Visit Cheltenham Blog

There’s a lot we’ve missed over the last few months but most of all we’ve missed you, our visitors.  Our new video features some of our fabulous independent stores, stylish boutique hotels and our Regency parks and gardens which we invite you to come and enjoy this summer.

The new Augmented Realty (AR) trail - Monster Hero Safari will bring a fun family experience to Cheltenham town centre from Monday July 13.

As lockdown measures continue to ease we are aim to keep you up to date on the reopening dates of indoor and outdoor attractions in and around Cheltenham including theatres, pools and museums. 

THE MAHAL a fine dining Indian restaurant with a lavish difference will open its doors in Cheltenham on Monday July 6.

Play areas and outdoor fitness equipment in our award winning parks and open spaces will be open from this Saturday, 4 July, in line with government guidance.

Cheltenham Music Festival has curated a digital celebration this year, highlighting what is unique and innovative about the Festival.  Cheltenham Music Festival: Replay will be available for free on the Cheltenham Festivals website from Saturday 4 July.

Unfortunately these drive-in concerts have been cancelled due to local lockdowns. 

A round up of the best picnic spots in Cheltenham and our recommended nearby cafes and delis serving tasty picnic treats...

Two new free trails will be run by Cheltenham BID throughout the summer – a new Monster Hero Safari trail and an enhanced Augmented Reality (AR) version of the Hidden Cheltenham Trail.

Cycling fans, Patrick and Sue, owners of the Number 8 Cheltenham, share their favourite Cotswolds and Cheltenham bike rides…

To celebrate the places readers have discovered during the lockdown we’ve launching a new series, ‘Recommended by locals…’ starting with local mum Rachel who recommends Lineover Woods and Nottingham Hill. 

Last week for our Instagram photo challenge we celebrated Cheltenham Festivals. Here are a few of our favourite entries. 

A staggering 42,000 people logged on to Cheltenham Science Festival @ Home last week, enjoying free virtual events exploring the wonders of everyday science. 

Many thanks to everyone who joined us this last fortnight in celebrating Cheltenham's spectacular and unique architecture on Instagram. It was a joy to see all of your photos. 

Stagecoach has today confirmed it will be increasing bus service levels in Cheltenham from 1 June to help get the country moving as lockdown restrictions start to ease.