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.
17 articles
Pittville Cheltenham: The Park, Pump Room and Neighbourhood
A guide to Pittville, Cheltenham's Regency quarter: what to do in Pittville Park, the Pump Room and its café, parking, and where to eat, drink and stay nearby.
Art Galleries and Museums in Cheltenham: A Local's Guide to the Town's Cultural Life
For a town with a population of 120,000, Cheltenham takes its art seriously. There's a major art gallery and museum with an internationally recognised collection, a composer's house with the piano...
Hidden Gems in Cheltenham: A Local's Guide to the Quieter Side of the Town
Cheltenham has an interesting problem: most visitors only see about 10% of it. The Promenade, Montpellier and the Racecourse are on every guide, and they deserve to be, but they're also just the...
Best Walks Near Cheltenham: Hills, Circular Walks and Pubs
Hill, woodland and town walks near Cheltenham with official distances, times and parking: Leckhampton Hill, Cleeve Common, Crickley Hill, Lineover Wood and Pittville Park, each with a pub or café nearby.
Things to Do in Cheltenham with Kids: Soft Play, Half Term
The best things to do in Cheltenham with kids: soft play and trampolines with prices, the newly reopened Wilson, Pittville Park, steam trains, farm days out, the panto and everything on for October half term 2026.