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You are here: What's On > Cheltenham 2022 - Festivals & Major Events Guide > Light Up Cheltenham
Light Up Cheltenham
Dates of Light Up Cheltenham 2020: 1 to 23 February 2020.
Cheltenham’s beautiful landmark buildings will be dramatically lit up to the delight of visitors in February 2020 as the spectacular Light Up Cheltenham returns for a third year.
Starting on the 1 February and finishing on 23 February, over 30 buildings and landmarks will be bathed in light with the stunning backdrop of the most complete Regency town in the UK.
We've shared the dazzling photos of the launch night featuring Spark, the glow up street theatre group, here - Light Up Cheltenham Launch Night. It's an evening not to be missed next year folks!
With half-term in the middle of the three weeks, Light Up Cheltenham offers a fantastic free event for families to enjoy and a chance to see Cheltenham in a new light.
February's Light Up Cheltenham will also see the return of a giant observation wheel in Imperial Gardens, giving visitors the chance to see the lights from a birds eye view.
For the first time this year there will be guided tours and free self-guided tours for visitors to learn about the history of the buildings and landmarks lit up.
The guided tour with local blue badge guides are available to purchase for just £12 per person. The 1.5 hour tour will be take visitors through the town, offering insights into the hidden stories of Cheltenham and the buildings involved in the event.
The free self guided tour map can be downloaded here.
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