Regent Arcade Cheltenham: Shops List, Opening Hours, Parking
Every shop in Regent Arcade, Cheltenham's covered shopping centre, with opening hours, car park prices, facilities and the story of the Wishing Fish Clock.
In short: Regent Arcade is Cheltenham's covered shopping centre, between the High Street and Regent Street, with 34 shops and 5 places to eat, drink or watch a film, from H&M, TK Maxx and Mango to Pandora, Cavani and the HMV Shop. It is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm, with a council car park of more than 500 spaces above it and the Wishing Fish Clock inside.
Every shop in Regent Arcade, with opening hours, parking and facilities, from the centre's own website on 19 October 2026.
What shops are in Regent Arcade Cheltenham?
Thirty-four shops and services and five places to eat, drink or watch a film. Shops we list in our directory are linked.
| Type | Shops |
|---|---|
| Fashion | H&M, Mango, Apricot, TK Maxx, JD, Saltrock, Perennial Menswear, Cavani |
| Lingerie | Bravissimo, Ann Summers |
| Shoes and outdoor | Schuh, Skechers, Mountain Warehouse, Trespass |
| Jewellery and watches | Pandora, Ernest Jones, TimeWatch |
| Opticians | Boots Opticians, Chapman Opticians, Cambridge Spectacle Co., Envy Eyewear |
| Beauty and wellbeing | The Body Shop, The Perfume Shop, Hollywood Nails, Salon Stop, Dr Ma (acupuncture and Chinese medicine) |
| Tech and entertainment | iStore (Apple), Phone Matters, Sky, The HMV Shop |
| Cards, gifts and home | Card Factory, Flying Tiger, Sharps (fitted bedrooms) |
| Services | Timpson (keys, shoe and watch repairs, photos) |
| Food, drink and film | KIBOU, SOHO Coffee, Mooboo bubble tea, Auntie Anne's, Tivoli cinema |
Good to know: TimeWatch and Phone Matters are independents, and Envy Eyewear is an independent optician. Tivoli is a cinema from the Everyman family, with sofas and food served to your seat.
What is the Wishing Fish Clock?
The centrepiece of Regent Arcade since it opened in 1985, designed by the Stroud artist Kit Williams, author of Masquerade. At more than 45 feet tall, the arcade believes it is the tallest mechanical clock in the world. A goose seems to lay a never-ending stream of golden eggs, mice dodge a snake on top, and every half hour the large wooden fish at the bottom blows bubbles to the tune of I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles.
- 🐟 Bubbles every half hour
- 🕰️ Since 1985
- 🎨 Designed by Kit Williams
What time does Regent Arcade open?
- ⏰ Mon to Sat 9am to 6pm
- ⏰ Sun 10.30am to 4.30pm
- 📅 Bank holidays vary by shop
- 📍 High Street, GL50 1JZ, Town Centre
Where do I park for Regent Arcade?
In the multi-storey car park above the centre, run by Cheltenham Borough Council: more than 500 spaces on four levels, with lifts from Car Park Level Three down to the shops. Pay by contactless at the barrier or at a machine before you leave.
| Stay | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £3.40 |
| Up to 3 hours | £5.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £6.50 |
| Up to 6 hours | £11.00 |
| Up to 8 hours | £15.00 |
| Over 8 hours | £16.00 |
| Arriving after 5.30pm | £3.00 |
- 🚗 Height limit 2m
- ⚡ 2 EV chargers on Level 2
- ♿ Blue Badge holders pay as normal
Good to know: on the late-night Christmas shopping Thursdays (3 and 10 December 2026) the council's other town centre car parks are free from 3pm, but Regent Arcade's is not. See our Christmas in Cheltenham guide.
What facilities does Regent Arcade have?
- 🚻 Toilets and baby changing, first floor by the lifts
- 📶 Free wifi
- 🐕 Well-behaved dogs welcome
Regent Arcade: questions
What shops are in Regent Arcade Cheltenham?
Thirty-four shops and services, including H&M, TK Maxx, Mango, JD, Schuh, Pandora, Ernest Jones, The Body Shop, The Perfume Shop, iStore and the HMV Shop, plus KIBOU, SOHO Coffee and the Tivoli cinema.
What time does Regent Arcade open?
Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm. Bank holiday hours vary by shop.
How much is parking at Regent Arcade?
£2 for up to an hour, £3.40 for two hours and £5 for three, or £3 if you arrive after 5.30pm.
Is Regent Arcade dog friendly?
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome in the centre, and the arcade marks many of its shops as dog friendly.
Where is the Wishing Fish Clock in Cheltenham?
Inside Regent Arcade, where it has been the centrepiece since 1985. The fish blows bubbles every half hour.