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Explore the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham - famous for its speciality shops, architecture, internationally acclaimed events and of course the Spa waters.

Cheltenham Spa - 'The Festival Town of England', centre for the Cotswolds and home of National Hunt horse racing. With magnificent Regency architecture, many sights to see, places to visit and great shopping, it really is a great place to explore.

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 excellent shopping and floral displays. It hosts annual Jazz, Science, Literature and Music Festivals and of has course the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival.

Cheltenham has won many 'Beautiful Britain in Bloom' awards and has been descibed as 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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Cheltenham 2010 Calendar Highlights

Cheltenham is the 'Festival town of England', with Folk, Jazz, Food, Cricket, Music, Science, Literature and National Hunt festivals.

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Accommodation in Cheltenham

Need somewhere to stay in Cheltenham? You can find a selection of great hotels and guest houses through Explore Gloucestershire.

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Map of Cheltenham

A high-resolution map of Cheltenham.
Available as high-res PDF.

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Shopping in Regency Cheltenham

Shopping in Cheltenham is one of life's pleasures, with three great retail and leisure centres in the town centre.

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Eating out in Cheltenham

With such a wide range of pubs, cafes, bars, bistros and restaurants - all can enjoy fine cuisine and dining out in Cheltenham.

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