Nicola’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Gloucester is a short drive or taxi away from Cheltenham. Lots of food festivals, places to eat and drink. Boats to hire and to look at, take a cruise. Lovely old buildings and the home of Gloucester Brewery.
42 locals recommend
The Docks
Gloucester is a short drive or taxi away from Cheltenham. Lots of food festivals, places to eat and drink. Boats to hire and to look at, take a cruise. Lovely old buildings and the home of Gloucester Brewery.
Cheltenham Spa - beautiful regency architecture, great shopping and plenty of independent shops and eateries.
20 minute walk away
56 locals recommend
Montpellier Gardens
24 Montpellier Spa RdCheltenham Spa - beautiful regency architecture, great shopping and plenty of independent shops and eateries.
20 minute walk away
Amazing architecture and well worth a walk up the main tower with a guide. The cloisters were used in the Harry Potter series of films.
180 locals recommend
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnAmazing architecture and well worth a walk up the main tower with a guide. The cloisters were used in the Harry Potter series of films.
A beautiful Cotswold village - does get very busy but there is plenty of parking. Worth a visit, a stroll along the streams, bridges and an ice cream.
450 locals recommend
Bourton on the Water
A beautiful Cotswold village - does get very busy but there is plenty of parking. Worth a visit, a stroll along the streams, bridges and an ice cream.
Iconic race meetings several times a year - does get very busy but plenty of buses.
284 locals recommend
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham RoadIconic race meetings several times a year - does get very busy but plenty of buses.
Outdoor bar with secret garden in Summer months. Art exhibitions, music festivals all close by.
27 locals recommend
Imperial Square and Gardens
Outdoor bar with secret garden in Summer months. Art exhibitions, music festivals all close by.
Cheltenham Festivals - run throughout the year - check out https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/
Literature, Jazz, Food, Science & Music. Worth buying tickets in advance. Venue 15 mins walk from house.
58 locals recommend
Cheltenham Festivals
109- 111 Bath RdCheltenham Festivals - run throughout the year - check out https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/
Literature, Jazz, Food, Science & Music. Worth buying tickets in advance. Venue 15 mins walk from house.
Everyman Theatre
10 Regent StGreat shows in an intimate venue.
Food scene
Purslane Restaurant
16 Rodney RdLovely restaurant - worth booking ahead.
Great Thai food. Service can be slow on the weekend, but what's the rush? Parking opposite in St James' Place.
Bangkok Kitchen
349 High StGreat Thai food. Service can be slow on the weekend, but what's the rush? Parking opposite in St James' Place.
The Brewery Quarter
Henrietta StreetBowling, cinema, chain restaurants and pubs.
The Exmouth Arms
167 Bath RdLovely garden, pizza oven and great place for a drink (or 2)
The Five Alls, Cheltenham
232 Bath Rdtiny little pub with great food.
Lovely restaurant with a small patio area. Great for evening drinks but also a mid-morning cake break.
29 locals recommend
Morans Eating House
123-129 Bath RdLovely restaurant with a small patio area. Great for evening drinks but also a mid-morning cake break.
Lovely laid bad traditionally pub with great food and a town center garden. Often has mini festivals.
45 locals recommend
The Swan
2 The GreenLovely laid bad traditionally pub with great food and a town center garden. Often has mini festivals.
cool laid back vibe - short drive from Cheltenham with pizza and burger stands
27 locals recommend
Dunkertons Organic Cider
London Roadcool laid back vibe - short drive from Cheltenham with pizza and burger stands
Gin & Juice
131 The PromenadeCool hipster bar, expect to pay a little more for your drinks.