Some extraordinary women were born, lived in, or visited Cheltenham from its early days as a spa town to the 21st century... Queen Charlotte visiting the emerging spa town with her husband King George III in 1788, helped to put Cheltenham on the map and she did not forget the town: in 1810 she…
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Last night we had the absolute pleasure of watching Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Everyman Theatre. The musical sensation has returned to Cheltenham for one week only following the two week, sold-out run in June and July. In front of a full house of enthusiastic theatre fans, (who were…
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Mischief's multi award-winning international smash hit comedy has returned to the Everyman Theatre, as part of their special re-opening season until the 1st August. We invited local theatre enthusiast, Danielle Ellis, to check it out on behalf of Visit Cheltenham. Please note - You'll have to be…
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A special ceremony at Winchcombe, Gloucestershire station today, Tuesday 20 th July, marked the 40 th Anniversary of the creation of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR). It recognised the extraordinary effort of thousands of volunteers who, over the years, have created the…
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We are delighted to announce that Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) has been successful in securing the votes required for a second term, having received the overwhelming backing of businesses in the town. The BID’s second term will now commence on 1 August 2021 and run through to 31…
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Yes it's true. Cheltenham has influenced the world! Discover interesting facts about famous people who have lived in our Regency town and delve into Cheltenham's history on the Around Cheltenham tour. The tour features remarkable Cheltonians who have influenced medicine, sport, aviation, magic…
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Steve Roth and Sean Callery are qualified Blue Badge tourist guides with a special interest in Cheltenham. We asked them to get involved with our latest campaign #HappyPlaceCheltenham by sharing their ten ‘happy places’ in the town... Cheltenham is one big happy place for us as Around Cheltenham…
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Full trains and a good head of steam marked a successful ‘return ticket’ for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) which, from Tuesday 13 th April, resumed services over its 14-mile line through the Cotswolds. But, at a time when Covid restrictions remain, the railway – which this…
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Steam train services resume on Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway from Tuesday 13 April. The Government’s much-anticipated ‘roadmap’ for easing Covid-19 restrictions has opened the way for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) to reopen, on Tuesday 13 April, coincidentally…
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By Lisa Kowalkowski, Digital Marketing Exec, Visit Cheltenham The Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle is back! The popular annual festive event has grown in popularity each year for the last five years. It is now a Christmas tradition for many locals and visitors. My family and I look forward to…
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