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Bake Back In Time: From Bombs to Bellbottoms

Bake Back In Time: From Bombs to Bellbottoms

1940s and 1970s edible treats from the Kitchen range.

Christmas Carol Afternoon Tea at Ellenborough Park

Christmas Carol Afternoon Tea at Ellenborough Park

Celebrate the final countdown to Christmas with our Carol Afternoon Tea!

Lions at Large sculpture in front of Pittville Pump Room - Photographer - Anna Lythgoe

Lions at Large - The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail

Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail has roared onto the streets of Cheltenham and…

Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup

Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup

The popular free music festival at The Brewery Quarter returns to kick start the summer…

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  1. Add Falconry at Sudeley Castle to your Itinerary

    Falconry at Sudeley Castle

    Type

    Type:

    School Holiday

    Winchcombe, Near Cheltenham

    Falconry displays every Tuesday & Friday, throughout the summer holidays

    Venue

    Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Cotswold

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2025to29 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 04:00
  2. Add Knight School to your Itinerary

    Knight School

    Type

    Type:

    Children's

    Winchcombe, Near Cheltenham

    Calling all knights of the realm! Historic fun & adventure with Knight School at Sudeley Castle

    Venue

    Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Cotswold

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to28 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 04:00
  3. Add Cheltenham Parkrun to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Parkrun

    Type

    Type:

    Running

    Cheltenham

    Cheltenham Park Run is a 5k free weekly running event which takes place in Pittville Park, Cheltenham. 

    Venue

    Leisure At Cheltenham, Cheltenham

    Pittville Park, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
  4. Add Summer Diesel Gala at GWSR to your Itinerary

    Summer Diesel Gala at GWSR

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    Type:

    Railway / Train Events

    Cheltenham

    Get ready for a weekend of thrilling locomotives, nostalgic journeys, and unforgettable experiences at the heart of the scenic Gloucestershire countryside. The GWSR annual Diesel Gala promises a unique blend of vintage charm and modern power,…

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to27 July 2025
  5. Add Guiting Music Festival to your Itinerary

    Guiting Music Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Guiting Power, Cheltenham

    Guiting Music Festival will once again showcase an exciting line-up of classical, jazz and blues music over ten days featuring internationally renowned musicians at its annual event in the cotswold village of Guiting Power.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to2 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 20:40
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    27 July 2025Open 11:30 - 16:00
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    3 Aug 2025Open 11:30 - 16:00
  6. Add Cheltenham Farmers Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Farmers Market

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    Type:

    Market

    Cheltenham

    On the second and last Friday of every month stalls line Cheltenham Promenade selling a range of produce including various meats and charcuterie, fruit and vegetables, desserts, preserves and pickles, cakes, bread, cheese and plants...

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025
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    8 Aug 2025
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    29 Aug 2025
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    26 Sept 2025
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    10 Oct 2025
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    24 Oct 2025
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    14 Nov 2025
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    28 Nov 2025
  7. Add Elkstone Evenings - Cocktails, BBQ & Live Music to your Itinerary

    Elkstone Evenings - Cocktails, BBQ & Live Music

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    Type:

    Food and Drink

    Elkstone, Cheltenham

    Elkstone Studios are having a party! Join them at 6pm on Friday the 25th of July, where they'll entertain you with live music from The Afterparty, they'll have a carefully curated menu of cocktails from Discover Mixology and their friends Roots +…

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025Open 18:00 - 22:00
  8. Add Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup to your Itinerary

    Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup

    Type

    Type:

    Major Event

    Cheltenham

    The popular free music festival at The Brewery Quarter returns to kick start the summer holidays, Friday 25 – Sunday 27 July 2025!  This electrifying event is the perfect way to get into the festival spirit before Lakefest takes place in August.…

    Venue

    The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to27 July 2025Various Opening Times
  9. Add The Suffolks Sunday Market to your Itinerary

    The Suffolks Sunday Market

    Type

    Type:

    Market

    Cheltenham

    These fantastically-popular Street Fairs in the Suffolks are always great events. Whether it’s the May Bank Holiday or the Christmas Market, there’s always a lovely friendly atmosphere, great products on sale and lots of fun entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    24 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    26 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    30 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
  10. Add Children's Craft Drop In: Cress Heads at Holst Victorian House to your Itinerary

    Children's Craft Drop In: Cress Heads at Holst Victorian House

    Type

    Type:

    Children's

    Pittville, Cheltenham

    Decorate a terracotta pot and plant it with a head of cress for a fabulous, fun decoration.

    Venue

    Holst Victorian House, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
  11. Add The Summer Bash with Captain Fantastic to your Itinerary

    The Summer Bash with Captain Fantastic

    Type

    Type:

    Children's

    Charlton Kings, Cheltenham

    Looking for the ultimate way to kick off the summer holidays? Look no further. Captain Fantastic is bringing the energy, the fun, and the magic to Dunkertons for one unforgettable morning!

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00
  12. Add Young Guns to your Itinerary

    Young Guns

    Type

    Type:

    Shooting

    Cheltenham

    Young Guns - School holiday activity at Ian Coley's.

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  13. Add Teddy Bear Thursday to your Itinerary

    Teddy Bear Thursday

    Type

    Type:

    Family

    Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

    Pop along to the GWSR in August see the Teddy Bears come out for a picnic on Teddy Bear Thursdays.

    Dates

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    31 July 2025
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    7 Aug 2025
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    14 Aug 2025
  14. Add Family Fun Friday - Mini-beasts & bushcraft to your Itinerary

    Family Fun Friday - Mini-beasts & bushcraft

    Type

    Type:

    Family

    nr Sevenhampton, Cheltenham

    Let's go and explore Warden's Wood, an often-forgotten part of Cleeve Common. Den building, bug hunting and fun!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
  15. Add Vintage Prescott to your Itinerary

    Vintage Prescott

    Type

    Type:

    Motorsports

    Cheltenham

    Come and enjoy Vintage Prescott, the only event now held on the historic Short Course, organised in association with the Vintage-Sports Car Club.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025to3 Aug 2025Open 08:30 - 17:00
  16. Add Medicine and Mayhem to your Itinerary

    Medicine and Mayhem

    Type

    Type:

    Family

    Gloucester

    Discover health, history and community this summer with fun-filled activity days at Gloucester Cathedral!

    Venue

    Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:30
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    6 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:30
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    19 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:30
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    20 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:30
  17. Add No Child Left Behind's Party in the Park to your Itinerary

    No Child Left Behind's Party in the Park

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    Type:

    Free Event

    Cheltenham

    No Child Left Behind’s Party in the Park event will take place on Wednesday 6 August 2025; which will be in place of National Play Day and feature a diverse range of children’s activities and entertainment. 

    Venue

    Pittville Park, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 19:00
  18. Add Go Wild at Winchcombe to your Itinerary

    Go Wild at Winchcombe

    Type

    Type:

    Animal/Wildlife

    Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

    Prepare for an enchanting journey through time and imagination at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. As you embark on a scenic voyage, make sure your little ones are all aboard the excitement with their Free Children's Craft Activities…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2025to21 Aug 2025
  19. Add Cheltenham Lido Sunset Swim to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Lido Sunset Swim

    Type

    Type:

    Swimming

    Cheltenham

    Swim until sunset at the Lido's Sunset Swim!

    Venue

    Cheltenham Lido, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
  20. Add Cheltenham Horticultural Society Summer Show to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Horticultural Society Summer Show

    Type

    Type:

    Family

    Pittville, Cheltenham

    Summer Show
    Flowers, plants, Vegetables. Stalls fun for the family

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 16:30
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