The Cheltenham Blog
Local guides, neighbourhood deep-dives, and insider tips for getting the most out of Cheltenham. Written by people who know the town.
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Spas in Cheltenham: Couples Massage, Facials and Saunas
Where to book a spa treatment in Cheltenham: the two spa salons in Montpellier with couples rooms, smaller studios for massage and facials from £40, and where to find a sauna or a pool, all checked on 27 October 2026.
Cheltenham Lido: Prices, Swim Times, Parking and Café
Everything at Cheltenham Lido, the 50m outdoor pool on Keynsham Road: whether it is open now, winter swimming, swim and season ticket prices, the summer timetable, booking, the children's pool, parking, the café and where to eat nearby.
Best Restaurants in Cheltenham: 11 Top Tables for 2026
The best restaurants in Cheltenham, from Le Champignon Sauvage and Lumiere to Petit Coco Bistro, Sam's Montpellier and Habibah, with menu prices, opening days and how to book, checked on each restaurant's own website.
Parking in Cheltenham: Car Parks, Prices, Park and Ride
Where to park in Cheltenham and what it costs: Regent Arcade above the shops, Town Centre East for a full day, Royal Well for a short stay, every council car park's prices, and the Arle Court Park and Ride.
Cheltenham November Meeting 2026: Dates, Tickets, Tips
The Cheltenham November Meeting 2026, Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November: what happens each day, gate and race times, ticket prices by enclosure, parking and the bus, and where to stay, eat and drink near the racecourse.
Christmas Party Menus in Cheltenham 2026: Nights and Meals
Where to book a Cheltenham Christmas party or Christmas meal in 2026: eleven restaurants, pubs and hotels with their party menu prices, the racecourse's party nights, festive lunches, private rooms, deposits and early-booking offers.
Cheltenham Panto 2026: Cinderella at the Everyman
Cinderella at the Everyman Theatre, 27 November 2026 to 10 January 2027: the cast, show times, ticket prices and the family ticket, relaxed and signed performances, parking, the Playhouse's Peter Pan and where to eat before the show.
Shops in Montpellier, Cheltenham: A Street Guide
A street guide to the shops in Montpellier, Cheltenham: a jeweller since 1895, lingerie, menswear, books and a community gallery, plus gifts, flowers and wine on Andover Road, with opening hours checked in October 2026.
Shops on the Promenade, Cheltenham: Top 11 Worth the Walk
A street guide to the shops on the Promenade in Cheltenham: eleven worth the walk, from family jewellers and Hatchards to Dubarry and Castle Fine Art, plus the full list by street number and Sunday hours.
Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Cheltenham: Top 11
Family friendly restaurants in Cheltenham, each checked on its own website: kids' menus and prices, highchairs and baby changing, kids-eat-free offers, early breakfasts and the rooms that cope best with a noisy toddler.
Best Ramen in Cheltenham: Top 10 Noodle Bars and Prices
Where to get ramen in Cheltenham: tonkotsu, miso and shoyu bowls from £10.50 to £23.50 at five kitchens, plus pho, laksa and udon, with delivery and booking.
Best Gift Shops in Cheltenham: Top 12 for Every Occasion
Twelve gift shops in Cheltenham for birthdays, thank-yous and anything in between: homeware, cards made in town, flowers, jewellery, vinyl, watches and beer, with prices and opening days checked on 21 October 2026.