We invited Kirsty, one of our Visit Cheltenham family ambassadors, to attend the opening night premier of the new 4DX and VIP cinemas screens at The Brewery Quarter Cineworld Cheltenham on Thursday night and asked her to share her experience with our readers. Kirsty is one of the hardworking…
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Wednesday 10 th July Our Regency town has long been known for its festivals and now it is official, from today we are The Festival Town. With a population of only 117,000 it’s staggering that we play host to 25+ significant festivals every year, several of which are world leading. Retaining our spa…
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A series of free local tree trails have been designed to showcase some of Cheltenham’s most beautiful trees. Visitors to some of the town’s green flag award winning parks can pick up a map and follow a route to discover a variety of species including the Turkey Oak, London Plan, Sweet Gum and Tulip…
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Montpellier Gardens and Springfields Park in Cheltenham have recently been judged and recognised by the Green Flag Award scheme as some of the very best in the world. Montpellier Gardens and Springfields Park join four other Cheltenham parks (Pittville Park, Hatherley Park, Naunton Park and Winston…
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92 year-old John Cornwell from Cheltenham will be once again returning to the beaches of Normandy on the 6th June. Along with 300 other Normandy veterans who are being taken back to France by the The Royal British Legion (RBL) on a specially chartered ship for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Image…
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An English oak tree has been planted at Sudeley Castle by renowned local circus performers Giffords Circus, who will be in residence at the Castle this May. For six years, Sudeley Castle has hosted Giffords Circus as it tours Gloucestershire delighting audiences with its magical shows. Now the…
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Cheltenham is a fine place to visit in any season but it is especially wonderful in Winter. From parks and gardens to restaurants and retreats, Cheltenham is sure to warm your heart. We asked our Cheltenham Champion Jamie from Thrifty Mumma Thrifty Bubba for her take on the town's top spots this…
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Nobody wants to suffer in the cold during feel-good February. The spell of snow that welcomed in this month was more than enough to leave us searching for a cosy spot to keep warm, so we’ve rounded up the best places for you to snuggle up in front of a roaring fire during the winter… Gloucester Old…
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February is all about feeling good, and there’s no better way to relax and rejuvenate than with a nice long bath. Not only is taking a dip in the tub a great way to reduce stress, but it can also help you get a better night’s sleep while opening up your pores and cleansing the skin, leaving it soft…
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After a decadent festive period, many people will be begrudgingly restarting their gym memberships in an attempt to shed weight gained by Christmas’ excess. Beat the crowds and explore the natural beauty right on Cheltenham’s doorstep with these beautiful local walks... Crickley Hill Where: GL4…
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