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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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.
Clothes Shops and Boutiques in Cheltenham
The clothes shops and boutiques in Cheltenham worth knowing: independent womenswear and menswear, the national brands on the Promenade, and hats and wedding outfits.
Christmas Shopping in Cheltenham 2026: 13 Independent Gift Shops
Christmas shopping in Cheltenham made easy: 13 independent gift shops, from £6.99 stocking fillers to £499 jewellery, with gift ideas by budget, vouchers and opening days.
Bookshops in Cheltenham: Independent, Second-Hand and Rare
Seven bookshops in Cheltenham, from Waterstones and the independent Rossiter Books to second-hand Moss Books and Cheltenham Rare Books, with opening days, children's story times, author events and a bookshop crawl.
Shops in Cheltenham: The Independent Shopping Guide
Cheltenham's best independent shops, area by area: jewellers and books in Montpellier, boutiques on Suffolk Parade, records in the town centre lanes and hats in Charlton Kings.
Vintage and Second-Hand Shopping in Cheltenham: A Local's Guide to the Best Finds
If you want to build a wardrobe or furnish a home from vintage and second-hand pieces rather than factory-fresh ones, Cheltenham is quietly one of the best towns in the South West.
Best Coffee Shops in Cheltenham: A Local's Guide to the Town's Finest Cups
Cheltenham takes its coffee seriously. For a Regency spa town of 120,000 people, the concentration of independent coffee shops is remarkable.
Wine Bars in Cheltenham: Independent Picks and Prices
Seven Cheltenham wine bars, wine shops and hotel bars with glass prices from £5, wine flights, autumn tastings, bottles to take home and where to drink English wine.