Having been a spa town resort since 1716, with the discovery of the health benefits of our natural spa water, Cheltenham is the place to chill, unwind and relax a short while. Is Cheltenham a spa town? A visit from King George III, who hoped the waters would help to cure his illness, secured Cheltenham’s …
Cheltenham Racecourse offers plenty of on-site car parking, available for all our conferences and events, as well as at our 16 racedays. Car parking is FREE, apart from the following racedays: The November Meeting Friday and Saturday. Is it free to park at Cheltenham Racecourse? Is parking free at Cheltenham Racecourse? Parking is free at …
1 mile. The station itself is situated just 1 mile from the town centre and it is easy to get a local connection into town. What is the main train station in Cheltenham? Cheltenham Spa railway stationCheltenham Spa railway station is a railway station serving Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, England. Situated on the Bristol-Birmingham main line, …
The official name of the town is simply Cheltenham, but, when the station was renamed in 1925, the London, Midland and Scottish Railway chose to add Spa to the station name. The station is a key regional interchange and is the fifth busiest rail station in South West England. Why is Cheltenham called spa? Cheltenham …
While there is no strict dress code as such, smart footwear is recommended in hospitality, but ladies can opt for flat shoes instead of heels. Can you wear trainers to Cheltenham? Officially there is no dress code at Cheltenham. From feathers to tweed, dresses to hats, anything goes at The Festival. Is there a dress …
Cheltenham Gold Cup prize money On offer for the winning horse and jockey of the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2022 is a hefty chunk of prize money. The winning pair will receive about £625,000 in prize money for claiming success in the race – first run in 1924. How much do jockeys get paid at …
Food and non-alcoholic drink are permitted into the Best Mate Enclosure. Those in the Club/Tattersalls Enclosure shall not take any food, drink, glass bottles or glasses onto any other part of the Racecourse unless this is specifically permitted by the Operator. Can you sneak drink into Cheltenham? There is one exception to these rules and, …
At The Festival™, many racegoers wear hats, but we recommend you have the weather as well as fashion in mind. Guests usually wear a suit or similar in the Club Enclosure and in restaurants and hospitality facilities. What do people wear to the Gold Cup? All Guests are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. …
At almost 300 metres tall, Leckhampton Hill provides a stunning backdrop of Cheltenham to watch the summer solstice sunset over, with views stretching past the Malverns on a clear day. Where can I watch the sunset in Cheltenham? Hardwicke Church and the churchyard are an impressive location to watch the sunset on a clear day. …
The first horse race known as the Cheltenham Gold Cup was a flat race run over three miles during a three-day meeting in 1819 and won by a horse called Spectre. The race was run on a course on Cleeve Hill, which overlooks the current Cheltenham racecourse site. Is the Gold Cup a flat race? …
