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Bourton on the Water

Bourton on the Water

Probably the most popular village in the Cotswolds, and often referred to as the "Venice of the…

Auditorium

Cheltenham Playhouse Theatre

Welcome to Cheltenham Playhouse Theatre; an intimate community theatre set in a Regency period…

Nagomi food served

Nagomi

Discover the only indoor Japanese BBQ in the Cotswolds, where you can grill meats, seafood, and…

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Everyman Theatre

The Everyman is Gloucestershire's theatre - and has been serving the county (and beyond) since 1891.

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  1. Add Cheltenham Playhouse Theatre to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Playhouse Theatre

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    Theatre

    Cheltenham

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Welcome to Cheltenham Playhouse Theatre; an intimate community theatre set in a Regency period building.

  2. Add Leisure At Cheltenham to your Itinerary

    Leisure At Cheltenham

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    Type:

    Leisure/Swimming Pool

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    With such a large range of activities available at Leisure At Cheltenham, there really is something for everyone, from swimming to racket sports, soft play and even trampolining.

  3. Add The Promenade and Long Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Promenade and Long Gardens

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    Garden

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Cheltenham's famous Promenade dates back to 1818 at the height of the Regency period, when the avenue of elms and horse chestnut trees was first planted.

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    Cotswold Discovery Trail

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    Self-Guided Tour

    Stroud

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Treasure trails to explore the beauty, history and heritage of the Cotswolds. Have fun exploring the Cotswolds by car following trail directions and answering questions and clues.

  5. Add Pittville Park to your Itinerary

    Pittville Park

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    Municipal Park

    Cheltenham

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    A fantastic blend of living history, open spaces, children's activities and of course a boating lake! The perfect place to spend a day...

  6. Add Tewkesbury Abbey to your Itinerary

    Tewkesbury Abbey

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    Abbey/Priory

    Tewkesbury

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Tewkesbury Abbey is a parish church of cathedral proportions tucked in the middle of the bustling market town of Tewkesbury. It contains many interesting features and should not be missed.

  7. Add The Boathouse Activities (Boat Hire, Tennis, Pitch & Putt), Pittville Park to your Itinerary

    The Boathouse Activities (Boat Hire, Tennis, Pitch & Putt), Pittville Park

    Cheltenham

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    The Boathouse is the place to hire rowing boats plus book pitch & putt golf and tennis courts. You can also plus purchase fishing licenses from here.
    The Boathouse organise their own events for children and families including Welly Walks and nature…

  8. Add Escape Rooms Cheltenham to your Itinerary

    Escape Rooms Cheltenham

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    Escape room

    Cheltenham

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Fun escape room challenges for teams of up to six players, who have to work together to solve all the puzzles in order to escape the room in under 60 minutes.

  9. Add Cleeve Hill to your Itinerary

    Cleeve Hill

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    Viewpoint

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Cleeve Hill is located on Cheltenham’s North-Eastern edge, on the way to Winchcombe, affording breath-taking views of Cheltenham and the surrounding area.

  10. Add The Romantic Road - Classic Car Hire or Luxury Chauffeur Tour to your Itinerary

    The Romantic Road - Classic Car Hire or Luxury Chauffeur Tour

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    Alternative Days out

    Route C: Exiting Cheltenham to the west, Route D: The Wye Valley & Forest of Dean,

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Featured in The Telegraph as one of the Great British Drives, The Romantic Road takes you on a drive through quintessentially English countryside,starting in Cheltenham. It can be taken as a one-day or two-day driving tour, and if you really want to…

  11. Add Ellenborough Park Spa to your Itinerary

    Ellenborough Park Spa

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    Hotel Spa

    Southam, Cheltenham

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    The Spa at Ellenborough Park is a capsule of serenity and well-being transported from Lord Ellenborough’s India to modern day Cheltenham.

  12. Add Sudeley Castle & Gardens to your Itinerary

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    Sudeley Castle & Gardens

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    Castle/Fort

    Winchcombe, Near Cheltenham

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    17 Mar 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Award-winning gardens surrounding Castle and medieval ruins. Exhibitions, castle rooms, gift shop & cafes, the best adventure play fort in Gloucestershire!

  13. Add Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway to your Itinerary

    Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

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    Steam Railway

    Winchcombe, Cheltenham

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    2 Mar 2025to1 Jan 2026Various Opening Times

    The friendly line in the Cotswolds offers a unique opportunity to sample train travel from 50 years ago...

  14. Add The Wilson - Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum to your Itinerary

    The Wilson - Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum

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    Museum

    Cheltenham

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum has an outstanding museum and art gallery with a programme of exciting temporary exhibitions and permanent galleries.

  15. Add Imperial Gardens to your Itinerary

    Imperial Gardens

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    Garden

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    The Imperial Gardens were originally landscaped and planted as a pleasure garden for the wealthy. Today approximately 25,000 bedding plants are used to produce the magnificent floral displays enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year.

  16. Add Cheltenham Town Hall to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Town Hall

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    Historic Site

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Cheltenham Town Hall is now home to an impressive all year round programme of major festivals, entertainment, exhibitions and functions. Built in 1902-1903 as a venue for social events, it replaced the Assembly Rooms on the High Street, which had…

  17. Add Tour and Explore to your Itinerary

    Tour and Explore

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    Guided Tour

    Gloucester

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Tour and Explore

    We provide informative and entertaining Tour Guides for coach & walking tours of North Wiltshire and the Cotswolds. There’s so much to see - medieval villages, magnificent abbeys & churches, ancient monuments, attractive gardens

  18. Add Events and Experiences at John Lewis & Partners Cheltenham to your Itinerary

    Events and Experiences at John Lewis & Partners Cheltenham

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    Event Venue

    Cheltenham

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Offering a variety of bookable services, visitors to John Lewis Cheltenham can book a Personal Styling appointment, Nursery Advice service or a Home Design consultation.

  19. Best dog walks in Cheltenham

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    Walking

    Cheltenham

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Our pick of the best dog walks in and around Cheltenham. You’re never far from green space in Cheltenham. Our Regency town is home to many spectacular parks and gardens offering endless opportunities for great dog walks. Spectacular countryside also…

  20. Add The Brewery Quarter to your Itinerary

    The Brewery Quarter

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    Food & Drink

    Cheltenham

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 00:00

    The Brewery Quarter prides itself on being a 'one-stop shop where you can shop-dine-stay and play!' Here you'll find many much-loved venues including Son of Steak, Hollywood Bowl, Escape Hunt, The Alchemist, The Botanist, Cineworld and many more!

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