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.
5 articles
Cotswold Villages Near Cheltenham: A Local's Guide to the Best Day Trips
An honest, local guide to the best Cotswold villages near Cheltenham, with distances, what to do, and how to plan a day trip from the Regency spa town.
Best Beer Gardens in Cheltenham: A Local's Guide to Sunny Pints
When the sun finally breaks through, Cheltenham's beer gardens come alive. A local's guide to the prettiest, friendliest, and most surprising spots for a pint outside.
Cheltenham Christmas Market: A Local's Guide to the Festive Season
Cheltenham at Christmas is something else. The Promenade fills with market stalls, the town glows with festive lights, and there's far more to it than you'd expect.
A Weekend in Cheltenham: How to Spend 48 Hours in the Cotswolds' Best Town
Most people know Cheltenham for the races. But this Regency spa town on the edge of the Cotswolds is one of the best weekend breaks in England. Here's a local's 2-day itinerary.
Cheltenham Festival: Things to Do Beyond the Races
The Festival draws 250,000 people but most never leave the racecourse. Here's a local's guide to where to eat, drink, walk, and explore during race week.