Cheltenham Escarpment, known locally as Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common, declared the 15th site in the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves (NNRs) Reserve contains exceptional Jurassic geology and iconic ‘Devil’s Chimney’ landmark, a limestone pillar left standing by quarry workers…
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Local arts enthusiast, Darren, takes us on a gentle wander through Cheltenham’s beautiful Montpellier district - a place where Regency elegance, independent galleries and café culture come together. In this guest blog, he explores what makes the area such a joy for art lovers, discovering inspiring…
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Cheltenham is full of stories waiting to be uncovered, and 2026 is the perfect time to experience the town from a fresh perspective. From inspiring museums and galleries and behind-the-scenes access to legendary local venues and award-winning food and drink producers, to expert tours that reveal…
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From headline-making festivals to culinary adventures, landmark anniversaries to unmissable events, 2026 is shaping up to be a standout year in Cheltenham, full of memorable moments. Across the year, The Festival Town comes alive with a packed calendar of events, activities and new experiences…
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Cheltenham Borough Council is inviting residents, visitors and businesses to share their views on how the town can use its rich heritage to shape a vibrant future. A new public questionnaire aims to gather ideas and opinions on how to discover, learn, celebrate and protect Cheltenham’s history…
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CEO Jessica Brewster and the team at The Cheltenham Trust are delighted to be throwing open the doors to Pittville Pump Room for a pop-up café from 30 October – 29 November. Open from 9.30am - 4.30pm every day, visitors are invited in to enjoy delicious food and drink, discover the rich history of…
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Celebrations include a special exhibition and the chance to adopt the piano on which Gustav Holst composed The Planets. The Cheltenham birthplace of composer Gustav Holst is celebrating 50 years as a museum with a special exhibition and a golden anniversary appeal to help safeguard its future. Since…
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The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is celebrating the 200 th Anniversary of the birth of modern railways over the weekend of 27-28 September. Styled ‘GWSR: Past, Present and Future’ it explores not just the history of the former Stratford-upon-Avon to Cheltenham main line, but the…
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Cheltenham’s unique WWI Battlefield Crosses Museum – home to the surviving wooden grave-marker crosses of Cheltenham soldiers who fell on the battlefields of France and Belgium during the Great War – now has its own website thanks to sponsorship by the local funeral service, Mason & Stokes. The new…
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The countdown is on, Heritage Open Days returns 12 - 21 September! Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate the fantastic history and culture in our country. It's the chance for the general public to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of…
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