The 7 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Cheltenham, England

September 5, 2021 Madelene Haan

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. Walks With Hawks

Cheltenham England +44 1452 537420 [email protected] http://www.walkswithhawks.co.uk
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Walks With Hawks

We offer a range of packages giving you a rare opportunity to handle and fly a variety of Birds Of Prey here in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire the heart of The Cotswolds. Groups are intentionally kept small, this ensures everyone will get plenty of hands on time with the birds. Max 6 participants, although larger groups catered for on request. Therefore our experiences should not be compared to those found on the discount sites, where groups tend to be very large. Our sessions are designed to give you a more personal experience whether you choose our Hawk Walk, Owl encounter or one of our other packages our aim is to give you some very special memories to cherish.

Reviewed By Extraordinary706245

Today was all about making treasured memories..... Thanks to Clare from Walks with hawks I was able to give my parents an experience I never thought possible. My mother is physically disabled with limited mobility and severe ataxia (uncontrollable shakes) Clare was so patient and kind to my mum and involved her completely and made her feel confident to fully participate. With mum's physical challenges this was truly magical to see. I was amazed to see mum completely at ease to hold all the birds, and have them fly to her, including the magnificent Hope, the blue Chilean Eagle. Dad was in awe and blown away by spectacular birds. The whole experience was fabulous from start to finish, Clare's knowledge and passion for her beautiful birds is infectious. Clare proved to be the most attentive guide with us all and adapted the experience so that we all could enjoy it to the full. 5 star service with memories that we will treasure forever

2. Cotswold Foodie Tours

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Cotswold Foodie Tours

Love food? Love the Cotswolds? Experience a Cotswolds that you won't find in the guide books. Taste delicious, local, artisan food, meet local chefs and artisan food producers while learning about the history of iconic towns.

3. Tonic Cheltenham

33 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham GL50 2AE England +44 1242 260425 [email protected] http://www.tonic-cheltenham.com
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Tonic Cheltenham

Tonic is a beauty salon set in the beautiful Suffolks area of Cheltenham. Just outside the main centre, free parking is available on street. We are a beauty salon that offer both beauty and spa treatments to an exceptional standard. We take pride in our salon, and focus on providing the best possible experience for our clients. We look forward to welcoming you! Please do have a look at our website for information on treatments, and read our reviews to get a feel for how we operate. We are happy to accept bookings for couples, friends and parties too! We have capacity for two manicures, 2 pedicures and 2+massages to be completed simultaneously. The products we use include: Lycon Wax, CND, Mavala, Yon Ka, Aromaworks We have reopened since the Covid-19 lockdown and are operating in a Covid-19 Secure way, with your safety at the heart of what we do.

Reviewed By cb261998 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Never been to Tonic before and was really impressed. The salon is beautiful and all the staff were really friendly. I had an amazing Swedish massage with Candice, she was really nice, professional and made me feel welcomed and relaxed. I'm looking forward to booking my next treatment soon.

4. Brewerism Brewery Tours

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Brewerism Brewery Tours

Brewerism Brewery Tours guided tours of microbreweries and pubs around Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. We work with brilliant independent businesses to provide our guests with a great experience exploring the local beer scene. Our tours are fun and informative: you'll learn about the brewing and beer industry and taste a wide range of interesting and delicious styles of beer. Each tour includes three stops at unique venues, samples of beer at each stop, and a snack along the way. Your guide is a friendly beer expert who will guide your tastings and share some fun beery facts. A great way to spend an afternoon! Our tours are great for groups - we offer a 10% discount for bookings of 10+ people on our public tours, or we can organise bespoke itineraries to suit your preferences. Join us to taste the best of the Southwest, support brilliant small businesses and have a great afternoon out.

5. SimAir737

Aviation House, Hangar SE2A Gloucestershire Airport, Cheltenham GL51 6SR England +44 1452 238011 [email protected] https://www.simair737.com/
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SimAir737

SimAir737 Flight Simulators. Experience the thrill of flying the big jets in our newly upgraded B737-800 full sized simulator with 180 degree panoramic views. Fly out of Gloucestershire Airport to over 25,000 destinations worldwide guided by our professional instructors. Why not bring your friends and family to sit in the cabin seats to watch you fly. Refreshments available in our comfortable departure lounge and in the Aviator Pub on the airport. A fantastic experience for all the family.

Reviewed By emptynet

My son got a lesson as a generous birthday present from a family friend, and I was so jealous I booked one for myself the same day! Christina was our instructor, and helped me choose a "beginner" route from Glasgow to Belfast. I did the taxiing, the takeoff, the approach to Belfast and the landing, all in 45 minutes including a very thorough briefing. My son was less choosy (and more cheeky!) so Christina recommended a more "interesting" route - Innsbruck to Salzburg. As you can see in the pictures that meant a mountain to avoid on takeoff and a valley to fly through for the landing. Exciting and we did have to make one go-around but my son nailed the landing and declared it was "more fun than [he] expected it would be".

6. Brennen & Brown

Bramery Business Park Alstone Lane Unit 2C, The Bramery, Cheltenham GL51 8HE England +44 1242 370400 [email protected] http://www.brennenandbrown.com
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Brennen & Brown

Brennen & Brown Distillery welcomes visitors to the distillery to enjoy guided tours and create their very own gin. Ginspirational Gin Lab: Join us to make your very own 70cl bottle of gin to take home. You will be assisted by our distillers to pick from a range of 30 botanicals. A full tour and sampling is included. Gin Lab experiences run from 2pm until around 4.30pm, for more information head to our website. Gin Tasting: An evening of gin tasting that will take you and your taste buds from the beginnings of gin to today's modern methods of production and styles. Learn about different garnishes and how they change what you can taste in your G&T. The gin tastings run from 5:30pm until around 7pm on Thursdays, Fridays and the occasional Saturday. For more information head to our website.

Reviewed By Stevensons5 - Portishead, United Kingdom

Great afternoon making our own Gin, very informative and good fun and great to have a bottle of Gin to take away that you made yourself.

7. Cleeve Hill Golf Club

Wickfield Lane, Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham GL52 3PW England +44 1242 672025 [email protected] http://www.cleevehillgolfclub.co.uk/Home/
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Cleeve Hill Golf Club

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