Horse racing in Cheltenham has been established since 1815, when the first organised Flat Race meeting was held on Nottingham Hill. Nearly 200 years later, Cheltenham Races now feature top class jump racing throughout the racing season, with the highlight being the Cheltenham Festival in March.

Hotels in Cheltenham for racing accommodation

A weekend break in Cheltenham taking in Cheltenham races is something special. The hotels in Cheltenham, which is a stunning regency town at the centre of the Cotswolds, are ideal for racing accommodation, none more so than Cotswold Grange Hotel. If you are planning to book a short break in Cheltenham for the Cheltenham Festival, you are advised to book as early as possible. The most popular Cheltenham hotels are often booked up for the Festival 12 months in advance. Weekend breaks in Cheltenham can be arranged to coincide with all the race meetings, full details of which can be found on the Cheltenham Racecourse site.

Short breaks in Cheltenham in the racing season

Cheltenham hotels like Cotswold Grange Hotel make a perfect base in the racing season. Cotswold Grange Hotel is one of the best hotels in Cheltenham for racing accommodation, being only a 3 minute drive from the Racecourse.

The Boylesports International race starts the season’s fixtures in December, followed by the New Year’s Day meeting, Festival Trials Day in January, The Festival in March, culminating in the Gold Cup, the April Meeting and finally, the end of season Hunter Chase Evening in May.

The Cheltenham Festival

Over 230,000 people will attend the races in Festival Week, betting over £500m on the 26 races. Off the track, there is plenty of entertainment on offer through the trade stands, musical offerings in all enclosures and a huge variety of dining, entertaining and hospitality options. Being so close to the Racecourse, Cotswold Grange Hotel is one of the most convenient hotels in Cheltenham for racing accommodation.

Other aspects of Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheltenham Racecourse is also the base for Cotswold Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), Cheltenham Archery and Clubs for Angling and Model Aircraft. More than 7000,000 visitors visit Cheltenham Racecourse over the course of a year. If you want to be one of them, make sure of your booking at Cotswold Grange, one of the most welcoming Cheltenham hotels with comfortable and welcoming facilities just 3 minutes drive from the Racecourse.