Days Out in Cheltenham

Gold Steam Footplate Experience

The course includes:Your day starts at 08:30 with a "Full English" breakfast on arrival in the Cotswold Halt Cafe at Toddington for participants and guestsExpla…

Toddington Station, Cheltenham

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Mummy and Me Sound Sanctuary

Perfect for:- Mums wanting a softer, slower shared experience - Babies / little ones in a relaxed and welcoming setting - Anyone craving connection, calm, and c…

Elkstone Studios, Cheltenham

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Supper Club: Tapas Night with KNEAD Bakery

Join KNEA D Bakery for a carefully curated selection of Tapas.

Elkstone Studios, Cheltenham

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Pig Fest on the Farm

New for 2026: Celebrate all things pigs at the Farm Park! We'll have piglets on our walkway, pig-themed activities and talks to learn more about these clever cr…

Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham

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Afternoon Teas

Join us for a relaxing Afternoon Tea on board our elegant steam train as you journey through the beautiful Cotswold countryside.Your experience begins on the pl…

Cheltenham Racecourse Station, Cheltenham

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Cheltenham Holistic Wellness Show

Cheltenham Holistic Wellness Show.

Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham

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Fête au Lardon

Lardon for Fête au Lardon, a relaxed summer day with plenty to see, do and enjoy. Entry is free, with the day including:- Jazz breakfast to start the morning -…

Elkstone Studios, Cheltenham

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Go Behind The Scenes At The GWSR

Enjoy an unforgettable day out as we take you behind the scenes of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway.

Toddington Station, Cheltenham

Cotswold Horse Fun Rides

Our Cotswold Horse Fun Rides start and finish at the Cotswold Farm Park, covering approximately 10 miles of varied terrain across our farm estate with 50 jumps…

Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham

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Autumn Railwayana Car Boot

Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual enthusiast, or simply curious about the world of railway memorabilia, this is the perfect opportunity to browse, bu…

Toddington Station, Cheltenham

The Big Benhall Yard Sale

Offering an "at home" car boot, the Big Benhall Yard Sale offers hundreds of items for sale, straight from people's houses.

Benhall Woods and Park, Cheltenham

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Pumpkin Patch

Autumn has arrived at Cotswold Farm Park which means pumpkin season is finally here…so throw on your wellies and get ready for a day of autumnal activities!

Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham

Pumpkin Picking - Pick your own Pumpkins in the Cotswolds

Enjoy a family fun filled day out including PYO pumpkin, pumpkin carving, face painting and lots of selfie moments.

Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham

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Spectacle of Light

Enjoy the nighttime beauty of Sudeley Castle and Gardens and discover the amazing new illuminated trail around the glorious grounds.

Sudeley Castle, Cheltenham

Unveiling of Ernest Cossart Blue Plaque

Martyn Brabbins, our President, will unveil the new Cheltenham Civic Society blue plaque to Ernest Cossart (1876-1951), Gustav Holst’s talented Hollywood-actor…

Holst Victorian House, Cheltenham

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Highland Cow Weekend at Cotswold Farm Park

Running for just one remaining weekend on 26th and 27th SeptemberGet up close to some of the most popular animals on the Farm Park, our Highland Cows.

Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham

Wood-Fire & Vine Feast Lunch

This summer, celebrate the spirit of Sicily with a new open-air dining experience, Wood, Fire & Vine.A set menu that brings together bold Mediterranean flavours…

Hotel du Vin, Cheltenham

Silver Footplate Experience

A Footplate Experience course makes a brilliant Christmas, birthday or anniversary gift!

Toddington Station, Cheltenham

Guided Cotswold Dog Walks

Join us on the first Sunday of the month at 8.30am for a 1 hour guided walk with your furry friend in the Cotswold countryside.

Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham

Speed Dating Cheltenham

Original Dating is excited to bring our speed dating nights to Cheltenham, a relaxed, sociable way to meet new people, make genuine connections, and enjoy a gre…

Turtle Bay, Cheltenham

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James Holland: The Visionaries

The post-war world order was designed by a handful of visionary leaders with bold ideas and political courage.

Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham

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The Wittering Whitehalls

Join Hilary and Michael Whitehall for a special live session of their hit podcast Wittering Whitehalls.

Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham

Old Stories, New Voices

History is having a major moment. From chart topping podcasts to bestselling books and binge worthy TV, the past is back in vogue.

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Hive, Cheltenham

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Russell T Davies

Join Russell T Davies and long-time collaborator Boyd Hilton, as they discuss Russell’s memoir, The Queerest of Folk.

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Cheltenham

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Mary Beard

What's exciting about a 4,000 year-old piece of bread? Queen of classics Mary Beard explores the surprising connections between antiquity and the present.

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Cheltenham

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George Michael Changed My Life

Join Sathnam Sanghera in conversation with novelist Emma Forrest, author of Father Figure, to discuss his new book, Tonight the Music Seems So Loud.

Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham

An Audience with Sandi Toksvig

Come and join the comedian, broadcaster, campaigner (and tiny Danish beacon of hope) for an evening celebrating her love and passion for writers and books.

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Cheltenham

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How to Read a Latin Poem

The Latin Poem team returns to Cheltenham for a serious, and fun, look at some ancient poetry.

The Pillar Room, Cheltenham

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Jeffrey Archer

Bestselling storyteller Jeffrey Archer joins Times Radio broadcaster and labour peer Ayesha Hazarika to discuss Adam and Eve, his ambitious final novel.

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Cheltenham

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Dee & Griffin Dog Swim

Come and enjoy the glory and ambience of the lido with your four legged friends. Swim, smile and soak up the natural beauty and energy the lido and a family’s b…

Cheltenham Lido, Cheltenham

Rethinking the Tudor World

Shakespeare called England “this little world” but was it ever? Nandini Das joins David Olusoga to challenge this national myth, revealing a Tudor and Stuart na…

Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham

David Olusoga

Join David Olusoga, one of Britain’s most acclaimed historians, broadcasters and authors, as he reflects on his remarkable career.

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Cheltenham

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Things We Found in the Ground

Every field has a story to tell. From lost coins and jewellery to the everyday objects that connect us with those who came before, beneath our feet lie thousand…

The Pillar Room, Cheltenham

The High/Low Pub Quiz

Join quiz master Jonah Freud and put your wits and useless knowledge to the test with this dizzying blend of academia and pop culture.

Dunkertons, Cheltenham

Meera Syal

Meera Syal talks to Kavita Puri, discussing her deeply personal new memoir Vigilauntie, structured around the chance remarks that changed the course of her life…

Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham

Try Metal Detecting: Guided Dig

Ever wondered what lies beneath your feet? Join our expert detectorists for an introduction to the fascinating world of metal detecting and discover the thrill…

Dunkertons, Cheltenham

Remaking Suede

Neil Codling, keyboardist, rhythm guitarist, co-songwriter and Mat Osman, bassist, discuss their life and times in Suede, one of the UK’s biggest bands, during…

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Cheltenham

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Lucy Worsley: Queens and Kings

For twenty years Lucy Worsley had what she calls “the best job in the world”: chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces, including Hampton Court, the Tower of Lon…

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Cheltenham

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Rachael Stirling: All About My Mother, Diana Rigg

Rachael Stirling is joined by her husband, Guy Garvey, to discuss All About My Mother, her warm, funny and deeply moving portrait of her mother, the legendary D…

Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham

Nigel Planer: Young Once

Join actor, writer and comedy legend Nigel Planer as he discusses Young Once, his funny, moving and gloriously unconventional memoir.

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Cheltenham

Declassified: The World of Secret Intelligence

For over 100 years, MI5's story remained hidden behind locked doors. Now, with unprecedented access to thousands of declassified files, archivists Mark Dunton a…

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Cheltenham

Dad's Army

Historian Sinclair McKay and actor Jeffrey Holland tell the story of the real Home Guard, immortalised in our cultural memory by the beloved fictional platoon i…

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Cheltenham

The Renoir Girls

In the decades before the First World War, a network of wealthy Jewish families stood at the centre of Europe’s cultural life, patronising the arts and moving e…

Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham

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Austentatious

The award-winning West End hit Austentatious brings its unique blend of wit, improvisation and Regency romance to Cheltenham.

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Cheltenham

The Book of Revelations

The average person is keeping thirteen secrets at any one time, five of which they have never shared with a soul.

Cheltenham Literature Festival - Garden Theatre, Cheltenham

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The Big Book Quiz

With questions on anything from Dan Brown to Graham Greene, Normal People to Animal Farm, Gangsta Granny to Uncle Vanya, come and pit your literary wits against…

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Hive, Cheltenham

Mel Giedroyc

Spend an hour in the delightful company of broadcaster, actor and comedian Mel Giedroyc as she shares stories from her career, from unforgettable television mom…

Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham

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Jane Garvey and Fi Glover with Anneka Rice

TV legend Anneka Rice joins Jane Garvey and Fi Glover for a live broadcast of their Times Radio show.

Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Cheltenham

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