Located on the edge of the Cotswolds, Cheltenham is a stunning spa town in Gloucestershire home to beautiful architecture, a thriving cultural scene and plenty to see and do. It’s perhaps best known for hosting an array of well-known festivals throughout the year, including Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse, as well as the world’s oldest literature festival and a buzzing jazz extravaganza. People from far and wide travel to visit these cultural festivals every year, which is why you’ll often find that Cheltenham is bursting with tourists.
Of course, the city is famous for horse racing thanks to its iconic racecourse, which hosts a wealth of famous races, from the Gold Cup to the Champion Hurdle. Cheltenham is also home to GCHQ (the UK’s intelligence, security and cyber agency), a major landmark that’s more affectionately known by locals as The Doughnut for its spherical shape. Hungry for more facts? Many famous celebrities were born in this pretty town, including Motörhead guitarist Michael Burston, and Olympic rower Zac Purchase.
Cheltenham is also home to many delicious restaurants, including a couple with Michelin stars, so if you’re looking for somewhere to get everyone together for a meal, you’ve come to the right place. Using the filter tool at the top of this page, you’ll be able to tailor your evening to your needs, and everyone will be promised a night to remember.