Cheltenham (pop. 110,000), also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a small but well-to-do city. Ever since George III sampled its waters in 1788, the town has flourished. Cheltenham’s reputation as a fashionable place of leisure is evident in its upscale restaurants, spacious gardens, and trendy boutiques. On weekends, students from the University of Gloucestershire pack the pubs and clubs, energizing the city center. Although it has few important sights, Cheltenham continues to draw visitors as the most convenient base for exploring the Cotswolds.
Getting There (free from the TIC) details bus services. Trains: Cheltenham Spa Station, Queen’s Rd., at Gloucester Rd. Ticket office open M-F 5:45am-8:15pm, Sa 5:45am-7:15pm, Su 8:15am-8 ...more
The heart of Cheltenham is the intersection of High Street and the Promenade. The train station is at the western edge of town; to get there, walk 30min. on a signposted path or catch local bus D or E ...more
Most establishments in Cheltenham cluster in the Montpellier area and along Bath Road, a 5min. walk from the town center. Prices tend to be high (£30-40), but then again so is quality. Benton’s Guest ...more
Fruit stands, butchers, and bakeries dot High Street, while posh restaurants and cafe-bars line Montpellier Street across from Montpellier Gardens. A Tesco Metro supermarket is at 233 High St. (☎ 01242 ...more
The What’s On poster, displayed on kiosks and at the TIC, lists concerts, plays, tours, sporting events, and hot spots. The Cheltenham International Festival of Music celebrates modern classical works ...more
Nightlife is dead during the week, but Cheltenham springs to life on the weekends as students and 20-somethings invade. Numerous pubs, bars, and clubs line High Street east of the Promenade. Popular venues ...more
TEWKESBURY. Ten miles northwest of Cheltenham, Tewkesbury (TOOKS-bury) is a quiet medieval town with a trove of half-timbered houses. Its most celebrated structure is Tewkesbury Abbey, whose Norman tower ...more
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