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Christmas Beauty Events at John Lewis

Christmas Beauty Events at John Lewis

From bold lips to smokey eyes, and winter ready skin, to metallic looks, join the John Lewis beauty…

Countdown to Christmas in Cheltenham

Countdown to Christmas in Cheltenham

Experience the launch of Christmas in Cheltenham ​​​​town centre - Saturday 23 November, 3pm - 6…

Cheltenham Christmas Arts & Crafts Market

Cheltenham Christmas Arts & Crafts Market

Browse stalls full of unique Christmas gifts, homeware and handmade goods by local producers,…

People stood next to big JAZZ sign.

Cheltenham Jazz Festival... around town free gigs

Keep Wednesday 30 April to Monday 6 May free to enjoy five days of free gigs on the Cheltenham Jazz…

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Featured Events

  1. Add Cheltenham Christmas Gift Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Christmas Gift Market

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    Christmas

    Cheltenham

    Experience festive shopping at the Cheltenham Christmas Market, hosted by one of the leading market operators - Cotswold Markets.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2024to24 Nov 2024Various Opening Times
  2. Add Countdown to Christmas in Cheltenham to your Itinerary

    Countdown to Christmas in Cheltenham

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    Event

    Cheltenham

    Experience the launch of Christmas in Cheltenham ​​​​town centre - Saturday 23 November, 3pm - 6.30pm. ☂️ Update: We are not going to let the forecasted wet weather dampen our Christmas spirit. The FREE festive entertainment will take place indoors,…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024Open 15:00 - 18:30
  3. Add The Suffolks Christmas Market to your Itinerary

    The Suffolks Christmas Market

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    Market

    Cheltenham

    These fantastically-popular Street Fairs in the Suffolks are always great events.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 17:00
  4. Add The Suffolks Sunday Market to your Itinerary

    The Suffolks Sunday Market

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    Market

    Cheltenham

    These fantastically-popular Street Fairs in the Suffolks are always great events. Whether it’s the May Bank Holiday or the Christmas Market, there’s always a lovely friendly atmosphere, great products on sale and lots of fun entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 17:00
  5. Add Cheltenham Christmas Arts & Crafts Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Christmas Arts & Crafts Market

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    Christmas Markets

    Cheltenham

    Browse stalls full of unique Christmas gifts, homeware and handmade goods by local producers, craftspeople and artisans from jewellery to glass work, and woodcraft to original art prints. 

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2024to22 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
  6. Add Cheltenham Craft Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Craft Market

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    Market

    Cheltenham

    Located along Cheltenham Promenade, the monthly Cheltenham Crafts Market brings together local producers, craftspeople and artisans to create a market full of unique gifts, homeware and handmade goods.

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    21 Dec 2024
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    20 Jan 2025
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  7. Add Cheltenham Jazz Festival... around town free gigs to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Jazz Festival... around town free gigs

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    Free

    Cheltenham

    Keep Wednesday 30 April to Monday 6 May free to enjoy five days of free gigs on the Cheltenham Jazz Festival Free Stage in Montpellier Gardens and in Cheltenham’s streets, pubs and clubs.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Apr 2025to5 May 2025
  8. Add Cheltenham Science Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Science Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    This popular annual festival brings together the UK’s most respected scientists, favourite science communicators, writers, and artists to talk about today’s hottest topics. 

    Dates

    From:
    3 June 2025to8 June 2025
  9. Add Cheltenham Music Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Music Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham Music Festival brings eight days of performances and events by leading international artists, new talent and innovators.

    Venue

    Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2025to12 July 2025
  10. Add Cheltenham Heritage Open Days to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Heritage Open Days

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    Type:

    Festival

    10 days of Cheltenham heritage free to explore! Discover Cheltenham and its heritage as buildings throw open their doors to the public with a full programme of exciting walks and fascinating talks.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
  11. Add Cheltenham Literature Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Literature Festival

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    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Cheltenham Literature Festival, 10-19 October, promises a feast for the mind. As the world’s longest-running literature festival, the annual event leads the way in celebrating the written and spoken word, presenting the best new voices in fiction…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025

Ongoing Events

  1. Add Christmas Lights Switch On at Pittville Pump Room to your Itinerary

    Christmas Lights Switch On at Pittville Pump Room

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    Type:

    Christmas

    Cheltenham

    Join the Cheltenham Trust for their annual Christmas lights switch on. A traditional family event not to be missed with live entertainment for the whole family to get into the festive spirit.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 18:00
  2. Add Cheltenham BID Christmas Elf Trail to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham BID Christmas Elf Trail

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    Christmas

    Wrap up your little elves and embark on a magical journey through Cheltenham this Christmas. Free event brought to the town by Cheltenham BID.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025
  3. Add The Strand Pub Quiz to your Itinerary

    The Strand Pub Quiz

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    Free Event

    Cheltenham

    Pub Quiz every Thursday at 8pm. Free entry.

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    28 Nov 2024Open 20:00 -
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    5 Dec 2024Open 20:00 -
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    12 Dec 2024Open 20:00 -
  4. Add Lunchtime Live Organ Recitals to your Itinerary

    Lunchtime Live Organ Recitals

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    Type:

    Free Event

    Bath Road, Cheltenham

    Cheltenham College Lunchtime Live Organ Recitals

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 14:00
  5. Add Caremark's festive coffee and exercise morning to your Itinerary

    Caremark's festive coffee and exercise morning

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    Type:

    Free Event

    Cheltenham

    Join this free festive event. There will be carol singing, mince pies and hot drinks. Meet people from the community and learn easy chair-based exercises to improve health and well being.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
  6. Add Free Christmas Coffee Morning & Chair Based Exercise Class to your Itinerary

    Free Christmas Coffee Morning & Chair Based Exercise Class

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    Type:

    Free Event

    Arle Court, Hatherley Lane,, Cheltenham

    Coffee Morning & Exercise Class with Carols & Mince Pies

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
  7. Add Cheltenham Antiques & Vintage Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Antiques & Vintage Market

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    Antiques

    Cheltenham

    Your opportunity to browse antiques, collectables, vintage products, home decor, porcelain, jewellery, furniture and art once a month along Cheltenham Promenade.  

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    14 Dec 2024
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    13 Jan 2025
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    10 Feb 2025
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  8. Add Cheltenham Jazz Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Jazz Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Cheltenham, The Festival Town, is home to one of the country’s best-loved jazz festivals, attracting over 20,000 music fans annually. The popular annual event will next take place 30 April - 5 May 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Apr 2025to5 May 2025Various Opening Times
  9. Add Cheltenham Literature Festival Free Events to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Literature Festival Free Events

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    Type:

    Literature

    Cheltenham

    With more than one hundred free talks, performances and workshops taking place across the ten days of the Festival.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025
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