in favour of diesel power, as the Cotswolds continues to bake in rainless, higher-than-average temperatures. This unprecedented move has affected all services on the popular Cotswold line…
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Families looking for ways to keep children entertained this summer can enjoy two action-packed FREE days at The Brewery Quarter located in Cheltenham town centre, with activities designed to inspire adventure, creativity and plenty of memorable moments. Climb. Create. Conquer. Friday 14 August…
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