Heritage
The Cotswolds area is one of England's favourite destinations with hundreds of villages in beautiful rural settings. Cheltenham itself is a Regency town with many features such as award winning gardens and historic Pump room. Heritage Open Days are held throughout September. Make the most of your trip by staying in one of the many hotels in Cheltenham. Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham is ideally situated to explore Cheltenham on foot or to head off by car for a memorable day in the Cotswolds.
Music Festivals
Cheltenham has a wealth of music festivals catering for every kind of musical taste. Throughout the year there are Folk Festival, Jazz Festival, Ukelele Festival of Great Britain, Wychwood Music Festival, Cheltenham Music Festival, Midsummer Fiesta, 2000 Trees Music Festival, Greenbelt, Walk the Line.
The Arts
Not to be outdone, there are also various other types of arts-related festivals in Cheltenham. Book your accommodation at Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham to enjoy the Poetry Festival in April, the Performing Arts Festival in May, the Open Air Theatre Festival in July, The Times Literature Festival in October or the Cheltenham Comedy Festival in November. There is also Fresh Air - a biennial sculpture festival in June.
Horse Racing
Cheltenham is renowned for the Cheltenham Races. Main events - including the Gold Cup - take place in March. There are many great places to stay that are is within easy reach of the racecourse - but book early a hotel in Cheltenham can be tough to find the closer you get to race day. There are other equestrian events during the year such as the Badminton Horse Trials in May, Gatcombe Park Horse Trials in August and the Open Meeting in November.
Sports And Dance
There are various other activities in Cheltenham as well during the year; for example the Cricket Festival in July and the Ballroom and Latin Dance Festival in August. You can be sure that whatever time of year your visit to Cheltenham, there will be something interesting and unexpected to do!
Dining Out
Cheltenham has its very own Food and Drink Festival in June. Located in Montpelier Gardens in the centre of Cheltenham it is an amazing opportunity to meet a range of food producers, chefs, brewers and winemakers - all dedicated to providing the very best in food and drink. There are also many excellent restaurants open all year round in Cheltenham. Some examples are Le Champignon Sauvage - established for 25 years; The Tavern - a New York diner; The Daffodil - refurbished Art Deco picture house; Lumiere - contemporary British cooking; Armagnac - combines top Gloucestershire produce with Gallic flair. Last but by no means least is the stylish Brewery Complex. This is a large, modern destination for eating out, leisure and retail. The Brewery is opposite Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham and discounts at Brewery restaurants are given to hotel guests.
Christmas
Should you be lucky enough to be able to visit Cheltenham around Christmas, be sure to catch the Christmas Parade and Festivities in November and the Christmas Market in late November/early December. These memorable events capture the essence of Christmas in England.
