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Autumn in Cheltenham
With its parks and gardens turning brilliant shades of red, orange and gold and the elegant Regency architecture taking on a warm and inviting charm, Cheltenham truly comes alive for the autumn.
Get ready to indulge during Cheltenham Food + Drink Week, 16 - 22 September. Throughout the week Cheltenham's top eateries will offer a variety of food and drink workshops, daily masterclasses, chef collaborations and special menus, allowing you to delve deep into the town’s culinary delights.
Celebrate the 150th birthday of Cheltenham's most famous son, Gustav Holst, Saturday 21 September, with a free community celebration all ages will enjoy - The Holst 150 Birthday Party.
Horse racing fans will flock to the home of jump racing, Cheltenham Racecourse, for two days in October to attend The Showcase and again for The November Meeting, an annual unmissable three-day meeting.
Meanwhile, the annual ten-day Cheltenham Literature Festival promises a feast for the mind as the world’s foremost writers, thinkers and performers descend on our vibrant spa town.
As mornings grow crisp and frosty, Cheltenham's autumn also heralds the approaching festive season. November brings lots of festivities, including the official Cheltenham Christmas Launch and the return pf the magical Cheltenham Ice Rink.
So grab a pumpkin spice latte, wrap up warm and keep scrolling for the best events this autumn in Cheltenham.
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