2011 February

Days Out In Cheltenham

Posted by CHA

Cheltenham and the surrounding Cotswold hills offer fantastic days out, whether staying for a day or a week, there is always an exciting adventure to be had.

We have listed a few of our favourites for you and your family and friends to enjoy.

Recommended by our members 2011

2011 Recommended Each year our members recommend their favourite experiences in and around our town. A shortlist is drawn up and each establishment is presented a 'Recommended by our members' award and included free on our website. All out listings share the same qualities; they offer high standards of service and are consistently good which is why we recommend them time and time again. We hope that you get as much pleasure from exploring them as we have and please let us know of your experiences.

Daylesford Organic Farm

Daylesford nr Kingham GL56 0YG | 01608 731 700 | www.daylesfordorganic.com

Mill Dene Garden

School Lane, Blockley, Moreton in Marsh GL56 9HU | 01386 700457 | www.milldenegarden.co.uk

River cruises

Chedworth Roman Villa

Yanworth GL54 3LJ | 0124289 0256 | www.nationaltrust.org.uk

The Old Mill, Lower Slaughter

Lower Slaughter GL54 2HX | 01451 820 052 | www.oldmill-lowerslaughter.com

Lower Slaughter with its Mill Shop and tea terrace by the Mill pond with the ducks

Sudeley Castle

Winchcombe GL54 5JD | 01242 602 308 | www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

The Railway Station, Toddington GL54 5DT | 01242 621405 | www.gwsr.com

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Nights Out in Cheltenham

Posted by CHA

Cheltenham is a lively hub for nightlife with a wealth of venues awaiting you, giving you the opportunity for theatres or to dance and listen to live music with a number of bands, singers and musicians playing in many of Cheltenhams vibrant bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants.

Recommended by our members 2011

2011 Recommended Each year our members recommend their favourite experiences in and around our town. A shortlist is drawn up and each establishment is presented a 'Recommended by our members' award and included free on our website. All out listings share the same qualities; they offer high standards of service and are consistently good which is why we recommend them time and time again. We hope that you get as much pleasure from exploring them as we have and please let us know of your experiences.

Boogie lounge

1a Imperial Lane GL50 1PT | 01242 238001 | www.boogielounge.co.uk

Dakota Night Club

14 Bath Rd GL53 7HA | 01242 583233 | www.dakotaclub.co.uk

Taylors Wine Bar

4 Cambray Place GL50 1JS | 01242 255453 | www.tailorscheltenham.co.uk

Bentleys

76 High Street GL50 1EG | 01242 529400 | www.bentleysbar.co.uk

Everyman Theatre

7 – 10 Regent Street GL50 1HQ | 01242 572573 | www.everymantheatre.org.uk

The Playhouse

49 Bath Rd GL53 7HG | 01242 522852 | www.playhousecheltenham.org

Bacon Theatre

Dean Close School GL51 6HE | 01242 258002 | www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Kemble Inn

27 Fairview St GL52 2JF | 01242 243 446

Subtone Piano Bar

117 Promenade GL50 1NW | 01242 575925 | www.subtone.co.uk

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Pampering in Cheltenham

Posted by CHA

Cheltenham established itself as a centre for pleasure and leisure in 1788 with the visit of King George III to ‘take the waters’. Ever since then it has been enhancing its reputation as a pleasure town where the rich and famous come to enjoy the luxury of its salons, spas and treatments which await.

Recommended by our members 2011

2011 Recommended Each year our members recommend their favourite experiences in and around our town. A shortlist is drawn up and each establishment is presented a 'Recommended by our members' award and included free on our website. All out listings share the same qualities; they offer high standards of service and are consistently good which is why we recommend them time and time again. We hope that you get as much pleasure from exploring them as we have and please let us know of your experiences.

Chapel Spa

10 North Pl GL50 4DW | 01242 518 075 | www.chapelspa.co.uk

à la Natura Boutique Spa

79 Bath Road GL53 7LH | 01242 520553 | www.alanatura.co.uk

Kate Bloom Hair and Beauty

4 St Luke’s Road GL53 7JH | 01242 252 778 | www.katebloom.co.uk

Blushes Hair Salon

16-17 Montpellier Walk GL50 1SD | 01242 226644 | www.blushes.co.uk

Signature barbers

3 Suffolk Rd GL50 2AG | 01242 571 288 | www.signaturebarbers.co.uk

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Shopping in Cheltenham

Posted by CHA

Recently voted Britains’ best high street, Cheltenham boasts many of the finest high end luxury shops as well as the famous Montpellier walk, many individual boutiques, fashion houses and arcades to dive into.

We have numerous markets throughout the year stretching far down the leafy tree lined Promenade, from the regular Farmers market which brings together a fantastic selection of organic produce from around the county to the wonderful French Market on sultry summer days. With the well known stores of the High Street, the best known fashion houses of the Promenade and the open air markets this variety of shops and relaxed shopping arcades, wide avenues, summer floral displays and a plentiful supply of town centre parking makes shopping in Cheltenham an enjoyable experience.

Recommended by our members 2011

2011 Recommended Each year our members recommend their favourite experiences in and around our town. A shortlist is drawn up and each establishment is presented a 'Recommended by our members' award and included free on our website. All out listings share the same qualities; they offer high standards of service and are consistently good which is why we recommend them time and time again. We hope that you get as much pleasure from exploring them as we have and please let us know of your experiences.

Regent Arcade

High Street GL50 1JZ | 01242 521345 | www.regentarcade.co.uk

Beechwood Arcade

123 High St GL50 1DQ | 01242 261 122 | www.beechwoodsc.co.uk

Sandwich Box

3 Imperial Square GL50 1QB | 01242 230 831 | www.thesandwichbox.co.uk

Cheeseworks

5 Regent St GL50 1HE | 01242 255 022 | www.thecheeseworks.co.uk

Rise Records

Unit 19 Beechwood Shopping Centre GL50 1DQ | 01242 228 515 | www.rise-music.co.uk

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Food & Drink

Posted by CHA

PHOTO: Le Petit Blanc, The Promenade, Cheltenham

Cheltenham caters for all tastes and pockets, has the best style restaurants, bars and pubs in the area, and its clubs draw in the punters from nearby Gloucester as well as the Cotswolds.

Recommended by our members 2011

2011 Recommended Each year our members recommend their favourite experiences in and around our town. A shortlist is drawn up and each establishment is presented a 'Recommended by our members' award and included free on our website. All out listings share the same qualities; they offer high standards of service and are consistently good which is why we recommend them time and time again. We hope that you get as much pleasure from exploring them as we have and please let us know of your experiences.

Lumière

Clarence Parade GL50 3PA | T: 01242 222200 | lumiere.cc

A little gem of a restaurant tucked away in a Regency terrace just off Cheltenham’s Promenade, with its stunning architecture and tree-lined boulevards.

Lunch served: Wednesday – Saturday 12noon – 2pm
Dinner served: Tuesday – Saturday 7pm – 9pm