Naturally falling into quarters, shopping in Cheltenham is a must-do. The town is recognised across the country as a key shopping destination, with a highly-accessible location making it ideal for a shopping day trip or weekend away. Our Promenade was listed by Google as one of the best shopping streets in the UK, and the town is home to one of the oldest purpose-built shopping arcades in the country - The Montpellier Arcade.

Cheltenham offers traditional shopping streets, many housed in our gorgeous Regency Buildings, combining the High Street brands you know and love, with fantastic independent retailers who offer things you won't find anywhere else. For the unique, particular attention should be paid to The Promenade, Montpellier, The Suffolks and Bath Road.

At the end of 2017, a complete revamp of much of the High Street saw the pedestrianised areas extended, and some 1970s office blocks torn down to make way for open streets. The project connected the Brewery Quarter fully to the High Street, resulting in a modern and vibrant shopping district not seen before in the town. What's more, John Lewis is currently in the process of building a new flagship store in the centre, which is due to open at the former site of the Beechwood Shopping Centre and is due to open on the 18 October 2018 - a welcome and popular addition to Cheltenham's retail offering. 

Research by Knight Frank identified 200 towns and cities outside London which were best for retail investment, and in November 2017 Cheltenham was awarded 9th position as the best place for retail investment, beating 191 other towns and cities. The recognition offers a strong endorsement for the borough’s strong retail offer and future growth.

The Regent Arcade Shopping Centre is Cheltenham’s only under cover shopping destination. Located in the heart of Cheltenham and conveniently positioned to link the High Street with The Promenade, the Arcade boasts an impressive line-up of over 60 retail stores and dining options all under one roof. The arcade is also home to Kit William’s iconic Wishing Fish Clock since Regent Arcade’s opening in 1985, which is the world’s largest mechanical clock and has enchanted generations of children by blowing bubbles and playing its familiar signature tune on the hour and half hour. A tourist attraction in its own right, our clock and its beloved characters are now the subject of their very own children’s book, written by Miranda Walker and illustrated by Hannah Shaw.

Shopping is such a key part of Cheltenham, last year the Business Improvement District launched a new gift card that recipients can spend at a huge range of town centre businesses with over 70 shops and places to eat and drink signed up.

Use the search below to find shops in Cheltenham, or use our district-specific pages to find out more about each of them...