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Make magical memories in Cheltenham this Christmas – browse festive market stalls, enjoy live performances & have a twirl on the ice rink!

The most magical time of year is fast-approaching, and this season The Cheltenham Trust has curated a sleigh-load of special festive events for everyone to enjoy.

Cheltenham’s faith communities will come together once again from 10 to 17 November to mark National Inter Faith Week. The theme of the week is ‘stronger together’ with a focus on the sharing of our spiritual homes.

Over 100,000 ticket holders headed to Montpellier Gardens from 4-13 October to reflect on the legacy of the world’s longest-running literature festival.

All the gossip on the best new places to wine and dine in the town, exciting openings around the corner, and the tastiest food & drink events to look forward to this month.

During Cheltenham Food + Drink Week, we were delighted to invite local food enthusiasts, George and Stef, from Cotswold Food Bloggers to explore and uncover Cheltenham's culinary treasures.

Fantasy Forest will make a spectacular return to the glorious grounds of Sudeley Castle next year from 18 – 20 July 2025 with a packed programme of fantasy-themed experiences and live entertainment.

The Everyman Theatre has announced that Cheltenham based Open Door will be this year’s Christmas charity partner, for their pantomime production of Aladdin.

The Jockey Club has announced several big changes coming to next year's Cheltenham Festival, 11 - 15 March 2025, aiming to make it the best experience possible for all visitors to the Home of Jump Racing.

The team behind the collaboration believes that it offers a model for co-operating that can help strengthen arts and culture.

The most enchanting season is upon us, and Webbs in Cheltenham is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its Christmas Grotto on Saturday, 30^th November 2024.

One of the many wonderful things about the Cheltenham Paint Festival is that you can enjoy the expressive street art, created by incredible artists from around the world, year-round.

Kingsholm is set to welcome fans back to the ‘Holm of Gloucester Rugby as the 2024/25 season gets underway. Gloucester, known as the ‘Cherry and Whites’, play in the heart of the city at the famous Kingsholm Stadium.

This ambitious programme will feature exhibitions and interactive artworks, events and activities designed to engage and inspire visitors of all ages.

GWSR is expecting a good turnout from people interested in finding out what it takes to run a heritage railway for Young Engineers’ weekend.