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
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.
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.
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.
Cheltenham Races Explained: A First-Timer's Guide
Cheltenham races explained for a first visit: hurdles, chases and bumpers, the 2027 Festival days, which enclosure to book, what to wear, the shuttle bus, how betting works and the cheaper race days to try first.
New Year's Eve in Cheltenham 2026: Dinners, Parties and Bars
The New Year's Eve 2026 dinners, parties and hotel packages announced in Cheltenham so far, with prices, plus New Year's Day racing and how to get home.
Bonfire Night in Cheltenham 2026: Every Fireworks Display
Every fireworks display in and around Cheltenham for Bonfire Night 2026, from the Racecourse to low-noise shows, with dates, gate times, ticket prices and the rules on food, dogs and parking.
Cheltenham Races 2027: Dates, Tickets, Hotels and Pubs
The Cheltenham Races for the 2027 Festival, 16 to 19 March: each day's feature race and times, ticket prices, the shuttle and parking rules, what to wear, and where to stay and drink in town.
Cheltenham Jazz Festival: A Local's Guide to the Town's Best Long Weekend
If Cheltenham has a favourite long weekend of the year, the Jazz Festival might be it. For six days at the start of May, Montpellier Gardens turns into a pop-up music village, the Big Top goes up,...
Cheltenham Literature Festival: A Local's Guide to the World's Longest-Running Book Festival
Every October, Cheltenham turns into a ten-day conversation. Writers, thinkers, scientists, comedians and broadcasters descend on the town, Montpellier Gardens fills with canvas pavilions and...
Dog-Friendly Cheltenham: Pubs, Restaurants and Cafés
Seventeen dog-friendly pubs, restaurants and cafés in Cheltenham with where dogs can go, six hotels and their dog charges, dog-friendly shops in Regent Arcade and the council's lead rules for parks.
Rainy Day in Cheltenham: A Local's Guide to Indoor Things to Do
Cheltenham in the rain is still Cheltenham. The Regency terraces still look good, the cafés still pull good coffee, and the town centre is compact enough that a drizzly afternoon doesn't need to...