Treat your loved ones to a special Cheltenham gift voucher this Christmas and give them a memorable occasion to look forward to in 2023! Below we’ve hand selected the best days out and events in Cheltenham which you can book via gift vouchers online.

Cheltenham Festivals

Our local world-renowned charity produces 36 days of festivals in the heart of our Regency town through their four annual festivals - Cheltenham Literature Festival, Jazz Festival, Music Festival and Science Festival!

Cheltenham Festivals gift vouchers are the perfect gift for festival lovers or to introduce someone to the festivals for the first time. They can be purchased online and at the Box Office during festivals and can be redeemed against ticket or membership purchases online, in person or by phone. You can choose the value of the gift vouchers – popular amounts are £25, £50 and £75. Vouchers are valid for one year.

Cheltenham Festivals will email the voucher code to the recipient of your choice. You also have the option to personalise the gift certificate with the recipient’s name and your own special message.

Cheltenham Racecourse, The Jockey Club

The home of jump racing. The place where owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff and breeders dream of having winners and the place where the most important races are run.  The racecourse hosts 16 exciting days of top-class jump racing to hundreds of thousands of racing fans every year.  

Jockey Club gift vouchers are the perfect present for any horseracing fan, or anyone who loves a great day out. They can be spent on tickets to any of the races, from the New Year's Day through to the famous Festival™ in March. Gift cards can be used to purchase tickets at any of 15 Jockey Club racecourses nationwide plus ladies days, music nights and family days. Gift cards can be purchased online in increments £10 - £100 and are valid for two years.

Everyman Theatre

The Everyman has been entertaining audiences in Cheltenham since 1891. The main auditorium is an architectural masterpiece designed by Frank Matcham that has inspired generations of performers. A wide variety of productions wow audiences here throughout the year including ballet, opera, drama, dance, comedy, music.  It is a truly wonderful place to spend a few leisurely hours.

Everyman gift vouchers can be redeemed for all shows and performances sold via the Box Office plus the Everyman’s Café Bar and on-site restaurant, Matchams. They are valid for two years from date of purchase so offer lots of flexibility. This December why not treat your loved ones to the popular annual panto, which this year is Dick Whittington & His Cat Tweedy or the Snow Queen, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen.  In the New Year there is a great line up of performances from Hey Duggee for families with young children, to Prue Leith and a tribute to Elton John – The Rocket Man.

Cheltenham Town Hall

Cheltenham Town Hall is home to an impressive all year round programme of major festivals, entertainment, exhibitions and functions. This grand building was built in 1902-1903 as a venue for social events and has entertained thousands of locals and visitors since.

Cheltenham Town Hall gift vouchers can be purchased for any amount, £1 to £1,000 or more.  This impressive venue hosts 100 events a year, from top name comedians to spoken word events, festivals to word-renowned orchestras. Vouchers can be personalised with a message and are valid for one year.

For an early Christmas treat your loved ones to The Snowman in Concert with the Mozart Symphony Orchestra, performing for one day only – 23 December, the timeless rock 'n' roll Christmas Show That’ll Be The Day or, new for this year – Fawlty Towers Christmas comedy dinner show.  In the New Year there is a jammed packed schedule of performances which make great Christmas gifts from World Pro Wrestling, Tom Allen and Spirit of the Dance, which has been seen by more than 20 million worldwide!

Sudeley Castle, Cotswold Farm Park and other local Cheltenham attractions

Treat your loved ones to a day out or annual pass to one of our local attractions and give them a gift that just keeps giving all year round!

A family day pass to our local historical attraction, Sudeley Castle, which reopens from April 2023 is available from £48. Alternatively why not join the Historic Houses scheme and enjoy a whole year of action-packed events, opportunity to watch changing seasons in 10 beautiful gardens and enjoy the new fun fort and adventure playground. You’ll also be helping to support not only our local treasured and historically significant heritage site but over 300 historic houses, parks and gardens around the UK too. 

For animal lovers we thoroughly recommend annual membership to our local farm park, Cotswold Farm Park to experience the rare breeds trail, animal barn and discovery barn, wildlife walks and more. The memberships are valid for 12 months and grant free entrance, as well as a 10% discount in the shop and on food and drink throughout the Park. Adult memberships are from £50 term time only to £75 year round. Discounted passes are available for kids and concessions.

Other Cheltenham family days out that make great Christmas gift ideas include GWSR (steam train rides), Escape Rooms, Holst Birthplace Museum, Hollywood Bowl, Mr Mulligans in The Brewery Quarter and our luxury boutique cinema - Tivoli Cinema. More ideas can be found here – Attractions in Cheltenham.

Wychwood Festival  

The UK's favourite family festival takes place right here in Cheltenham, in the grounds of Cheltenham Racecourse. The annual event features 100+ acts performing across four stages, plus music, dance and arts workshops, a circus school and a programme of talks, debates and comedy for all ages.

Wychwood Festival 2023 is taking place 2-4 June. Weekend passes and day passes can be purchased now and make a unique Christmas gift for music and comedy fans.

Prescott Speed Hill Climb – Driving School

Exciting, challenging and undeniably thrilling, Prescott, home of the Bugatti owners club, is a course renowned for its demands on drivers and their expertise.  Prescott is a real ‘drivers’ hill with many bends, curves and subtle nuances to test you. Whatever your present level of skill, the Prescott team guarantees you’ll find a day with them exciting, challenging and memorable.

Driving your everyday road car, you will be in the hands of expert Motorsport UK and AHASS registered instructors, who will enable you to develop your car control abilities. At the same time you will learn how to apply these to mastering this historic course, with a lasting effect on how you drive on road or track. 

​This is the ideal course for drivers to discover hill climbing, whether seriously embarking on a motor sport career or just want to see what all the fuss is about. This is the chance to follow in the footsteps well-known stars as Stirling Moss, Peter Collins and Graham Hill who started their motor racing careers at Prescott.

Prescott Drivers School make ideal gifts and sell out quickly.   Please contact the Club via email for details of the gift vouchers.

Our guide to Cheltenham Christmas Gift Vouchers – Events & Experiences features just a handful of the many choices available in our Regency town. For more inspiration check out our What’s On Guide and Things To Do. You’ll also find more Cheltenham Christmas gift inspiration in these helpful guides below…

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