Welcome to our blog where we share all the best things to do in Chelthenham and the nearby Cotswolds during your stay at Cotswold Grange. From hidden gems to well known and well visited attractions, you'll find it all here.
If you're visiting the Cotswolds because you want to see some picture-perfect English villages, count yourself lucky. The best Cotswold villages rank among the best villages in the country.Think honey-coloured cottages surrounded by plumpish green hills. Historic churches. Quaint shops.You might even catch a village fete if you visit on the right day.
Cheltenham is famous for its many spas, regency architecture, and racecourses. But did you know it’s home to one of the UK’s most beautiful lidos? Sandford Parks Lido, a highly treasured, grade II listed heated pool, can be enjoyed from March to October.
Dearest gentle reader, how elated this author is to find you looking to explore a very Bridgerton day out in Cheltenham. The Ton are simply abuzz with the gossip of the latest season, and this author is keen to grace you with pleasantries on how to spend the most sophisticated day in our Regency town.
Spring in the Cotswolds - the season when the countryside really comes to life. The hills, villages, and gardens offer a kalidescope of new colours and scents, beckoning the eager walker to explore. This time of year is magical and there's no better way to experience the Cotswolds than by setting out on foot. Explore the best walks in the Cotswolds, each offering a unique glimpse into the region.
Seeking a memorable Summer escape? Think hand-in-hand nature walks with your loved one, idyllic towns with independent coffee shops that have perfected their flat whites and festivals celebrating art, culture and science. And it’s not ‘this or that’, you can enjoy all these Summer activities in one unexpected place: Cheltenham.
Want to explore what modern Cheltenham can do for your mind, body and soul? Here are some of the best spas in one of the UK's most renowned spa towns.
What are the best art galleries in Cheltenham? If you’re looking to dive into Cheltenham’s creative scene during your stay, we’ve collated a list of the best art galleries in Cheltenham to help you plan your trip.
There’s nothing quite like it - a bracing walk on a crisp winter day, followed by lunch, dinner or just a drink in a welcoming pub beside a roaring fire. And we think the Cotswolds deliver some of the best experiences of this type around - thanks to our gorgeous scenery, charming towns and villages and cracking pubs.
Our ‘festival town’ boasts a year-round calendar of events – and that includes plenty of things to do in Cheltenham at Christmas too. A wonderful time of year when the town’s streets come alive with the sound of Christmas melodies and the activity of festive shoppers, it has something for everyone.
In terms of the best things to do in the Cotswolds, your options are superbly simple. The highlights of this 780 square mile Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty boil down to gorgeous countryside, bewitching villages, dreamy architecture and exquisite food. Which makes these enchanting hills the perfect place for an autumn break.