Subscribe to the BlogCheltenham Spa is the most complete Regency town in Gloucestershire, England. This spa town is easily reachable from London as it is just 100 miles away from it.
There are two notable museum and art gallery at this town. One is Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum and the other is The Holst Birthplace Museum, where you will find the belonging of the composer The Planets.
Cheltenham racecourse has the credit for one of the best display of horseracing in Britain. Admission is free to this place and is open on all days. So, when you are at this spa town step your feet to this popular racecourse. Sandford Parks Lido an outdoor pool is one of the largest pools in England is at Cheltenham. This is also one of kid's attractions.
Apart from this you can also visit some of the excellent tourist attractions surrounding the Cheltenham. Robinswood Hill Country Park is located at two miles south of Gloucester with rare breed farms, wildlife garden made from recycled material and Gloucestershire wild life trust conservation centre are some of the worthy attractions that children will enjoy.
The specialty of this town is the folk festival organized every year which attracts many tourists from outside and also international performers. The biggest shopping centre Regent shopping Arcade carries a giant mechanical clock with a duck and fish. This clock attracts children as well as adults because the distance between the duck to fish is 45 feet.
Shopping and nightlife are the other entertainments for the tourists. Since, the town is busy in holidays one has to make prior booking for hotels. This town has most luxurious as well moderate rate hotels. Some hotels also offer discounts if booked earlier and in bulk. So, when you think of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire plan your trip to cover the near by areas as the vacation comes only once in a year.
By: Simon Haughtone
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