What Is On Offer In Cheltenham – Gloucestershire?
The Cotswolds is an area of the UK known for its beauty, and elegance, and Cheltenham – Gloucestershire is at it’s heart. Situated within one hundred miles of London and just a short drive from many traditional and historical towns an villages. Perceived by many to be both wealthy and respectable, the town is a great place to escape from the city and enjoy
Cheltenham is extremely popular with those wishing to enjoy the countryside and take in the awe inspiring scenery. Crickley, Leckhampton and Cleeve Hills are all a short drive, along romantic country roads, from the town centre. All three offer the opportunity to stretch the legs on many interesting walks and marvel at the nature. For the more adventurous, Cleeve Hill, the Cotswolds highest point, is admired by climbers.
Sport, of varying sorts, plays a big part in the Cheltenham culture. The local football team, Cheltenham Town, are well supported, albeit there position in the lower leagues. For the golf lover there are many courses to choose from. Lily Brook, on the outskirts of town, and Cleeve Cloud, situated atop Cleeve Hill, are the most popular. Prestbury Park is the home to town’s racecourse, where the Gold Cup, one of the UK’s biggest steeple chase events, is held every March. Race goers flock to the town from all over the world to take part in this week long event, that coincides with St Patrick’s Day. The most unusual of sports takes place at Coopers Hill, only a short drive away. This is the location for the annual Cheeserolling event, a sport dating back to Medieval times.
The town is becoming ever popular as a shopping destination with visitors coming from all areas of the South West region. Any number of known brand stores can be found in the High Street and Promenade, and the Montpellier area is home to some up market independent shops. The majority of these areas are pedestrianized and set amongst many magnificent regency buildings.
Should you become tired of shopping then the town has as an unlimited number of bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants to suit the tastes and requirements of everyone. There are also has many nightclubs to satisfy the younger generation and large community of students.
The town is also popular for its parks and gardens, which provide the perfect setting to enjoy the grandeur of the regency buildings. Within the town centre are the Imperial and Montpellier Gardens, and Sandford Park, complete with outdoor swimming baths. The biggest and most beautiful gardens are located in Pittville Park. Here you are met with perfectly kept lawns, boating lake and children’s area, offering something for all the family.
Cheltenham – Gloucestershire, can be enjoyed at anytime of the year and the perfect base for a Cotswold adventure.
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December 17 2009 07:10 am | Destinations