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The Montpellier Courtyard is a speciality shopping centre located in the shopping and dining district of Montpellier Cheltenham. An eclectic collection of independent business which we invite you to discover for yourself...

‘Break’, the first UK film to be premiered at a drive-in cinema will come to Cheltenham in August. 

There’s a lot we’ve missed over the last few months but most of all we’ve missed you, our visitors.  Our new video features some of our fabulous independent stores, stylish boutique hotels and our Regency parks and gardens which we invite you to come and enjoy this summer.

The new Augmented Realty (AR) trail - Monster Hero Safari will bring a fun family experience to Cheltenham town centre from Monday July 13.

Cheltenham BID is continuing to work on its plans to make Christmas 2020 a festive season to remember – with the emphasis on “local”. 

As lockdown measures continue to ease we are aim to keep you up to date on the reopening dates of indoor and outdoor attractions in and around Cheltenham including theatres, pools and museums. 

Play areas and outdoor fitness equipment in our award winning parks and open spaces will be open from this Saturday, 4 July, in line with government guidance.

We are delighted that hotels, B&B’s and guest houses are allowed to open from this Saturday, 4th July. We look forward to welcoming overnight visitors to our beautiful Regency town for the first time since March. 

Cheltenham Music Festival has curated a digital celebration this year, highlighting what is unique and innovative about the Festival.  Cheltenham Music Festival: Replay will be available for free on the Cheltenham Festivals website from Saturday 4 July.

Unfortunately these drive-in concerts have been cancelled due to local lockdowns. 

To celebrate National Picnic Week we’ve shared a round up of the best picnic spots in Cheltenham and our favourite nearby cafes and delis which are open and serving tasty picnic treats...

Two new free trails will be run by Cheltenham BID throughout the summer – a new Monster Hero Safari trail and an enhanced Augmented Reality (AR) version of the Hidden Cheltenham Trail.

With government guidance easing the restrictions on non-essential retailers from Monday 15 June and hospitality businesses from 4 July, we’re pleased to say that Cheltenham is open once again!

Cycling fans, Patrick and Sue, owners of the Number 8 Cheltenham, share their favourite Cotswolds and Cheltenham bike rides…

To celebrate the places readers have discovered during the lockdown we’ve launching a new series, ‘Recommended by locals…’ starting with local mum Rachel who recommends Lineover Woods and Nottingham Hill.