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The internationally renowned giant puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian displaced child is visiting Cheltenham this month. ‘Little Amal’ has just left Lviv in Ukraine, where she met displaced children and families fleeing the violence of war. She will be in Gloucestershire to mark National Refugee Week…
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On Tuesday, 5 July, Cheltenham will officially welcome the Queen’s Baton as part of the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – an exciting journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to 11 days of show-stopping sport at the Birmingham 2022…
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No.1 best-selling author Peter James returns to Cheltenham this week with the world premiere stage production of Looking Good Dead. Based on the thrilling Roy Grace crime series that have sold over 21 million copies worldwide. This twisty adaptation is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat to…
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Based on the Oscar-nominated 1987 classic movie thriller, Fatal Attraction, this revamped and updated rendition, adapted for the stage by original screenwriter James Dearden, is sure to grab both newcomers and fans of the original alike. When happily married attorney Dan Gallagher (Oliver…
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Photo highlights of one of the biggest horse racing events in the world, featuring all four days of Cheltenham Festival. See how many celebrities you can spot and use to plan your next race day outfit! 280,627 visitors attended Cheltenham Racecourse 15 - 18 March 2022. From hotels and restaurants…
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The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is ready to welcome travellers over its 14-mile Cotswold line between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway, from Saturday 12 March. The re-opening for the 2022 season is a week later than originally planned, as a number of significant winter…
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Direct from West End’s Vaudeville theatre, award-winning theatre group, Mischief, the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong and Groan Ups , are up to their old tricks as they return to the Everyman Theatre with new comedy – Magic Goes Wrong. We had the pleasure of experiencing the opening…
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From Decathlon to Sweaty Betty, Taco Bell to Brewdog, we've shared the new businesses that have opened, or are due to open very soon, in Cheltenham. If you’ve been into Cheltenham town centre recently you’ll have spotted lots of new shops, restaurants and bars on the High Street, Promenade and…
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At the weekend we had the pleasure of staying at the Queens Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of Regency Cheltenham. The purpose of our visit was to show a group of travel bloggers around some of the best Christmas attractions and activities in and around Cheltenham. The hotel…
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Qualified Blue Badge tourist guides Steve Roth and Sean Callery have shared some Christmas facts about Cheltenham for us! Local Cheltenham residents have skated at Christmas time before: the town had a rink from 1873 - 1888, which inspired delight and some stern looks! Cheltenham’s first rink…
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