Things to Do in Cheltenham
Cheltenham has one of the most famous racecourses in the world, Regency streets and the Cotswold hills on its doorstep. Here is how to spend a day.
Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Racecourse, at Prestbury Park north of the town, is the home of jump racing in Britain. The festival in March, with the Gold Cup, is the highlight, and there are meetings through the autumn and winter.
Cheltenham Racecourse, at Prestbury Park north of the town, is the home of jump racing in Britain.
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Pittville Pump Room and park
Pittville Pump Room, north of the centre, is a grand Regency spa building in a large park with lakes and gardens. It fills a calm morning or afternoon.
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The Promenade and Montpellier
The Promenade, with Imperial Gardens beside it, is lined with Regency buildings, and Montpellier, a short stroll away, has its own gardens and shops.
The Promenade, with Imperial Gardens beside it, is lined with Regency buildings, and Montpellier, a short stroll away, has its own gardens and shops.
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The Wilson and Holst's birthplace
The Wilson, the town's art gallery and museum, is in the centre, and the Holst Victorian House, birthplace of the composer Gustav Holst, is a short walk away.
The Wilson, the town's art gallery and museum, is in the centre, and the Holst Victorian House, birthplace of the composer Gustav Holst, is a short walk away.
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Cleeve Hill and Sudeley Castle
Cleeve Hill, north east of the town, is the highest point in the Cotswolds, with wide views and open walks. Sudeley Castle, at Winchcombe beyond it, has gardens and the tomb of Katherine Parr.
Cleeve Hill, north east of the town, is the highest point in the Cotswolds, with wide views and open walks.
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Planning a Cheltenham day
Walk the Promenade and Montpellier in the morning, spend the afternoon at Pittville or up on Cleeve Hill, and finish in Montpellier for dinner. On a race day, the racecourse fills the whole day. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Walk the Promenade and Montpellier in the morning, spend the afternoon at Pittville or up on Cleeve Hill, and finish in Montpellier for dinner.
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Places worth knowing in Cheltenham
- Cheltenham RacecourseThe home of jump racing
- Pittville Pump RoomA Regency spa in a large park
- The PromenadeRegency buildings and Imperial Gardens
- The WilsonThe town's art gallery and museum
- Cleeve HillThe highest point in the Cotswolds
- Sudeley CastleGardens and history at Winchcombe
Frequently asked questions
The racing festival is held in March each year, over four days, with the Gold Cup on the last.
Cleeve Hill is a short drive north east of the town, with walks from the car parks near the top.
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