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 see the sunset in Cheltenham? Hardwicke Church and the churchyard are an impressive location to watch the sunset on a clear day. …
The Cheltenham Festival is a horse racing-based meeting in the National Hunt racing calendar in the United Kingdom, with race prize money second only to the Grand National. The four-day festival takes place annually in March at Cheltenham Racecourse in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Is Cheltenham flat or jump racing? Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, …
Georgian architecture In town centres like Cheltenham, this period of architecture also favours terraced houses, as well as crescent shaped terraces akin to the Royal Crescent in Bath. What is this? Is Cheltenham Regency or Georgian? RegencyRegency architecture closely followed the neo-classical style favoured by the earlier Georgians, and is known for its simplicity, elegance …
Cheltenham owes much to its Regency roots, which were pivotal in assuring its growth from a Medieval Manor village, to the Town it is today. A visit by King George III secured Cheltenham’s reputation as a fashionable place to be seen, and this popularity contributed to its rapid growth during the Regency Period. Why is …
Jane and Cassandra Austen visited Cheltenham in May 1816, in order to seek a cure for Jane’s failing health. Where did Jane Austen lived most of her life? The Austens lived happily in Steventon until 1801, when her father suddenly announced he was moving the family to Bath. Austen was unhappy with the news. At …
ON THE DAY TICKETS Tickets for all enclosures will be available to purchase on our website or at our ticket selling points on the day of racing. These tickets can be downloaded to the app or collected as required. Tickets will be on sale on the website until three hours after gates open. How much …
A visit from King George III, who hoped the waters would help to cure his illness, secured Cheltenham’s position as a spa town, and became a catalyst for its transformation into a sought-after destination for the wealthy. The well later became known as ‘Royal Well’, a name which lives on today. When did Cheltenham become …
If you like Bath, try Cheltenham The most famous of them was Bath, and it still pulls in plenty of visitors today. But it’s not the only spa town in that part of the world, less than 60 miles away is Cheltenham. Which is better Cheltenham or bath? Cheltenham is nice, but for a stop …
All bags will be searched upon entry which may delay your entry into the racecourse. Please allow time for your bag to be searched. Handbags and backpacks (of an appropriate size for a day out) will be allowed into the enclosures. Are there sniffer dogs at Cheltenham? dogs. – Detection dog notices are erected on …
Cheltenham is an incredibly interesting city for students, and the its increasing popularity has bought many fun activities for students to enjoy. Is Gloucestershire good for students? Offering the best of both city and country living, Gloucestershire is just over an hour from Birmingham or Bristol and 2 hours from London, whether by car or …
