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Things to see in Cheltenham (United Kingdom): 53 places and when to go
Cheltenham is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 53 places in and around it, mainly History (23), Hiking (10), Nature (9). The best known are Battle of Tewkesbury, Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.9134, -1.9663
- Places
- 53 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (23) · Hiking (10) · Nature (9) · Wildlife (9) · Temples (7) · Museums and art (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 79 km as the crow flies
What to see in Cheltenham
The places in and around Cheltenham, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Battle of Tewkesbury1471 battle15 km
- Sudeley CastleGrade I listed historic house museum in Sudeley, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK3.8 km
- Hailes AbbeyAbbey in the Cotswolds, United Kingdom6.7 km
- Belas KnapArchaeological site in Sudeley, Tewkesbury, England, UK1.6 km
- Cheltenham SynagogueSynagogue in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK8.0 km
- Cheltenham Minster, St Mary'sGrade I listed church in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK7.7 km
- St Gregory's Church, CheltenhamChurch in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK7.9 km
- Chedworth Roman VillaRoman villa located in Gloucestershire, England, UK11 km
- Cotswold Motoring MuseumMuseum in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, England, UK15 km
- Dumbleton Hall19th Century Cotswolds Manor House12 km
- The Fleece InnPublic house in Bretforton, Worcestershire, England, UK21 km
- Notgrove Long BarrowArchaeological site in Notgrove, Cotswold, England, UK7.6 km
- Spoonley Wood Roman VillaAncient Roman villa located 2 km south-east of Sudeley Castle near the town of Winchcombe, in Gloucestershire, England, UK2.7 km
- St Faith, FarmcoteChurch in Farmcote, Gloucestershire, England, UK6.4 km
- St Michael's and All Angels Church, Guiting PowerChurch in Cotswold, UK7.2 km
- St Philip and St James Church, LeckhamptonChurch in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK8.4 km
- Stanway HouseGrade I listed historic house museum in Stanway, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK9.3 km
- Lygon ArmsHotel in Broadway, Worcestershire, England, UK15 km
- The WilsonMuseum in Cheltenham, United Kingdom7.8 km
- Trinity CheltenhamChurch in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK7.3 km
- Almonry Museum and Heritage CentreMuseum in Evesham, England, United Kingdom20 km
- Arle GrovePark in United Kingdom3.7 km
- Bredon BarnMid-14th century barn in Bredon, Wychavon, Worcestershire, England, UK17 km
- Devil's ChimneyRock formation9.5 km
And the other 29, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Hampen Railway Cutting, Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common, Notgrove Railway Cutting, Wingmoor Farm Meadow, Kilkenny Viewpoint and Nature Reserve, Pilley Bridge Nature Reserve, Tewkesbury Nature Reserve
- History: Bell Hotel, The Royal Hop Pole, George Hotel, Malmaison Cheltenham, The Porch House
- Museums and art: Winchcombe Town Hall
- Food and drink: Battledown Brewing Co, DEYA Brewing Company, Hawkstone Brewery, Inferno Brewery
- With kids: Cotswold Farm Park, Croft Farm Waterpark
- Hiking: Diamond Way, Gustav Holst Way, Gustav Holst Way (Corndean Lane to Guiting Power), Gustav Holst Way (Crickley Hill to Holst Birthplace Museum), Gustav Holst Way (Guiting Power to Wyck Rissington), Gustav Holst Way (Holst Birthplace Museum to Corndean Lane), St Kenelm's Trail, Winchcombe Way, Winchcombe Way (East), Winchcombe Way (West)
When to go to Cheltenham
The best time to visit Cheltenham is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:02
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:26
- JunBest time16:27
- JulBest time16:01
- AugBest time14:26
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovBetter not8:30
- DecPossible7:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. In April, 53 of the 53 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cheltenham
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 79 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Gloucester51 places21 km
- Brize Norton34 places30 km
- Eastnor38 places32 km
- Brewery Lane22 places34 km
- Worcester42 places35 km
- Swindon44 places39 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cheltenham?
The best known: Battle of Tewkesbury, Sudeley Castle, Hailes Abbey, Belas Knap, Cheltenham Synagogue. In all, 53 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cheltenham?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33.
How do you get to Cheltenham?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 79 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cheltenham as the destination and these 53 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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