Visit Cheltenham Blog

English Touring Opera (ETO) presents its first season under the leadership of new General Director Robin Norton-Hale in Spring 2023, with a national tour of three deeply contrasting operas. 

TURF has announced its decision to close on the 30th April. After the strategic committee review  found it had achieved its mission of bringing the town’s independent hospitality businesses closer together.

Festival founder, Andy Davies has teamed up with Cheltenham Borough Council to look at opportunities to secure the long term future of the Cheltenham Paint Festival.

Party late into the night as Cheltenham Jazz Festival takes over the town’s bars, pubs and local spots for five days of unmissable free gigs over the May bank holiday weekend (27 April–1 May).

Cheltenham Science Festival will celebrate its 21st birthday in The Festival Town with 138 events and 270 of the best scientists, thinkers, writers and creators.

World renowned Danish homeware retail store, Søstrene Grene, is opening its first Gloucestershire store soon and you are invited.

The magic doesn’t stop after The Festival, The April Meeting is around the corner, a wonderful two-day meeting at the Home of Jump Racing. As always at Cheltenham there is something quite special about the atmosphere.

A celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and culture will feature the first pride parade for over a decade, drag performances, live music and broadcast of the Eurovision grand final.

A popular fine dining restaurant in Cheltenham has been awarded its first Michelin Star in the Michelin Guide 2023, adding further prestige to Cheltenham’s thriving food and drink scene.

The award winning venue prides itself on constantly evolving its spaces both indoor and out, always striving to provide an inclusive experience for all visitors.

Restaurant Journey opened its doors only five months ago. With consistently good reviews and a positive visit from Michelin, we catch up with Head Chef and owner, to understand how his travels have influenced the restaurant. 

Local Cheltenham community groups are being encouraged to apply for a share of £30k funding available to local good causes, to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on Saturday 6 May.

4.5 million pounds worth of property has recently been added to Luxury Apartments portfolio, a provider for serviced apartments in Cheltenham, due to demand from corporate clients.

There will be activities for children such as a bouncy castle, giant lawn games and hook-a-duck in the children’s paddling pool, aswell as synchronised swimming routines from Synchro.

Applications are now open for a hugely exciting pilot climate action project taking place in Cheltenham. Climate Changemakers are looking for around 10 people to join a peer-led learning journey to create real change in their communities.