Over £500 million is wagered on the Cheltenham races every year. The area's a favourite in other ways too.

Cheltenham

In the heart of the Cotswolds, Cheltenham is a popular spa town, offering a choice of housing and education, excellent shopping, and good communication links with London, Cardiff, Oxford, Bristol and Birmingham. Come to Cheltenham at any time and you'll find plenty to do. Internationally famous festivals include:

  • Horseracing (March/Nov)
  • Jazz (April/May)
  • Science (June)
  • Music (July)
  • Literature (October)

Other annual events include open-air theatre, cricket, horse trials (Badminton and Gatcombe Park), while its theatres, museums and lively pavement scene make it one of the most visited towns in the UK. Wander through its Regency streets, parks and open gardens and you'll realise it's one of the most pleasant too.

You'll find more information on http://www.visitcheltenham.info

Alternatively, contact the

Cheltenham Tourist Information Centre
77 Promenade,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire GL50 1PJ

Tel. +44 (0) 1242 522878
Fax. +44 (0) 1242 255848 / 515535

Email: info@cheltenham.gov.uk