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Cheltenham Spa map (PDF)
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The discovery of the Spa waters and the visit of George III in 1790
turned Cheltenham into a fashionable place to be seen. The heritage of
those times left a huge impression on the town as can still be seen in
the impressive buildings. Today Cheltenham is renowned for its exellent
shopping and floral displays. It hosts annual Jazz, Literature and
Music Festivals and of course the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival. Cheltenham
has won many Beautiful Britain in Bloom awards and has been descibed a
a "town within a park". In addition, the variey of wine bars,
restaurants and coffee bars give the town a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
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