Title: Things to Do in Cheltenham in 2026 | Expedia.com [Cheltenham Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cheltenham.dx4597)[Hotels in Cheltenham](https://expedia.com/Cheltenham-Hotels.d4597.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Cheltenham](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cheltenham.d4597.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Cheltenham](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cheltenham.d4597.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cheltenham Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Cheltenham.d4597.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Cheltenham ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cheltenham Types of activities [Cheltenham Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cheltenham.dx4597) ![Sudeley Castle which includes chateau or palace, a park and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170177/e790e0f9-5109-42a7-bc3d-9ea63dc6f005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sudeley Castle which includes chateau or palace, a park and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170177/e790e0f9-5109-42a7-bc3d-9ea63dc6f005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Model Village which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170138/4b2507e2-a99d-4954-9910-60ac37681bc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sudeley Castle featuring a river or creek, a garden and chateau or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170177/a77c5f97-38e0-444b-930b-e4fd5737f253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sudeley Castle which includes flowers and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170177/f1dabc2c-6503-4837-9003-5a0ab3a399ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Cheltenham Attractions Whether you'd prefer to hit the shops or educate yourself on local history, there are loads of things to see and do in Cheltenham. This city has many exciting attractions that'll keep your travel itinerary full and your feet on the go. No matter your interests, this place has a surprise in store for you. If you're ready to hit the streets of Cheltenham, sign up for a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=4597&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and have a local expert show you the most popular sights. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our top {51 fun activities in Cheltenham [fun activities in Cheltenham](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=4597&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)} are also worth browsing through. --- --- ### Most popular activities in Cheltenham ### Tours & day trips [See all 40 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Cotswolds Full-Day Tour from London with Optional Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/327356/5962ba90-0b4f-4cc1-b40b-f926206e15cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cotswolds Full-Day Tour from London with Optional Lunch 10h 9.2/10 211 verified reviews Free cancellation available $135 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cotswolds-full-day-tour-from-london-with-optional-lunch.a327356.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village & the Cotswolds Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/361664/805f27e5-84e6-4a53-92c2-80e44ca5ef8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village & the Cotswolds Tour 10h 8.6/10 55 verified reviews Free cancellation available $108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/blenheim-palace-downton-abbey-village-the-cotswolds-tour.a361664.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45914415/865b3bf8-de5d-40fa-832c-c83c457174e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon 7h 15m 10/10 234 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $109 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cotswolds-in-a-day-tour-from-moreton-in-marsh-stratford-on-avon.a45914415.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages from London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47291590/aeea1e03-e9fe-4f41-807a-1e3c9a23f8f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages from London 9h 45m 10/10 11 verified reviews Free cancellation available $135 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/oxford-and-traditional-cotswolds-villages-from-london.a47291590.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![3-Day Private Guided Tour from Oxford](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44941304/c12e9dd0-4ef8-4600-ab2b-36cabad343c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3-Day Private Guided Tour from Oxford 3d 8/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $2,736 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-day-private-guided-tour-in-england-from-london.a44941304.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46934658/27ad6825-2b54-498c-9165-0b98563f97aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham 11h 10/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~$110~~$102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cotswolds-full-day-tour-from-birmingham.a46934658.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![London Cotswolds Villages Day Trip by Minibus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51069975/1e68344a-0218-436a-9cbe-18076981061e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### London Cotswolds Villages Day Trip by Minibus 10h 30m Free cancellation available $103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/london-cotswolds-villages-day-trip-by-minibus.a51069975.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Villages of The Cotswolds Small-Group Tour by Luxury Mini Coach from London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/572087/4b63029b-30c6-448f-9b1c-4fe62dd3cce6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Villages of The Cotswolds Small-Group Tour by Luxury Mini Coach from London 10h 7/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $176 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/villages-of-the-cotswolds-small-group-tour-by-luxury-mini-coach-from-london.a572087.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Clarkson's Farm Small Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50945128/9120e4f5-1f34-4fe0-a4ed-f9630e67cc9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Clarkson's Farm Small Group Tour 4h Free cancellation available $82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/clarksons-farm-small-group-tour.a50945128.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![The Cotswolds with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48925086/f36740ba-7873-4327-92bd-7a47846f0db5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Cotswolds with Lunch 10h 2/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $176 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-cotswolds-with-lunch.a48925086.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 25 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![3-Day Private Guided Tour from Oxford](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44941304/c12e9dd0-4ef8-4600-ab2b-36cabad343c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3-Day Private Guided Tour from Oxford 3d 8/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $2,736 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-day-private-guided-tour-in-england-from-london.a44941304.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Secret Cotswolds: Private Tour of Picture-Perfect Villages](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50870023/67f0e1a8-52b1-4678-a807-811164b6a273.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Secret Cotswolds: Private Tour of Picture-Perfect Villages 6h Free cancellation available $369 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/secret-cotswolds-private-tour-of-picture-perfect-villages.a50870023.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Private Bespoke Day Tours Northern Cotswolds](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51514401/660b34bc-78fa-411e-8ac3-dd6992d50af2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Bespoke Day Tours Northern Cotswolds 7h 30m Free cancellation available ~~$173~~$138 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-bespoke-day-tours-northern-cotswolds.a51514401.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Private Cotswolds Village Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49656055/9e85cb4b-74c0-4f41-8008-085c15e40ed8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Cotswolds Village Tour 10h $2,598 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-cotswolds-village-tour.a49656055.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Gateway to the Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Burford](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49941207/7c19e381-60ae-42e1-944d-7192867f57a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gateway to the Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Burford 1h 45m Free cancellation available $15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/gateway-to-the-cotswolds-a-self-guided-audio-tour-of-burford.a49941207.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Private Full Day Cotswolds Tour from London Historic Towns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50778292/bf27eb51-544e-442f-94cd-843f3060840c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full Day Cotswolds Tour from London Historic Towns 10h Free cancellation available $930 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-full-day-cotswolds-tour-from-london-historic-towns.a50778292.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Private Cotswolds and Stratford upon Avon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1145827/4c08f4fa-409d-47ad-a4d5-3ddbc5210a31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Cotswolds and Stratford upon Avon 10h 9.8/10 15 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $1,047 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-cotswolds-and-stratford-upon-avon.a1145827.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Clarkson Farm Inspired Road Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50679109/5a73d5a7-ab28-4f92-9f7d-cbbfd239813d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Clarkson Farm Inspired Road Trip 8h Free cancellation available $450 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/clarkson-farm-inspired-road-trip.a50679109.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Lord of the Rings Cotswolds Tour: In Tolkien’s Footsteps](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50835615/86abd760-c273-4061-adbc-c47a67932950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lord of the Rings Cotswolds Tour: In Tolkien’s Footsteps 10h Free cancellation available $1,361 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings-cotswolds-tour-in-tolkiens-footsteps.a50835615.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![9 Hour Day Tour Cotswold's Villages from London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50984411/bd0bf77b-e538-4217-98d3-7261a85c7adf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 9 Hour Day Tour Cotswold's Villages from London 9h Free cancellation available $657 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/9-hour-day-tour-cotswolds-villages-from-london.a50984411.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Villages of The Cotswolds Small-Group Tour by Luxury Mini Coach from London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/572087/4b63029b-30c6-448f-9b1c-4fe62dd3cce6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Villages of The Cotswolds Small-Group Tour by Luxury Mini Coach from London 10h 7/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $176 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/villages-of-the-cotswolds-small-group-tour-by-luxury-mini-coach-from-london.a572087.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Guided Tour & Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45387570/2ed4f8e7-1095-4bac-8216-60c9fb287a73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Tour & Tasting 1h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-tour-tasting.a45387570.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Private Guided Full Day Downton Abbey Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47437901/184b4aba-85c0-4083-b3ca-a8f6ec298dc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Guided Full Day Downton Abbey Tour 10h 10/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $1,266 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-fullday-guided-downton-abbey-tour-with-professional-guide.a47437901.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Stand-up Paddleboard SUP Safari on The River Avon For Beginners](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2423557/10ec4578-f4ea-4542-a019-f75c7875a3ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stand-up Paddleboard SUP Safari on The River Avon For Beginners 2h 30m Free cancellation available $93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/stand-up-paddleboard-sup-safari-on-the-river-avon-for-beginners.a2423557.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![1:1 Private Paddleboarding Tour For Beginners on The River Avon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3279378/70e253c0-52c7-4f5c-b32f-f6fb98010560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1:1 Private Paddleboarding Tour For Beginners on The River Avon 1h 30m Free cancellation available $135 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/1-1-private-paddleboarding-tour-for-beginners-on-the-river-avon.a3279378.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ![Thames Canoe Trip to Kelmscott Manor with Cream Tea & Return](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50889478/6ca45759-2dfc-4bf8-8025-b928d83456bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Thames Canoe Trip to Kelmscott Manor with Cream Tea & Return 5h 30m Free cancellation available $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/thames-canoe-trip-to-kelmscott-manor-with-cream-tea-return.a50889478.activity-details?&rid=4597&location=Cheltenham&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Cheltenham | Number of things to do | 51 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Chipping Norton Self Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/chipping-norton-self-guided-walking-tour.a51077348.activity-details): $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Cotswolds Full-Day Tour from London with Optional Lunch](/things-to-do/cotswolds-full-day-tour-from-london-with-optional-lunch.a327356.activity-details)[Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham](/things-to-do/cotswolds-full-day-tour-from-birmingham.a46934658.activity-details)[Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages from London](/things-to-do/oxford-and-traditional-cotswolds-villages-from-london.a47291590.activity-details)[Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon](/things-to-do/cotswolds-in-a-day-tour-from-moreton-in-marsh-stratford-on-avon.a45914415.activity-details)[Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village & the Cotswolds Tour](/things-to-do/blenheim-palace-downton-abbey-village-the-cotswolds-tour.a361664.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Classic Cotswolds – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan](/things-to-do/classic-cotswolds-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a48700149.activity-details)[Chipping Norton Self Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/chipping-norton-self-guided-walking-tour.a51077348.activity-details)[The Bibury Self-Guided Tour: A Thousand Years of Village Life](/things-to-do/the-bibury-self-guided-tour-a-thousand-years-of-village-life.a50716001.activity-details)[Gateway to the Cotswolds: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Burford](/things-to-do/gateway-to-the-cotswolds-a-self-guided-audio-tour-of-burford.a49941207.activity-details) | | With kids | [Cotswolds Full-Day Tour from London with Optional Lunch](/things-to-do/cotswolds-full-day-tour-from-london-with-optional-lunch.a327356.activity-details)[Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham](/things-to-do/cotswolds-full-day-tour-from-birmingham.a46934658.activity-details)[Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages from London](/things-to-do/oxford-and-traditional-cotswolds-villages-from-london.a47291590.activity-details)[Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon](/things-to-do/cotswolds-in-a-day-tour-from-moreton-in-marsh-stratford-on-avon.a45914415.activity-details)[Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village & the Cotswolds Tour](/things-to-do/blenheim-palace-downton-abbey-village-the-cotswolds-tour.a361664.activity-details) | ## What to do in Cheltenham - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Cheltenham Traveling on a lean budget in Cheltenham? Spend time, not your paycheck, on great experiences. **University of Gloucestershire** \- Soak up some of the unique history of the region through this attraction. **Cheltenham General Hospital** \- Open up your guidebook and discover why this place deserves a spot on your travel itinerary. **Belas Knap** \- Get out of the concrete jungle and get in touch with nature at this incredible landscape. **Imperial Gardens** \- Nurture your green thumb and admire the diverse range of plants on show. ### Things to Do in Cheltenham with Kids Cheltenham is a fabulous destination for a family vacation. Take the youngsters along and enjoy these popular [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=4597&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) together: - [Guided walking tour : Ghosts & Giggles Of Gloucester](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-walking-tour-ghosts-giggles-of-gloucester.a2363856.activity-details) - [Blenheim Palace Downton Abbey & Cotswolds Flexible Day Trip](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/blenheim-palace-downton-abbey-cotswolds-flexible-day-trip.a412354.activity-details) - [Discover Shakespeare's Country and Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/discover-shakespeares-country-and-cotswolds.a589294.activity-details) - [Skip the Line: Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 1pm Ticket](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/shakespeare-distillery-tour-1pm.a1013869.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Cheltenham? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Cheltenham ![Cheltenham Racecourse from Cleeve Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169978/4ce63776-c6c9-4eca-959f-71151f6a7463.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cheltenham Racecourse 3.5/5(3 reviews) You can take time to visit Cheltenham Racecourse during your travels to Cheltenham. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Cheltenham-Racecourse-Cheltenham.d6169978.Vacation-Attraction) ![F04AR9 Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532491297/a259b425-4c84-4563-908e-ba3178624296.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cheltenham Town Hall 4/5(2 reviews) Find out about the history of Cheltenham when you take a trip to Cheltenham Town Hall. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Cheltenham-Town-Hall-Cheltenham.d553248621532491297.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sudeley Castle featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170177/3703c35b-f548-4a50-b1ae-81977475a74c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sudeley Castle 4.5/5(2 reviews) Uncover centuries of royal history amid the halls, gardens and art exhibitions of this 15th-century castle set in the shadow of the Cotswold Hills. [](https://expedia.com/Sudeley-Castle-Cheltenham.d6170177.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chedworth Roman Villa which includes heritage elements, a house and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170192/927f7499-666b-4416-8ed2-0af4e22bca10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chedworth Roman Villa Roman-British history comes to life at the bathhouses, mosaics and museum of this ancient villa set in the picturesque Cotswold countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Chedworth-Roman-Villa-Cheltenham.d6170192.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Model Village which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170138/4b2507e2-a99d-4954-9910-60ac37681bc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Model Village Walk amid a scale model replica of the shops, houses and historic landmarks that were present in Bourton-on-the-Water during the 1930s. 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A misty morning adding mood and drama to the scene in this panorama looking across Mill Avon capturing the cottages, mill and their reflections..](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5710/306cd8d7-70da-4392-b6bd-98a355c2bd8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tewkesbury ![Gloucester showing street scenes, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7479/0c911027-130d-4572-8d26-a0b4e2931307.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gloucester ![Bourton-on-Water featuring a river or creek and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7621/fa45fee0-8da9-4c2a-9b3e-a31d692486ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bourton-on-the-Water ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cheltenham worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Cheltenham? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Cheltenham? ### Is three days enough to stay in Cheltenham? ### Is Cheltenham a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Cheltenham with kids? > - [Cotswolds Full-Day Tour from London with Optional Lunch](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cotswolds-full-day-tour-from-london-with-optional-lunch.a327356.activity-details) > - 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