Location: Cheltenham
Top Things to do in Cheltenham
Top Restaurants in Cheltenham
10 Free Things to do in Cheltenham That You Shouldn't Miss
Cheltenham was just your average, sleepy town until the discovery of a spring in 1716, after which it became Britain's most popular spa town. (Like Palm Springs without the casinos.) Local Cheltonians have a reputation for being wealthy and respectable, and a walk along the Promenade will give you a first-class view of their wonderful houses, shops and gardens. After taking in the waters at the Pittville Pump Room (great name for a spa), check out the Art Gallery and Museum to learn about the social history of Cheltenham.
Restaurants in Cheltenham
1. The Apartment Cheltenham
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
The Apartment Cheltenham is a high end Champagne/Cocktail bar with its own distinctive heartbeat, where class and style have been shaken and stirred! It welcomes you for something unique and beautiful and offers an original cocktail list featuring old classics and new creations! The Apartment Cheltenham is all about a warm, homely atmosphere and a magical drinking experience. Free up your mind and enjoy the atmosphere that grabs you! The Apartment Cheltenham - make yourself at home!!! Check our new day time menu including cold meat platters, cheese boards and high tea!
Reviewed By emmalc2016 - Coleford, United Kingdom
Fabulous venue, perfect for a party, tastefully designed, comfortable & relaxed feel, friendly & helpful staff.
2. The Bicycle Hub
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
We are the only Bike Hire facility in Cheltenham and have a great selection of bikes for short or long-term rental; perfect for exploring the local countryside. Choose from a range of adult bikes and tandems, children’s bikes, tagalongs and trailers, as well FreeGo electric bikes so you can enjoy a day out with the entire family.
Reviewed By willow1024
We rented bikes for 6 days to bike around the Cotswolds and couldn't be happier with our choice in bike rentals! This shop rents both e-bikes and hybrids- I chose an e-bike because of the very hilly terrain and my husband chose a hybrid. Both bikes were wonderful- so much so that I did not want to return mine at the end of the rental! Service was excellent- responsive email booking, wonderfully welcoming and informative service at the shop, bikes came with all of the repair tools, helmets, etc., with reassurance that if the e-bike broke down to give them a call to come out and they would repair it anywhere on our journey! Located conveniently behind the train station and near a lovely bike path into Cheltenham and beyond. I cannot say enough good things about this place- just rent from them, you will not regret it!
3. Favourite Beers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Favourite Beers has an ever changing range of over 400 UK bottled ales (many bottle conditioned), over 120 Ciders and Perrys (now in draft as well as bottles), a large range of international beers featuring over 120 bottled beers from Belgium and an expanding range of excellent German and US beers. We also carry a range of English country and fruit wines and meads. The range of UK ales permanently features a growing number from breweries within our region and this is supplemented by an ever changing selection from around the country. Leigh tries to add beers from at least three new Breweries a month – often featuring a particular area of the country. Our beers are available to buy individually or in bulk (we offer generous discounts including discounts for card carrying CAMRA members) and we also have a number of gift package options (ideal for presents – as are our gift vouchers).
Reviewed By One_of_the_BOFs - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
This place remains by far the best place for craft beer in Cheltenham, whether that be from the ten taps or to purchase cans/bottles (which you can drink in for just a 50p ‘corkage’ fee. Friday nights with late closing remain my favourite, but they’re open until 7pm other days.
4. Pittville Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 837 reviews
Reviewed By E5743MRcarolinef
Brilliant couple of hours for kids under 10! Large climbing frames, bouncing mats and zip wire. Nice little sand play area too with water feature. Bring some food along and feed the ducks/swans too and have a picnic in the park. Wonderful cafe with great choice of snacks for kids and adults and range of sandwiches too at great prices. Toilets on site too !
5. Montpellier District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 897 reviews
Reviewed By Nmoyers
Smashing place. Really lovely and lots to do. Stunningly beautiful architecture and very friendly locals
6. The Frog and Fiddle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
The Frog is one of the most atmospheric venues in Cheltenham. With live music, good beer and all major sporting events shown on our 12 screens.
Reviewed By BenSunners - Thornbury, United Kingdom
Have been visiting Frog fairly regularly for around three years now, and it's definitely one of the best spots for sport and music in Cheltenham. Good Points - Always a good atmosphere, indoors and out, generous smoking area - Student prices for drinks very reasonable - Lots of TVs for any sports - Have had Christmas parties here before and it's a great venue - Pool tables - Friendly staff and service - You are welcome to bring your own food/takeaway inside which is actually a great option, it's good that they are open and friendly about this Negative - Toilets are pretty dirty - Some sofas/seating is falling apart Overall a great pub in Cheltenham, would strongly recommend over most other pubs. Generally a good atmosphere and great for sport and music. Can't think of masses of things to complain about here.
7. Sandford Park Alehouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By VamosChicos - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Sandford Park Alehouse (or “SPA” for short) is tucked away along the London Road, coming out of town. A buzzing real ale house with a large garden with huge awning/marquee over it - which is perfect for get-togethers in our currently permitted groups of 6 outside.. It’s a vibrant, buzzing place! They do have a chef but, as a lovely gesture, are currently doing pop up kitchens with local eateries who are unable to reopen yet because they don’t have seating out in the open. Last night, for example, was Bar Padron tapas. Food & ambiance fantastic and, excuse the French girl, but they even have Provençal rosé. Because it’s for the hipsters, the default is that they ask you to scan a QR code and view the menu for food & drinks online & order online. However, there is a Plan B: speak nicely to the staff and they will take your order the old fashioned way, good ole pen & paper! Booking essential, it’s extremely popular! Enjoy!
8. The Wilson, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 424 reviews
Four new floors house extensive galleries for temporary exhibitions - for international / national touring shows, special highlights from our collections and fun shows for families - space to discover local heroes and archive collections, including the great Edward Wilson (one of Scott's key men on his 1912 expedition to Antarctica), and a new gallery space in which the internationally renowned Arts & Crafts collection will be shown.
Reviewed By lyndel4
This gallery is excellent - very helpful staff give advice on places to visit/eat and provide maps and guides. The café provides delicious foods, home made soup or yummy cakes - very comfortable and pleasant surroundings - or sit outside in the sun and enjoy the passing 'conversations'!!
9. Cleeve Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By jonnyloppy - York, United Kingdom
Excellent few hours up here, spectacular views lovely weather,plenty of benches to just sit and take in the view.will visit again for sure
10. The Bayshill Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By stevo12111 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Just wanted to say I have only been living in Cheltenham since mid August & because of lockdown I have just discovered the bayshill Great range of beers real ale & lagers soft drinks wines spirits & cider Excellent range of coffee with there coffee hut in the beer garden wide variety of choices on the food menu including the bottomless brunch Lisa & the team polite & professional well done in these difficult times to provide a great customer service & great product & ambience whilst fully complying with government guidelines Well done keep up the good work Stephen
