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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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.
Parking in Cheltenham: Car Parks, Prices, Park and Ride
Where to park in Cheltenham and what it costs: Regent Arcade above the shops, Town Centre East for a full day, Royal Well for a short stay, every council car park's prices, and the Arle Court Park and Ride.
Shops in Montpellier, Cheltenham: A Street Guide
A street guide to the shops in Montpellier, Cheltenham: a jeweller since 1895, lingerie, menswear, books and a community gallery, plus gifts, flowers and wine on Andover Road, with opening hours checked in October 2026.
Shops on the Promenade, Cheltenham: Top 11 Worth the Walk
A street guide to the shops on the Promenade in Cheltenham: eleven worth the walk, from family jewellers and Hatchards to Dubarry and Castle Fine Art, plus the full list by street number and Sunday hours.
Cheltenham High Street Shops: Top 9 Worth the Walk
Nine Cheltenham High Street shops worth the walk, from a family deli and a jeweller under the Centre Stone to a running shop and an upstairs craft shop, with street numbers and opening hours.
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.
Christmas in Cheltenham 2026: Santa, Panto and Lights
Every festive date in Cheltenham for 2026: Santa's grottos and Santa trains, the panto, the lights switch-on, the Promenade Christmas market, the Town Hall roller rink (there is no ice rink this year), Christmas racing and late-night shopping.
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 2026: Dates, Times and Parking
The Cheltenham Christmas market 2026 runs from 10 to 23 December on the Promenade. Dates, opening times, the smaller Suffolks and Pittville markets, parking and what's on nearby.
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.