Cheltenham

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Sudeley Castle which includes chateau or palace, a park and heritage architecture
The Model Village which includes interior views
Sudeley Castle featuring a river or creek, a garden and chateau or palace
Sudeley Castle which includes flowers and a park
Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum featuring music and interior views

This town in England’s picturesque Cotswolds region is famous for regency architecture, pristine parks, lively shopping districts and horse racing.

Cheltenham is a lively spa town renowned for its handsome architecture, glorious parks, stylish shopping districts, festivals and sporting events. Cheltenham is in the heart of the Cotswolds, a picturesque region of meadows, hills and historic towns in south-central England. The town rose to prominence in the 1700s after the discovery of a natural spring, which attracted esteemed visitors such as King George III.

The focal points of Cheltenham are the tree-lined Promenade and fashionable Montpellier Walk. Find independent boutiques, eclectic restaurants and lively pubs inside graceful 19th-century buildings. Nearby, Imperial Square and Gardens is surrounded by colorful flower displays and Georgian houses. Relax in Montpellier Gardens, the setting for summer concerts and food and jazz festivals.

Visit local museums to learn about the town’s long history and famous sons. The Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum has ancient artifacts and celebrates local pioneers, including Antarctic explorer, Edward Wilson. Discover the life of revered composer Gustav Holst at the Holst Birthplace Museum. Enjoy an evening of music or theatrical entertainment at the Cheltenham Town Hall or century-old Everyman Theatre.

Cheltenham has numerous public parks. Centrally located Sandford Park features an ornamental garden, fountains and an outdoor swimming pool. A short walk from the town center is Pittville Park, with sprawling green lawns, a boating lake, aviaries, a golf course and skate park. Be sure to sample the medicinal spa water at the park’s architecturally impressive Pittville Pump Room.

Enjoy the thrill of horse racing at Cheltenham Racecourse. In March it’s the setting for one of the world’s most prestigious events, the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Festivals held here, such as June’s Wychwood Festival, welcome famous bands and musicians.

Although a fascinating town in its own right, Cheltenham is also a short drive from some of England’s other appealing destinations. Bath, Bristol and Birmingham are just over 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, easily reachable via trains and buses. Alternatively, board the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway for a steam train journey through the quaint towns and villages of the Cotswolds.

Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 out of 5
Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, England
$92 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Cheltenham Chase
Delta Hotels by Marriott Cheltenham Chase
4 out of 5
Shurdington Road, Brockworth, Cheltenham, England
$88 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
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Ellenborough Park
Ellenborough Park
5 out of 5
Southam Road, Cheltenham, England
$287 nightly
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Ellenborough Park
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Crescent Place by Mansley
Crescent Place by Mansley
3 out of 5
1a Crescent Place, Cheltenham, England
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
Spacious
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Portland Apartments
Portland Apartments
3.5 out of 5
43 Portland Street, Cheltenham, England
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
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Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley
Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley
4 out of 5
55 St Georges Place, Cheltenham, England
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Reviews of Cheltenham

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Bourton-on-the-Water is a quaint English village. It's quiet, very walkable, and full of quality shops, pubs, and restaurants. Recommend a visit to nearby Sudeley Castle and a pint/lunch at the 17th century Mount Inn in Stanton.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The heart of the Cotswolds, a charming and picturesque area. We loved it!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great town in a lovely part of the UK. Do yourself a favour and take a weekend away.

2/5 - Disappointing

PHIL

Cheltenham was too busy for a retreat. This inn was out in the country.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

All very drivable and great areas to walk around.

5/5 - Excellent

Hiroko

This is our second visit here and we simply love walking around the place and that's the whole point. Do walk around and that's it.

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