Holst Victorian House
THE INSIDERHolst Victorian HouseA visit to Holst Victorian House adds a personal story to Cheltenham’s grand streets. This was Gustav Holst’s birthplace, and the museum connects his musical life with the rooms and routines of a Victorian home. It makes a quieter cultural stop within a town-based day. What makes it worth a visit The […]
Everyman Theatre
THE INSIDEREveryman TheatreThe Everyman Theatre is a good way to give a Cheltenham break an evening focus. Its programme covers different kinds of performance, so choose the production first and build dinner or the rest of the day around it. A matinee can also provide a planned indoor stop when the weather is uncertain. Choosing […]
Jet Age Museum
THE INSIDERJet Age MuseumJet Age Museum is a rewarding stop for families interested in aircraft and for anyone curious about Gloucestershire’s engineering history. Near Gloucestershire Airport, it brings together aircraft, engines, models and the stories behind local aviation. What to look out for Ask about cockpit tours when you arrive. The museum lists timed experiences […]
Pittville Pump Room
Pittville Pump Room sits at the top of Pittville Park and is one of Cheltenham’s most distinctive historic buildings.
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Westonbirt is a major arboretum by day and one of the Cotswolds’ most immersive woodland light trails after dark.
The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum
The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum is a useful rainy-day stop in central Cheltenham.
Pittville Park, Cheltenham
THE INSIDERPittville Park, CheltenhamPittville Park makes a relaxed outdoor stop during a visit to Cheltenham. The eastern side has ornamental gardens, a lake and a large play area, while the western side has a more informal landscape with woodland and a boating lake. Make time for a wander Choose one part of the park for […]
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Winchcombe Station
THE INSIDERGloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway – Winchcombe StationWhy we like it The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is one of the easiest family days out to recommend around Winchcombe because the journey itself is the attraction. Heritage steam and diesel trains run along a scenic 14-mile route between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway. Why use Winchcombe Station? […]
Sudeley Castle & Gardens
Sudeley’s castle, gardens and water make its Spectacle of Light one of the Cotswolds’ most atmospheric winter evenings.
Hidcote
THE INSIDERHidcoteWhy we like it Hidcote is one of the major gardens of the Cotswolds and easily strong enough to shape a day around. Created by Lawrence Johnston, its design moves through a sequence of formal garden rooms before opening into looser planting and wider views. Allow proper time This is not a twenty-minute garden […]