Cheltenham & The Cotswolds guidebook
Sightseeing
The Lido is one of the largest outdoor swimming pools in the UK consisting of a 50-metre main pool, a children's pool, and paddling pool all heated to 26 degrees Celsius. Light refreshments are available at the poolside cafe. It is just 5 minutes walk away.
62 locals recommend
Sandford Parks Lido
Keynsham RoadThe Lido is one of the largest outdoor swimming pools in the UK consisting of a 50-metre main pool, a children's pool, and paddling pool all heated to 26 degrees Celsius. Light refreshments are available at the poolside cafe. It is just 5 minutes walk away.
St Oswald's Church, Widford
Woodchester Valley Vineyard
Convent LaneSudeley Castle
Blenheim Palace
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnTewkesbury Abbey
Not to be missed!
16th century manor with an enormous amount of object collected by Charles Wade. Incredible place in glorious countryside
119 locals recommend
National Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden
16th century manor with an enormous amount of object collected by Charles Wade. Incredible place in glorious countryside
The Victorian builders left one day and nothing has been changed since then…
35 locals recommend
Woodchester Mansion
The Victorian builders left one day and nothing has been changed since then…
This is a five minute walk to an industrial estate where you find THE BEST almond croissants, sourdough, focaccia, French baguettes etc. it’s generally open until 1pm each day. Authentically French and utterly fabulous.
7 locals recommend
La Boulangerie Artisan
Saxon WayThis is a five minute walk to an industrial estate where you find THE BEST almond croissants, sourdough, focaccia, French baguettes etc. it’s generally open until 1pm each day. Authentically French and utterly fabulous.
Witley Court & Gardens
Worcester RoadSt Mary's Church
National Trust - Chastleton House
Countryside Pubs
Glorious views, great food
The Mount Inn Stanton
High StreetIn the small Saxon town, Winchcombe a pub with nice food and a lovely garden.
41 locals recommend
The Lion Inn
37 North StIn the small Saxon town, Winchcombe a pub with nice food and a lovely garden.
The Hollow Bottom
Great food in a small village in stunning Cotswold countryside
The Ebrington Arms
May LaneFabulous food and views
The Bell at Sapperton
Another amazing Cotswold pub with an incredible menu
The Village Pub
Incredible food in a typical Cotswold village
The Royal Oak
Working LaneThe Swan Inn
A40Cheltenham dining
Mowgli Street Food
Saint Margaret's RoadPho
Henrietta StreetAmazing Indian food, they deliver direct too, order via their website
12 locals recommend
The Curry Corner
133 Fairview RdAmazing Indian food, they deliver direct too, order via their website
Turkish - huge and scrummy menu, they deliver direct too, order via their website
6 locals recommend
The Istanbul Kitchen
48 Winchcombe StTurkish - huge and scrummy menu, they deliver direct too, order via their website
Prithvi
38 Evesham RdMichelin star worthy Indian dining. Gorgeous but not cheap.
The best pizza ever. Also tiramisu- deliver on Deliveroo or eat in. Order early they get busy.
6 locals recommend
Nasprias
95 Hewlett RdThe best pizza ever. Also tiramisu- deliver on Deliveroo or eat in. Order early they get busy.
Various nights are hosted, check the website for tapas nights etc
26 locals recommend
Curious Cafe & Bistro
204 Bath RdVarious nights are hosted, check the website for tapas nights etc
AMAZING!! my favourite restaurant, French. Tiny but incredible food reasonably priced.
10 locals recommend
Petit Coco Bistro
2 Bath StAMAZING!! my favourite restaurant, French. Tiny but incredible food reasonably priced.
No. 131
131 PromenadeNew Japanese restaurant inside, check website for details
BHOOMI KITCHEN CHELTENHAM
52 Suffolk RdCheltenham pubs
The Vine
47 High StAmazing Thai food served here, sometimes on Deliveroo
Sandford Park Alehouse
20 High StOur favourite and VERY local!
The Beehive
1-3 Montpellier VillasAnother favourite pub with a lovely walled garden 15 mins walk
Jolly Brewmaster
39 Painswick RdA further 20+ min walk but another great pub
Cafes
WoodKraft Cheltenham
13 Regent StAll day brunch!
Curious Cafe & Bistro
204 Bath RdGreat breakfasts
Boston Tea Party Cheltenham
45-49 Clarence StBaker & Graze
48 Suffolk RdGreat lunches and fresh bread to buy
Walks
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Walk to Broadway Tower
Middle HillCirencester Park