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Pimms on the Ellenborough Park lawn

Alfresco dining at Ellenborough Park

Take to the lawn and enjoy all of your Ellenborough favourites while basking in the beauty of the…

The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie Cheltenham - exterior

The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie

The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie in Cheltenham is an all-day dining British restaurant with an…

Nook on Five bar

The Nook On Five

Fine dining restaurant with an iconic vista. Cheltenham’s only rooftop restaurant, officially…

Jockey at Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheltenham Racecourse

Nestled in 360 spectacular acres in the beautiful Cotswold hills, Cheltenham Racecourse is the…

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  1. Add Pittville Park to your Itinerary

    Pittville Park

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    Municipal Park

    Cheltenham

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    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...

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

    The Wilson - Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum

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    Museum

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    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.

  3. 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

    Dates

    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…

  4. Add C-Side Spa to your Itinerary

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    C-Side Spa

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    Hotel Spa

    Near Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Bathed by the natural beauty of the Cotswold countryside. A haven for self-care, a tonic for the soul. Welcome back to the C-Side Spa, where our team offers a range of holistic therapies including massages, facials and exfoliating wraps plus…

  5. Add The Centaur to your Itinerary

    The Centaur

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    Venue Provider

    Cheltenham

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Located in the heart of England at Cheltenham Racecourse,The Centaur has room for 2,250 people to sit, more than 4,000 to stand and 1,200 to have a gourmet banquet.

  6. Add Tewkesbury Abbey to your Itinerary

    Tewkesbury Abbey

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    Abbey/Priory

    Tewkesbury

    Dates

    From:
    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 Imperial Gardens to your Itinerary

    Imperial Gardens

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    Garden

    Cheltenham

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    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.

  8. Add Cheltenham Racecourse to your Itinerary

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    Cheltenham Racecourse

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    Venue Provider

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Nestled in 360 spectacular acres in the beautiful Cotswold hills, Cheltenham Racecourse is the heart of Jump racing. This iconic venue hosts the most prestigious races and is where champions, both equine and human, forge their reputations.

  9. Best dog walks in Cheltenham

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    Walking

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    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…

  10. Add Cheltenham Lido to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Lido

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    Leisure/Swimming Pool

    Cheltenham

    Dates

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    29 Mar 2025to7 Oct 2025Various Opening Times

    Built in 1935, Cheltenham Lido retains all its original features and is one of the countries few remaining lidos. Great for a day out throughout the summer.

  11. 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

  12. Add The Neptune Fountain to your Itinerary

    The Neptune Fountain

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    Historic Site

    Cheltenham

    The Neptune Fountain is worth a visit all year round; whether or not water flows from its faucets, the fountain is a monumental, statuesque piece depicting Greek god Neptune in a shell-chariot, being drawn by four sea-horses and heralded by…

  13. Add The Hare and the Minotaur to your Itinerary

    The Hare and the Minotaur

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    Sub-Attraction

    Cheltenham

    The Hare and the Minotaur Statue in Cheltenham can be found on The Promenade. It is a truly remarkable statue, and although not everyone loves it, it is worth a stop on your visit to Cheltenham.

  14. Add Flyup 417 Bike Park to your Itinerary

    Flyup 417 Bike Park

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    Cycling and Mountain Biking

    Witcombe, Gloucester

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Multi-discipline mountain bike park in Gloucester, featuring downhill trails, excellent uplift service, dirt jumps, an indoor pump track, and more. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

  15. Add Eat Sleep Axe to your Itinerary

    Eat Sleep Axe

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    Activities

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    3 Sept 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    An urban axe throwing venue that provides a fun, friendly environment for you to hang out with friends and throw axes. It is located on the first floor of Escape Rooms Cheltenham in Winchcombe Street in Cheltenham town centre.

  16. Add Historic Docks to your Itinerary

    Historic Docks

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    Historic Site

    Gloucester

    Collection of restored Victorian warehouses, with shops, museums, restaurants and cafe bars. Boat trips and guided walks in summer months. The dockside also hosts the Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet and leisure quarter.

  17. Add Dunkertons to your Itinerary

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    Dunkertons

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    Type:

    Cider Farm

    Charlton Kings, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Gloucestershire’s largest cidery and bespoke shop is open for tastings, tours and events.

  18. Add Cooper's Hill Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Cooper's Hill Nature Reserve

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    Country Park/Nature Reserve

    Gloucester

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    A local nature reserve, 2 miles south of Brockworth on A46, with nationally important beech woodlands and a way marked trail. Superb Cotswold beech woodlands together with small areas of flower-rich limestone grassland.

  19. Add Qigong In The Park to your Itinerary

    Qigong In The Park

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Simple, gentle exercises for balance & harmony...

  20. Add Bacon Theatre to your Itinerary

    Bacon Theatre

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    Theatre

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    The impressive Bacon Theatre completed in 1991 and built to a very high standard, boasts excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art facilities.

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