Regency Cheltenham lies in the heart of the world famous Cotswolds. With beautiful surrounding countryside and traditional English villages, such as Stow-on the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Chipping Campden nearby, Cheltenham is a magnet for tourists from all over the world, making it one of the most visited areas in England. Historic Cirencester and the Stroud valley are also very nearby.
Cheltenham has a range of world renowned festivals from February to October each year. The season starts with the Cheltenham Folk festival in February, closely followed by the Cheltenham Gold cup festival in March with the Cheltenham Jazz festival at the end of April. This is followed by the highly acclaimed Times Cheltenham Science festival in Junewith this years guest directors Professor Brain Cox and Chef Heston Blumenthal. In July the Cheltenham music festival is followed by possibly the most famous of all: the Times Cheltenham Literature festival. Along with the Jazz festival comes the Jazz Fringe festival with the vast majority of artists coming from within a 50 mile radius of Cheltenham. This gives a fantastic diverse line-up with music in over 20 venues.The music festival which now incorporates seventy events celebrated its sixty fifth year. The Cheltenham Literature festival was attended by numerous celebrities including Dame Judi Dench and Stephen Fry.
Another key attraction is the Cheltenham Gold Cup which was originally a flat race, over a distance of three miles,it was first run in July 1819 at Cleeve Hill. The Cheltenham Gold Cup was run as a jumps race originally from 1924. The race is the most prestigious National Hunt races and is a race that every jockey and trainer dream of winning, running over a distance of just over 3 miles. The race which now takes place in March each year on the new course at Cheltenham and is open to horses aged five years or over. It is an enormously important event for Cheltenham business such as hotels, B&B’s, bars and restaurants in Cheltenham, helping to boost the local economy of Regency Cheltenham in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Year round attractions include the Pittville pump room which dates back to when Cheltenham was famous as a spa town; and visitors came to take the water, believing in its healing and medicinal properties. Also the historic Cheltenham Everyman theatre and the much newer Bacon theatre provides year round entertainment from concerts, music and Bands to comedy.
Many people know of Cheltenham for the world renowned Cheltenham Ladies College which is an independent school founded in 1853 and has an international reputation for excellent education. It is also a vibrant student town with over 2000 students based at the University of Gloucestershire campuses in Cheltenham.
Cheltenham has a range of world renowned festivals from February to October each year. The season starts with the Cheltenham Folk festival in February, closely followed by the Cheltenham Gold cup festival in March with the Cheltenham Jazz festival at the end of April. This is followed by the highly acclaimed Times Cheltenham Science festival in Junewith this years guest directors Professor Brain Cox and Chef Heston Blumenthal. In July the Cheltenham music festival is followed by possibly the most famous of all: the Times Cheltenham Literature festival. Along with the Jazz festival comes the Jazz Fringe festival with the vast majority of artists coming from within a 50 mile radius of Cheltenham. This gives a fantastic diverse line-up with music in over 20 venues.The music festival which now incorporates seventy events celebrated its sixty fifth year. The Cheltenham Literature festival was attended by numerous celebrities including Dame Judi Dench and Stephen Fry.
Another key attraction is the Cheltenham Gold Cup which was originally a flat race, over a distance of three miles,it was first run in July 1819 at Cleeve Hill. The Cheltenham Gold Cup was run as a jumps race originally from 1924. The race is the most prestigious National Hunt races and is a race that every jockey and trainer dream of winning, running over a distance of just over 3 miles. The race which now takes place in March each year on the new course at Cheltenham and is open to horses aged five years or over. It is an enormously important event for Cheltenham business such as hotels, B&B’s, bars and restaurants in Cheltenham, helping to boost the local economy of Regency Cheltenham in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Year round attractions include the Pittville pump room which dates back to when Cheltenham was famous as a spa town; and visitors came to take the water, believing in its healing and medicinal properties. Also the historic Cheltenham Everyman theatre and the much newer Bacon theatre provides year round entertainment from concerts, music and Bands to comedy.
Many people know of Cheltenham for the world renowned Cheltenham Ladies College which is an independent school founded in 1853 and has an international reputation for excellent education. It is also a vibrant student town with over 2000 students based at the University of Gloucestershire campuses in Cheltenham.
Regency Cheltenham is a prime shopping town for the Cotswolds. Shops range from high quality privately owned shops to national and international chain stores. A short walk from the centre of Cheltenham is Montepellier with its high quality individual clothes and shoe shops and bars. These include specialist cooking shops, babywear and hairdressers. There are also pavement cafes and bars which are extremely popular in the summer sunshine. As well as finding antique shops in Montpellier there is a monthly Antiques and Collectors fair at Cheltenham racecourse.
Cheltenham farmers market is held on the second and last Friday of each month held on the Promenade near the Cheltenham Tourist information office. With over thirty stalls there is a wide selection of high quality produce including meat, cheese and vegetables.
Cheltenham Spa offers a fantastic range of eating out experiences to suit every taste and every budget. Cheltenham has a long tradition of high quality restaurants which in recent years has grown to suit everyone from residents to local students to visitors.
One of the most stylish Cheltenham restaurants is Brassiere Blanc owned by the renowned Raymond Blanc. The atmosphere is relaxed with high quality food and attentive service. It is an excellent place to relax and enjoy French cuisine without formality. The Curry Corner is also one of Cheltenham’s favourite restaurants. It is a multi award winning restaurant with awards including Taste of the West Gold 2009.
Nearby to Cheltenham there are historic places to visit for great days out such as Sudley Castle, near Winchcombe, which makes an excellent wedding venue with its historic backdrop. Snowshill Manor near Broadway is also another visitor favourite along with Hidcote Manor near Chipping Campden and Bibury approximately 7 miles East of Cirencester.
Mid July every sees the Royal International air Tattoo held at RAF Fairford near Cirencester a major event for the Cotswolds, which is the largest event of it’s kind in Europe and probably the world, attracting visitors from all over the world. Many of the top international display teams entertain the crowds each year. Cheltenham is approximately 20 miles north and is a popular town to visit.! The event is attended by Royalty and by visitors from across the globe. Accommodation is always in high demand for the air show and should be booked early. Tickets for the air show must be purchased in advance. This year mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Visit http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow
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