An exhibition showcasing the great British dinner party will be held at Sudeley Castle this winter, offering visitors a rare insight into some of the most opulent dining rooms of castles and stately homes across the country. The event, which runs from November 4 until December 21, will see a series…
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Imagine a future society in which everything you see and hear is published publicly online. Your entire life is visible to anyone who cares to play it back. There can be no secrets. How would we come to live? Utopia or dystopia? This is the theme at the heart of Miles Hudson’s new novel, 2089…
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Ask yourself this. Do you know where in central Cheltenham Britain’s first jet aircraft engine was assembled? Or where the Rolling Stones starred in one of their first concerts with Cheltenham-born Brian Jones on guitar? Or where the first successful parachute descent was made by an Englishman way…
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As a part of the Cheltenham Heritage Open Day Weekend, starting 6 th September 2018 until the 9 th September 2018, there will be buildings and tours offered to the general public. Visitors can participate in various tours around the buildings and town centre. Paradise Lost? is a talk about the…
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Having recently added a first-class, multi-million pound spa to the hotel, Hatherley Manor has fast become the must-stay local destination. We caught up with Alanna Matthews who works at this perfect country retreat. Tell us about Hatherley Manor Hatherley Manor is an attractive 17 th Century manor…
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Set in it's own extensive grounds, Ellenborough Park Hotel resides in a 15 th century building at the edge of Cheltenham, with views across the valleys and down to Cheltenham Raccecourse. We caught up with Camille Patricot to find out more about the hotel and its exceptional ancient trees... Tell us…
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Just a 20-minute drive from Cheltenham you'll find the gorgeous village of Winchcombe, complete with Sudeley Castle. We speak to Wendy Walton from Sudeley Castle & Gardens... Give us an overview of the castle; what are the best bits, snippets of history, when is the best time to visit etc. As one…
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Visiting a new place can be daunting, particularly when you want to sightsee but you're not sure where to start! Introducing Anne from local tour company Tour & Explore, who is a font of knowledge about Cheltenham and The Cotswolds and delivers an informative, engaging tour every single time..…
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Exiting Cheltenham on the B4632 and climbing Cleeve Hill, it is just a 15 minute drive to perhaps one of Englands most aesthetic castles - Sudeley Castle. Nestled in the stunning village of Winchcombe, The Castle is still owned privately, but much of the house, its ruins and its gardens are open to…
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Parents and children alike are spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment in Cheltenham. From parks to playgrounds and pools, you're sure to find something suitable to while away the hours in this resplendent regency town. Here we share a handful of our favourite ways to entertain children in…
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