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Drink & Draw at Dunkertons poster

Drink and Draw at Dunkertons

Draw, doodle, scribble, sketch, and drink! Join the team at Dunkertons every Thursday for a fun…

Easter Egg Hunt at Dunkertons

Easter Holidays Dunkertons Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Dunkertons are confident the Easter bunny will have been to site and hidden plenty of chocolate for…

Cheltenham Craft Market

Cheltenham Craft Market

Located along Cheltenham Promenade, the monthly Cheltenham Crafts Market brings together local…

Cheltenham Jazz Festival... around town free gigs

Cheltenham Jazz Festival... around town free gigs

Keep Thursday 2 May to Monday 6 May free to enjoy five days of free gigs on the Cheltenham Jazz…

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Featured Events

  1. Add Cheltenham Antiques & Vintage Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Antiques & Vintage Market

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    Antiques

    Cheltenham

    Your opportunity to browse antiques, collectables, vintage products, home decor, porcelain, jewellery, furniture and art once a month along Cheltenham Promenade.  

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  2. Add Cheltenham Craft Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Craft Market

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    Market

    Cheltenham

    Located along Cheltenham Promenade, the monthly Cheltenham Crafts Market brings together local producers, craftspeople and artisans to create a market full of unique gifts, homeware and handmade goods.

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    20 Apr 2024
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  3. Add Cheltenham Jazz Festival... around town free gigs to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Jazz Festival... around town free gigs

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    Free

    Cheltenham

    Keep Thursday 2 May to Monday 6 May free to enjoy five days of free gigs on the Cheltenham Jazz Festival Free Stage in Montpellier Gardens and in Cheltenham’s streets, pubs and clubs.

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2024to6 May 2024
  4. Add The Suffolks Sunday Market to your Itinerary

    The Suffolks Sunday Market

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    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.

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    5 May 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    26 May 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    28 July 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    25 Aug 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    27 Oct 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    24 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 17:00
  5. Add Cheltenham Science Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Science Festival

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    Festival

    Cheltenham

    This popular annual festival brings together the UK’s most respected scientists, favourite science communicators, writers, and artists to talk about today’s hottest topics. 

    Dates

    From:
    4 June 2024to9 June 2024
  6. Add Lives of Colour Culture Fest to your Itinerary

    Lives of Colour Culture Fest

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    Music

    Cheltenham

    Lives of Colour: Culture Fest is a a multi-cultural event that embraces all cultures through art, food, music and dance. Welcoming everyone from the community and beyond and giving a platform to people from ethnically and culturally diverse…

    Venue

    Pittville Park, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2024Open 12:00 - 19:30
  7. Add Wimbledon Big Screen to your Itinerary

    Wimbledon Big Screen

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    Days Out

    Cheltenham

    Wimbledon Big screen will return 1st to 14th July. Hosted at The Brewery Quarter to bring tennis fans a smashing mini-Wimbledon experience.

    Venue

    The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2024to14 July 2024Open 11:00 - 21:00
  8. Add Cheltenham Music Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Music Festival

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    Festival

    Cheltenham Music Festival brings eight days of performances and events by leading international artists, new talent and innovators.

    Venue

    Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2024to13 July 2024
  9. Add Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup to your Itinerary

    Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup

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    Major Event

    Cheltenham

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

    Venue

    The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham

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    From:
    26 July 2024to28 July 2024
  10. Add Cheltenham Paint Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Paint Festival

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    Festival

    Cheltenham's streets pop with colour thanks to the annual Cheltenham Paint Festival. Watch artists hard at work when the festival returns for the sixth year this summer, 27 - 28 July 2024 and enjoy street art creations year round in The Festival…

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    From:
    27 July 2024to28 July 2024
  11. Add Cheltenham Heritage Open Days to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Heritage Open Days

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    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.

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    From:
    6 Sept 2024to15 Sept 2024
  12. Add Cheltenham Literature Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Literature Festival

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    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Every October the world’s foremost writers, thinkers and performers descend on Cheltenham, The Festival Town, for ten days of fascinating discussion and unforgettable memories.

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    From:
    4 Oct 2024to13 Oct 2024

Ongoing Events

  1. Add Free Easter kids craft activities at GWSR to your Itinerary

    Free Easter kids craft activities at GWSR

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    Easter

    Winchcombe

    Join GWSR for Easter related craft activities in the Tim Mitchell building at Winchcombe.

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    From:
    29 Mar 2024to7 Apr 2024
  2. Add Easter Holidays Dunkertons Annual Easter Egg Hunt to your Itinerary

    Easter Holidays Dunkertons Annual Easter Egg Hunt

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    Free Event

    Charlton Kings, Cheltenham

    Dunkertons are confident the Easter bunny will have been to site and hidden plenty of chocolate for you to all to enjoy so come and join them!

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    31 Mar 2024Open 10:30 - 11:30
  3. Add Cheltenham Pride to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Pride

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    LGBTQ+

    Cheltenham

    Pride in Gloucestershire and Cheltenham Pride Festivals are collaborating this year to bring you Cheltenham Pride on 18 May 2024, a LGBTQ+-focused, family-friendly event.

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    18 May 2024
  4. Add The Greatest Quiz to your Itinerary

    The Greatest Quiz

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    Competition/Game

    Clarence Parade, Cheltenham

    This is "The Greatest Quiz"

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    13 June 2024to19 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
  5. Add Cheltenham Junior Parkrun to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Junior Parkrun

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    Running

    Cheltenham

    Cheltenham junior parkrun is a FREE 2k weekly event for juniors only (4 to 14 year olds).

    Venue

    Pittville Park, Cheltenham

    Leisure At Cheltenham, Cheltenham

    Dates

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    4 July 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
  6. Add Cheltenham Parkrun to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Parkrun

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    Running

    Cheltenham

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

    Venue

    Pittville Park, Cheltenham

    Leisure At Cheltenham, Cheltenham

    Dates

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    24 July 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
  7. No Child Left Behind's Summer of Play

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    Free Event

    Cheltenham

    No Child Left Behind’s Summer of Play event will take place on Friday 2 August 2024; which will be in place of National Play Day and feature a diverse range of children’s activities and entertainment. 

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    From:
    2 Aug 2024
  8. Add Cheltenham Christmas Launch to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Christmas Launch

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    Event

    Cheltenham

    Cheltenham Christmas Launch - Saturday 23rd November, location to be confirmed. Previous years have featured local choirs, dance performances, Christmas characters and light trails.

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    From:
    23 Nov 2024Various Opening Times
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