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30 Minute Drive
A delightful Regency town which offers the perfect mix of things to do for a day or short break, Cheltenham is also highly accessible to the surrounding Towns, Villages and countryside. We are well connected by road (and rail) and we've picked a selection of our favourite activities within thirty minutes (ish*) of the town centre. Happy to travel further afield? You can also take a look at our one hour and day trip suggestions too.
Outdoor & Country
Right on our doorstep (and often within walking distance) are some truly fabulous green and open spaces. As well as our Parks & Gardens in the town, we can recommend Cleeve Hill, which has the beacon for the highest point in The Cotswolds, Leckhampton Hill and the National Trust managed Crickley Hill with it's on-site cafe if you need to take a break. All have views over Cheltenham, offer walks of varying degrees of difficulty and have on-site parking too. Find out more...
Towns & Villages
Cheltenham is just up the road from the City of Gloucester famous for its Norman Cathedral and Historic Docks. The village of Tewkesbury is a wonderfully-preserved example of Medieval architecture and also holds a world-famous medieval fair each year. The villages and towns of Winchcombe, Guiting Power, Deerhurst, Stroud and Cirencester also offer great days out and it is possible to create routes which visit several of these sites in a single day.
Top travel tip: why not ride on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam railway which will take you to Winchcombe among other stops, before finishing in Broadway.
Historic Sites
As well as historically preserved sites and architecture at Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Cirencester and Winchcombe, we recommend the following for your itinerary: Chedworth Roman Villa; Gloucester Cathedral; Gloucester Docks; and Sudeley Castle where Henry VIIIs last wife Katherine Parr is buried).
For more recommendations within easy access of Cheltenham, please contact our Tourist Information Centre on 01242 237431 where the team can offer advice, maps, public transport routes and suggested day trips. You can also join one of the guided tours around the area where an expert will show you the best sites on offer.
*Please note, all our recomendations are made according to average travel times but may vary according to driving speeds, traffic and road maintenance. Please factor departure times and these specific conditions as part of your trip planning.
