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A Night at the Darts

A Night at the Darts

Get ready for an electrifying night of darts at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, on November…

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

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

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

Cheltenham Literature Festival Free Events

Cheltenham Literature Festival Free Events

The annual ten-day Cheltenham Literature Festival features many free talks, performances and…

New Year's Day Racing at Cheltenham Racecourse

New Year's Day Racing

Start 2026 in style...Is there any better way to celebrate a New Year than a day jam-packed with…

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  1. Add Cathedral Stonecarving Festival to your Itinerary

    Cathedral Stonecarving Festival

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    Free Event

    Gloucester

    Join the Cathedral stonemasons this August Bank Holiday for a celebration of craft and skill at Gloucester Cathedral's Stonecarving Festival, and see heritage in action.

    Venue

    Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
  2. Add Bake Back In Time: From Bombs to Bellbottoms to your Itinerary

    Bake Back In Time: From Bombs to Bellbottoms

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    Type:

    Local Culture

    Pittville, Cheltenham

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

    Venue

    Holst Victorian House, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
  3. Add Cotswold Children's Parties Phil's Summer Show to your Itinerary

    Cotswold Children's Parties Phil's Summer Show

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    Type:

    Family

    Charlton Kings, Cheltenham

    Phil is back with his action-packed Summer Show! Crammed full of all his favourite magic tricks, crazy puppets, and games, both children and adults will find themselves giggling from the start to the finish!

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2025Open 09:30 - 12:00
  4. Add Cheltenham Heritage Open Days to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Heritage Open Days

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    Type:

    Festival

    10 days of Cheltenham heritage free to explore! Discover Cheltenham and its heritage as buildings throw open their doors to the public with a full programme of exciting walks and fascinating talks.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
  5. Add Craft market at Pip and Jim's to your Itinerary

    Craft market at Pip and Jim's

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    Type:

    Market

    Leckhampton, Cheltenham

    Craft Market at Pip and Jim's, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  6. Add Baby Shark and Tails of the Seven Seas to your Itinerary

    Baby Shark and Tails of the Seven Seas

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    Type:

    Family

    Cheltenham

    Doo doo doo... Baby Shark's back with a globe-trotting mystery! Who nabbed the Sphinx? Help Fiddlefox and Baby Shark crack the case in this interactive musical adventure.

    Venue

    Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 13:30 - 14:30
    From:
    21 Sept 2025Open 13:30 - 14:30
    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 13:30 - 14:30
    From:
    28 Sept 2025Open 13:30 - 14:30
  7. Add Run Cheltenham to your Itinerary

    Run Cheltenham

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    Type:

    Running

    Evesham Road, Cheltenham

    Run Cheltenham offers three incredible and unique racing experiences for all ages and abilities. All starting and finishing at Cheltenham Racecourse. From those wanting to experience running for the first time to the competitive athletes wanting to…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025
  8. Add Cheltenham Literature Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Literature Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Cheltenham Literature Festival, 10-19 October, promises a feast for the mind. As the world’s longest-running literature festival, the annual event leads the way in celebrating the written and spoken word, presenting the best new voices in fiction…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025
  9. Add Cheltenham Literature Festival Free Events to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Literature Festival Free Events

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    Type:

    Literature

    Cheltenham

    The annual ten-day Cheltenham Literature Festival features many free talks, performances and workshops for all ages of literary fans. 

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025
  10. Add Craft Market at The Tithe Barn to your Itinerary

    Craft Market at The Tithe Barn

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    Type:

    Market

    Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham

    Craft market with incredible local stallholders.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
  11. Add The Showcase to your Itinerary

    The Showcase

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    Horse Racing

    Cheltenham

    The Showcase raises the curtain to the 2025/26 Cheltenham season, once again, the thundering hooves, eager participants and excited fans will return to the Home of Jump Racing on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October 2025. 

    Venue

    Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2025to25 Oct 2025
  12. Add The November Meeting to your Itinerary

    The November Meeting

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    Horse Racing

    Cheltenham

    The November Meeting is an unmissable three-day meeting at the Home of Jump Racing. It's true that all roads lead to Cheltenham Festival, but the magic starts at The November Meeting. 

    Venue

    Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2025to16 Nov 2025
  13. Add Robin Hood and His Merry Men at Everyman Theatre to your Itinerary

    Robin Hood and His Merry Men at Everyman Theatre

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    Christmas

    Cheltenham

    Watch as Robin Hood and his faithful band of outlaws, Little John, Will Scarlet and Friar ‘Tweedy’ Tuck outwit the dastardly Sheriff of Gloucestershire with a sprinkle of pantomime magic, a dash of comedy and plenty of audience participation!

    Venue

    Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to11 Jan 2026
  14. Add Princess Afternoon Tea to your Itinerary

    Princess Afternoon Tea

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    Type:

    Family

    Cheltenham

    Princess Afternoon Tea

    Venue

    Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 13:00 -
    From:
    7 Dec 2025Open 16:00 -
    From:
    14 Dec 2025Open 13:00 -
    From:
    14 Dec 2025Open 16:00 -
  15. Add The Christmas Meeting to your Itinerary

    The Christmas Meeting

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    Type:

    Horse Racing

    Cheltenham

    Commence your Christmas celebrations at Cheltenham Racecourse over a weekend of top-quality racing on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 December. With the festive season about to enter the home straight, The Christmas Meeting brings joy and excitement for…

    Venue

    Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025
  16. Add Afternoon Tea with Santa to your Itinerary

    Afternoon Tea with Santa

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    Type:

    Christmas

    Southam, Cheltenham

    Join Ellenborough Park for a delightful afternoon of festive fun at Afternoon Tea with Santa!

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 12:00 -
    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 15:00 -
  17. New Year's Day Racing

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    Type:

    Horse Racing

    Prestbury Park, Cheltenham

    Start 2026 in style...Is there any better way to celebrate a New Year than a day jam-packed with excellent racing and superb entertainment at Cheltenham Racecourse?

    Venue

    Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026
  18. Add Snowdrops at Colesbourne Park to your Itinerary

    Snowdrops at Colesbourne Park

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    Nature

    Cheltenham

    As featured on BBC Countryfile in 2024, the snowdrop collection at Colesbourne Park is now one of the best in the country with over 300 different varieties. Open the last weekend of January and all weekends throughout February.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Jan 2026to23 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
  19. Add The April Meeting to your Itinerary

    The April Meeting

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    Type:

    Horse Racing

    Prestbury Park, Cheltenham

    The April Meeting is a wonderful two-day meeting on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 April at the Home of Jump Racing, Cheltenham Racecourse. The Spring sunshine shining over the famous Cleeve Hill and hallowed Cheltenham turf is sure to put a spring in…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2026to16 Apr 2026
  20. Add Cheltenham Jazz Festival... around town free music to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Jazz Festival... around town free music

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    Type:

    Free

    Cheltenham

    Keep Wednesday 29 April to Monday 4 May 2026 clear in your calendar to enjoy six days of free music, part of the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.  Featuring the best of local talent performing at venues across Cheltenham - completely free of charge, thanks…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Apr 2026to4 May 2026
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