The 28 best things to do with kids in Cheltenham

Lovely park! Although the landscaping is not very intentionally cared for, the natural landscape is beautiful and makes for a lovely evening walk. There’s a large playground for kids of most ages. Perfect dirt or paved paths for running. The bathrooms were closed when we went around 7 pm

Pittville Park is such a lovely spot in Cheltenham and definitely worth a visit. It’s one of those places that has a bit of everything and feels welcoming every time you go. The park itself is really well kept, with loads of space to walk, relax, or just sit on a bench and watch the world go by. The big lake with the swans and ducks is beautiful – it’s so peaceful just strolling around it. One of my favourite parts is the little animal area. They’ve got rabbits, birds and a few other animals there, which is such a nice surprise and brilliant if you’ve got kids with you. There’s also a great play area with plenty for children of different ages, so it’s perfect for a family day out. The café by the lake is lovely too – good coffee, ice creams, and snacks, and it’s nice to sit outside and enjoy the view. There’s always a really friendly atmosphere around the park, and you can tell how much care goes into looking after it. Whether you’re walking the dog, meeting friends, or just want some fresh air, Pittville Park is a fantastic place to spend time.

Went here recently to meet a friend and go for a walk. We had a lovely walk around the park and had a coffee from the coffee hut. Sat on one of the many benches for quite some time just chatting away. Such a delightful park.

Fantastic place, grew up here. Played a huge part in our childhood, love it!

Great place for a picnic with plenty for the kids to do, a quick visiting to the animals is a must rabbits and birds and when the kids are tired or you just need a coffee you can stop at the little shop they have prices are what you would expect and parking can be tricky

It’s a beautiful, well-kept space perfect for a relaxing day out. It offers picturesque lakes, lovely gardens, and a great play area for kids. There’s also a café to enjoy a snack while taking in the scenery. Whether for a peaceful walk, a picnic, or family fun, Pittville Park is a must-visit in Cheltenham.

A chance to come to Cheltenham is always a pleasure. Just a friendly match against "the Robins" to watch. So.....with time to spare, I ventured to this park. Very tranquil with families enjoying themselves, children riding their bike's and even some permit fishing. The smaller lake is even quieter and perfect for solitude. A superb children's play area, a cafe make it a great location to spend a few hours....

Houston, we have a problem. Yours truly visited the Ashmolean museum two days ago. I believe it's only natural to offer some sort of comparison between this and that. Chalk and cheese, my friends. The Wilson tried hard and has some wonderful exhibits but it's nowhere near being in the same league as its cousin in Oxford. Worth a visit if you're looking to fill an hour or two (or half an hour, which is more likely.)

We visited on a Saturday afternoon. It was very quiet which was nice. There is no parking at the venue so we found a pay and display at Cheltenham Walk car park (about 5 minutes away) which cost £5.00 for 3 hours. We initially entered the library by mistake (as there was a museum sign outside) but the venue is next door through "The Kitchen" entrance. We had a coffee and hot chocolate here which cost £7.50. Unfortunately the coffee didn't taste very nice. Luckily the venue was free to enter. The exhibits were interesting enough for a few hours but they won't blow you away. The top floor had no displays on at the time as they were changing exhibitions when we visited.

What a disappointment. Fantastic collection of Arts & Crafts furniture poorly displayed in a large modern building given over to cafe, play spaces and esoteric exhibitions. I had looked forward to visiting. Whoever masterminded this " makeover" should be ashamed. By far the most interesting highlight was a small storage cupboard where one could glimpse real treasures half-hidden away from public view. A sad travesty.

Interesting, it worth an hour or more ... of your time to visit, nice exhibits. There's a coffee /snacks shop ground floor, the lady was very nice to "host" 😃 our shoppings 🛍 while we visited. And don't forget to be kind before exit and make a donation to support culture. Every little helps.

A relatively small collection on display at the moment because they are in the middle of a major renovation. The Common Ground installations were very moving.

As a Morris dancer I enjoyed the Common Ground exhibition, with its use of Morris from 18th and 21st centuries. My first visit.

The volunteer lady at the entrance was lovely, the loos were plentiful and clean and the lift worked as hoped for. The museum was the most underwhelming I have ever encountered. If Cheltenham has a history you would never learn about it here. The arts and craft furniture is probably of national importance but if you want information then sort through the heavy noisy metal plates with information in small print. Likewise the Wilson archive is hard to find with no attempt at telling the story of this remarkable person, two stuffed penguins next to some thrush eggs? Not a single mention of why the town looks the way it does, the architecture or the lives of the people who made it happen.

Heated pool that definitely did not feel heated, it was freezing! But good facilities, changing rooms are a bit dated and one of hair dryers in the ladies was broken.

Brilliant place for a swim. Facilities are a little basic but the pool is amazing. Loved the café, ideal for a hot drink and lunch after a swim.

Cold! Stated by staff and website as heated. To a certain degree yes. But even in the lovely 25 degree evening it was freezing - teeth chattering, goose bump kind. And all in the pool was struggling with it. Pool wasn’t spotless, but grubby. And very poorly maintained changing rooms. I will say we still had a great time regardless but it’s a shame it wasn’t heated more

Absolutely love it here. Such amazing value. £18 for a family of 4 for 3 hours. Parking is quite expensive which a shame but totally worth it for the facilities.

My happy place... a little slice of holiday vibe heaven when sun's put and keeps my sanity working during the summer

A fabulous place & a hidden gem within Cheltenham. Was a lovely day out with my family. A big main pool, happy of which was for lane swimming & the other half for family playing. A lovely secluded small pool for babies & young children. Loads of places to set up camp around the lido & a couple of play areas too. We can’t wait to come back again soon.

Even on a hot day (29/30C today, in the school summer holidays, lanes provided so you can swim uninterrupted. Haven't sampled the cafe yet

My son had a laser tag birthday party here today. The host, Jack, was a star, worth all the money, full of energy, a great vibe and has been a great entertainer indeed. We all loved him. We had also Casper the cow… that's the only reason the Play farm didn't get 5 stars. The cow acted like a proper cow, a real shame, no contact with the children, stayed always a couple of feet away from the birthday child, no interaction, just a couple of waves and that's it. Even when the host was saying about taking pictures with the cow that was the cows attitude towards the birthday boy. The worst thing is that the cow was the manager. If all the staff will have an attitude as hers that place wouldn't exist anymore. If we will book again, we will definitely not have the cow but we will certainly ask for Jack. Thank you Jack.

I will start with the only good thing which was the staff - they were all nice and friendly 😊 As for everything else you can see from the pictures , the place hasn't been cleaned for a few years at least. Everything is very dusty and dirty, the tables were filthy and don't let me start with the toilets 🙃 The door handles were even sticky, I have never been to a worse play place. It's a real shame because it's in a lovely location, and I am sure that it would be amazing to play in once it's cleaned. For now, I won't be going there soon.

Really great place for the kids. Much bigger softplay inside than I expected. Main shout-out is to the two staff who were running the place very efficiently especially considering it was absolutely packed. They were friendly and patient too. This was on Thursday of this week. Good options for food and drink.

Very very very busy… but the kids really enjoyed their time here. Whilst you pay a high price for the adults, you can get a hot or cold drink for free. On the day, staff explained they had no WiFi (not an issue for us) and that they were having issues with their computers and printers, they were calm and dealt with everything patiently. Love the way they set their sessions.

Visited play farm with my son today and had a fantastic time ,why haven't I done this before? My boy loved it lots to do and a whole maze of soft play to explore he did get hungry and there is a lot on offer to eat he chose a food box and I was pleasantly surprised it was packed with quality items fruit,bag a decent yogurt flavoured milk sandwich pom bear crisps he was very pleased with his choice now on to the staff really pleasant, friendly welcoming and even offered me an umbrella to take with me because it had turned miserable outside. It was very clean, tidy I have nothing negative to say about this establishment will most definitely return oh and the coffee is great too.

Quite a small play centre but good for smaller kids. Staff are very friendly. Wasn't too busy which was nice for smaller kids. The only downside was the huge amount of dust/fluff and hair collected along the edges of the play area - a good wipe down is needed. Otherwise the rest of the centre was good.

Went to my nephew party this afternoon, staff very helpful and professional, all the children had a an amazing time, recommend to book private hire, even the Lazy Cow made an appearance

Lovely period theatre & ambience. Good service. Brilliant production of ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Thank you to everyone involved.

A lovey very beautiful theatre in which we enjoyed the famous Fleetwood Mac tribute band “Go your own way” who were very good and played to a packed theatre. The only downside is the seating has very limited legroom in the “Gods”. Lovey ice creams available during the break. In addition a lovey fully stocked bar available.

Beautiful Frank Matcham theatre with ornate auditorium. Great touring and in-house shows, a secondary studio theatre space and restaurant. I've been here numerous times as our local professional theatre, and will continue to do so for years to come.

Seen many shows here over the years and most recently Boys from the Black Stuff. Excellent acting and performances always top notch. Musicals also brilliant. Staff are very helpful.

An absolutely beautiful theatre, brilliant show selection and great staff. Bar prices are reasonable too, it's a wonderful evening out and worth travelling for!

great theatre! it has so many seats and you can get a brilliant view of the stage. there is always an impressive show to watch. the interior looks incredible and the seats are very comfortable. the staff are quite nice and there are lots of refreshments to choose from. thanks!

saw Murder at Midnight. need to see another show here in the balcony or a box. need to see more Torben Betts for that matter

A lovely green space and well maintained. Lots of interesting trees both young and old. The pump house is very pretty and helps add great character to this park

Disappointed. Cafe was closed due to wedding fayre. Found out after I'd ordered and paid for my coffees that they were doing takeaways only. The empty 2 tables of 6 and 1 of 2 were reserved for people attending the free wedding fayre only. Cakes and pastries were uncovered on the counter where everyone ordered and waited for their orders. Nice coffee and pleasant lad who served me.

Impressive building in my home town. Great memories of dances and events here. Beautiful place for a sophisticated chic wedding. Stunning decor and set in the grounds of Pittville Park.

I was here for a wedding but this venue would be fantastic for a concert or just about any event. The building is striking and make a strong architectural statement.

It was so well managed with all this Virus drama so well managed that you forgot there was a pandemic going on it was very professional indeed there was sanitizer everywhere tables were well placed rubbish bins available and portable toilets very very clean indeed

Lovely relaxing walk around the park and lakes. Lots of bird life, woodpeckers, swans, moorhens, coots, mallard ducks as well as sea birds....

Nice enclosed tea rooms outside. Impressive imposing Georgian building. Lovely park with lake and huge play area.

Always very well kept with great flower beds. In the middle of town. Can walk as much as you want in peace. Everything nearby.

Bit quiet when we went, will return at weekend or on an event day. Play area and bandstand looked great.

A lovely place for a relaxing walk. There are aviaries and a children's play area. There are lakes and lots of green spaces. There are also toilets and places to buy snacks.

Lots going on during a Sunday afternoon stroll including music in the bandstand. Beautiful flowerbeds and coffee and cake options on hand. Tennis courts popular here too. Best public toilets I've ever used. Lovely spot.

Went to the literature festival, enjoyed a talk then stayed for an amazing cheese Toastie and soup, delicious! Lots of other nice food options too. Recommend checking it out if your in the area

Lovely well-kept gardens with a cafe and art exhibition on-site.

The literature festival was amazing

We got a family ticket for £36. The Kids really enjoyed it. We tried the Neptune mini golf course. Some holes are more difficult than others. There's plenty of food and drink on offer, especially the alcoholic cocktails, and ice cream. However, this could make the day expensive.

Had a brilliant few hours. Kathryn was an excellent host, very helpful and gave some great advice on the best games. Definitely worth going early as was really quiet and everything was pre peak pricing. Will definitely be back, kids had a fantastic time.

Definitely one of the better mini golf courses I have been too, very clean, friendly and welcoming staff, cocktails were perfect. The actual courses was very fun and some challenging.

Amazing time in the new karaoke room. Loads of modern tracks for kids young and old to enjoy. I took my 9 year old daughter and friends for an hour. They shared three microphones which were perfect for making them feel like total pop stars. The staff were really attentive in making sure we were happy and had the refreshments we wanted - the kids enjoyed slushies. The kit was high quality and a good sound so it was like we were in our own private nightclub.

Nice chilled out venue in a good location with parking opposite have plenty of things to do both adults and children of all ages…. Disabled lift if you cant manage stairs. Good selection of food and drinks on offer as shown in the pics but cant comment on the quality as we didn’t have food. Would recommend if your looking for a funky golf experience 👍

Visited on a rainy Sunday afternoon. My kids, age 18, 15, 13 and 9, all enjoyed it. Its a great way of spending a couple of hours on cost effective kids entertainment. The golf is good and I think is good value. The venue is clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. I booked on line, which was really easy to do.

Our family did the brunch deal that had just been released. Such a fantastic offer.! We had loads of fun doing the golf. We have different ages in our family and it entertained all of us. Unlimited drinks was a win. Only negative was, only once were we offered a new drink during the course but we were only drinking soft drinks so it was ok. The food selection after the game was really extensive. Very good value for money in the holidays. Will come back to do the Neptune course.

Incredible food with superb service. My wife and I had a special meal here for my birthday - we had never been before but it was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back. Many thanks to Helen and the team for making us feel so welcome. The food definitely lived up the expectations and it was some of the best we have ever had.

The food was amazing, some of the best I’ve ever eaten, and the service was fantastic. I would highly recommend this restaurant, we’ll definitely go back before the year is out. I only gave 3 stars for the atmosphere as it would have been nice to have a bit of music in the background.

Beautiful food, every menu we picked has a sweet taste on it. The restaurant is a bit dated. Feeling a little intense in there.

Had a fabulous lunch here. My husband and I thought that the food was outstanding and service top notch. Also great value considering the quality of the food. We also loved the variety of inbetween courses and petit fours with our tea and coffee.

One word, incredible. This is comfortably the best dining experience I have had recently, the service was attentive and friendly from start to finish, and the food was delicious in every bite, the wine list was varied and interesting, and the explanations given for each dish had you enjoying the food before you even ate it. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough if you are here for a special occasion.

This is an extremely good restaurant and in fact very good value for the quality of the food. The wine list is very good value and the better wine is in fact exceptional value - some bottles would be 3x the price in London. The ambience is a little austere but there is excellent art and flowers on the table. Two hours for dinner flew by and I would strongly recommend it.

I have high expectations of this restaurant due to awards presented to this restaurant some years ago, and high valuation by commendators as shown in their website. However, I don't share the same experience. The food is OK and decent, not the finest quality. The servicing staff are nice and helpful. However, they didn't check if we have any allergy at all. Also, they served chef presented tapas with blue cheese and I don't eat blue cheese. The decoration is neat and tidy. I would expect more characters or classy decoration giving relatively higher price point of this restaurant.

I almost never leave 1* review but this place is abysmal. I don’t even know what the fries were supposed to be but everything from the presentation to the taste was absolutely awful. The burger was dry and was the cheapest frozen patty I think you could buy, with cheddar cheese in (weird cheese for a burger) and just to top it off the coke/pepsi was flat. But atleast we got a mega sized portion of coleslaw and half a chips worth of BBQ sauce. The prices here are astronomical for some of the worst food you could get

Was here for breakfast as I was staying at the Premier Inn opposite. Food was very good and well cooked. Service was acceptable but I didn't feel rushed. This was part of the meal deal with Premier Inn.

The interior was nice. Slow service, waited at host desk for about 10minutes with no one in sight. Had to pay at bar. The breakfast was disappointing, plain, just tasted of microwave. Small juice glasses constantly have to go up to refill. Waitress took the drinks station few minutes early too which was inconvenient.

Second visit here - another very positive experience. Staff were cheerful and helpful when we arrived and so it continued. Our waitress, Sue, was friendly and efficient; our food came promptly with good timings between courses. Both the steak and lasagna were delicious. Definitely recommended!

Coming from South Wales to meet up with friends from the midlands, this was about half way for both of us. We booked a meal deal with the Premier inn. We had a drink on arrival and booked our table for 7pm in the restaurant area for our evening meal. The serving staff were great, the place is clean and the food was good standard pub grub. However, we were a bit disappointed at the end of the night when we decided to have one for the road. Went up to the bar and a stern lady told me the bar was closed and it closes at 10pm, this was 10.02. When I told her that the website states it is open until 11pm she told me there's nothing she could do as it has been shutting at 10pm for 2 years. I asked why the time (on this site) had not been altered and Mrs Stern told me she could do nothing about that. Really??? What's the matter with getting your regional manager to get whoever updates the site to alter it? My main gripe was not the closing time, but the fact that nobody had come to warn us the bar was closing soon, or rung a bell of some sort. You've eaten, we've had your money, now there's the door. If we'd known we would have had another drink and been out of there by 10.30 no problem, not exactly into the early hours is it? It wont stop us meeting up there again as everything else was fine.

Attended early evening (17:30 booked table) and restaurant not busy. Shown table and after bringing drinks order, left to peruse menu. Ordered RibEye steak (medium rare)with Diane sauce, served with usual accompaniments and was very nice. Waiting Staff were very professional and attentive all time. - Recommended.

We called in for very late lunch. Everywhere was really clean and the staff were friendly. I have to commend our server Graham as delivering exceptionally good service! So rare these days. Food was lovely. Very happy

Nice and immersive volunteer run museum next to Gloucestershire Airport. I honestly hadn't previously heard about this treasure and was pleasantly surprised and impressed. The premises were clean, well organised and various, well curated airframes- with thoughtfully researched placards. My personal favourites were the Hawker Sisley Trident and Avro Vulcan narrated tours. All the volunteers were also very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Overall, will definitely recommend.

Fabulous little gem next to the busy small airport. Plenty of nearby take offs, lovely museum - a lot to see & hands on experience. Volunteers are amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Great museum, well curated, main theme is anything with a tie to local Gloucestershire air industry.No entry fee, plase give a donation. You can sit in a Vulcan cockpit and also that of the Trident airliner. Very helpful & knowledgable volunteers. Books, pictures and model kits and toys for sale. Nice cafe to visit at end for a brew and biscuit. Impossible to find anything wrong or criticise. Everything is well curated and presented. We will be back.

Biggles flies undone. December 17th, 1903. Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Wilbur Wright turns to brother Orville and angrily 😠 says "I told you we should've fitted a jet engine. We'd have got a lot further than 120 feet." "Jet engine?", replied Orville, "Frank Whittle hasn't invented them yet!" Wilbur only half heard him, his mind was on other things. War was looming, Wilbur was rethinking the design, "Where can we put the bomb 💣 bay?" he muttered to himself. Run by volunteers, whose only error was asking me to make a contribution, this is a pretty coolio place to visit. No charge to get in, hours of fun for all the family. War. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing (Say it again).

Excellent museum, free too (although I donated of course) Great display, great cafe and seating in and out, good parking. The displays are brilliant. Well done!!

Lovely museum with very friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. Great experience, I’d highly recommend it. Don’t miss out on sitting in the Vulcan and Trident cockpits either!

What a delightful museum! The absolute highlight was not only sitting in the cockpit of the Vulcan (genuinely, it is such a powerful and atmospheric experience), but speaking through some of the details with a former Vulcan pilot (Ray). We could’ve sat with him for hours — such a modest man. I wish we’d allocated more time for the visit. Will definitely visit again with the kids 👌

We thought we'd try this place out for once. It is a cool and trendy place and part of a chain, which means it lacks that personal touch. A group can share multiple dishes on a bench, and you help yourself to whatever you fancy. This is a good way to try new things and is one for trendy people. However, it was wasted on us as we sat in a booth and ordered a main meal with a couple of sides. The staff were excellent, but I felt the food wasn't as good as I was expecting. It was probably due to my choice to be fair. For 2 sides, 2 mains and 2 drinks, it came to £51, which is less than anticipated.

Walked past and decided to give it a try due to how lovely the resturant looked from the inside. The host was welcoming and got us seated right away however the lady assigned to taking our order was very persistent and refused to give us any time to look at the menu. She came back 3 times before we decided and felt very pressured. Food was quick however the timing when the dishes came out was very odd with the main coming first and starters coming once we finished. Food was decent but a let down in taste and portion considering the price. Unfortunately doubt we will be back again.

I enjoyed a veritable feast today @ Wagamama Cheltenham! Lovely fresh fruit and vegetable ingredients. Nourishing and satisfying food. Friendly and helpful staff. Top notch experience 👍🏻

I have visited this place more than 5 times already and can firmly say that it is a decent restaurant to go to in order to have some extraordinary food for relatively small, especially if that's your first encounter with eastern cuisine. I appreciate chicken ramen particularly. I loved the fact you can see a big part of the kitchen, however felt a little bit uncomfortable because the dining space was one whole big room with no walls or cozy corners (it might be a good benefit for outgoing visitors though) Some of the food is extremely tasty, although, some dishes would have a huge bunch of rice with very small pieces of meat (so you finish meat quite early ending up eating only rice). Also, once i had a dish that wasn't indicated as spicy on the menu, but in fact it was so spicy for me that i couldn't enjoy its taste without coughing and drinking water after every spoon of the dish. Last bit is that the straws for drinks are really short and you barely can drink with that straw without emerging it fully into the drink. Nothing distinctive about staff. Really liked the way you pay online (on website) which allows you to quickly complete transaction and easily split the bill into different amounts of money.

Great wagamama, nice spot easy to get to town from so great place to grab lunch whilst in Cheltenham and also a bit hidden away from the main food area so actually never packed which means the food gets brought out in great time and always fresh so you won’t be left with a cold starter or main. The ramen is always good, there was a bit of a mishap and I got the wrong order but the server fixed it with no fuss or issue which made it feel as if there was no issue at all. So very good service, plus the wagamama soul club is very highly recommended as it helps get the bill done quickly and also got a free starter with the stamps so the chilli squid tasted even better.

Great food, even though they have changed the menu recently. Service was better than good but not the best. It could probably do with a bit of a spring clean generally but overall still glad we stopped there.

Great food, a good atmosphere, and good customer service. Don't sit close to the kitchen as cooking fumes might be sometimes a bit too overwhelming for you. Free green tea is far from green tea. Waiters seem to be a bit lost and kind of forgot about you, even equipped with tablets. Overall good experience but...

We recently held my daughters 21st birthday celebrations here and from booking all the way through to leaving after the party had ended I cannot fault Dan and his staff! The communication was amazing and nothing was too much trouble! We hired the restaurant area and had a buffet for 30 people and the food was all piping hot and delicious! We were there late in the evening the night prior to decorate and were there early on the morning of the party to drop off the cake and add finishing touches etc and we were greeted warmly with plenty of offers of help! Dan bought my daughter her partner and my partner a celebratory birthday drink and packed up the left over food for some family members to take away! Genuinely so happy we chose to hold her party with you guys! She came away with a full heart so thank you! Will definitely recommend 👌🏻

A very nice local to visit with family and friends and very dog friendly. We hadn't booked but they squeezed us in and we enjoyed a very good meal. My wife and son both had the Steak Pie, which was a huge plateful of pie and vegetables with chips (their choice). They really enjoyed the large succulent pieces of steak and the generous amount of gravy. My burger was nice but the bacon a tiny bit too crisp and it missed a nice refreshing side salad or salsa type accompaniment. You can get a side salad as an extra and I would do that next time. Jacket potato chips were nice and a generous portion. The service was very friendly and pretty efficient. There was a delay in waiting for our pudding, but there was a very large birthday party in, so fair enough. Believe me, the Sticky Toffee Pudding was worth waiting for. Overall, a really enjoyable visit.

Wow, what a lovely surprise, recommendation from our campsite and everything was A1. Steak perfect, chips were brill nice staff friendly and attentive without being overbearing only criticism is pudding tasted shop bought but we'll dressed. Shame we don't live closer to this place we would give it a hammering.

My family and I went here today for Sunday lunch. It's the first time we had been and we will definitely be back again. The staff we so friendly and attentive. Orders taken promptly and we didn't have a long wait for the food. The meals were delicious and very generous portions at very reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend 👌🏻

Ordered the vegan roast, was delivered the veggie roast. Despite having a vegan specials night once a week the regular menu is a bit scarce for vegan options with no readily available allergy information. Ordered the vegan roast, they brought out a veggie one, I realised because it had cauliflower cheese on the plate. Asked for it to be changed and it was, very quickly, but these sorts of mistakes should be avoided.

Let me get this out the way, I live in Churchdown, so I am incredibly biased. I give this place a five star review despite any imperfections that could be thrown at the place, because of its importance to Churchdown and that, above all else, it's a great vibe. The welcome is always friendly and charming. The service is swift, minimising waiting and queues at the bar by offering table side service where possible and will bring drinks to you. The food is good hearty pub grub, but if you are expecting something more "gourmet" I would suggest your expectations are way out of line. Yes, the pub is a little "worn around the edges" but that helps give it its charm. The service team do an excellent job of making you feel welcome, particularly regulars, and I'm proud to call it my local.

Was attending a party in the local area so booked a room here for one night. My wife an I enjoyed staying here. Welcomed by friendly staff, comfortable room and a great breakfast. A lovely place!

I absolutely love this coffee shop. Whilst working at Cheltenham College I went twice a day once I found this place. The veggie rolls are great, the croissants were sometimes really fresh, the pain au chocolat has a good amount of chocolate. But the coffees both hot and cold, latte or cappuccino was so good probably one of the best coffee shops in the area. I also really appreciated that the waiter recognised me as I went often and waved! Will miss this coffee shop.

Great food! We sat outside in the courtyard area which was very cute. We ordered the smoked salmon and eggs on toast and the crispy chicken sandwich.

Recommended if you like smaller portions, we do so it suited us but some people prefer quantity over quality. The service varied, ever felt like you have to grab their attention whilst the loud table next to you gets all the service, we did. Still the food was quite good, prices were about average, the coffee was excellent and my wife said it was the best chai latte in her life.

To start with positives. The service was attentive, but nothing to write home about. The coffee and matcha were delicious. Aside from that, the wait time was too long. The drinks took 20min with food over 45min to be served. The food while presented nicely was disappointing. The sweet potato rosti dish could be eaten in 5 bites, easily 200g of food. It was so small I left hungry. Additional rostis or carb element is needed to turn what was a “starter” into a “main” lunch item. The other dishes my friends ordered, marinated tomato sourdough and sausage toast dishes, were okay and definitely more appropriately sized. Don’t think I’ll be back, there’s some other excellent local spots close by that have better options.

We came at lunchtime on Sunday, so we had to wait quite a bit for our food to be ready – but that is to be expected. The staff were polite and it was easy to get their attention. The tea was alright; our food (full English breakfast & sweet potato pavé) was extremely greasy, however. Not in a cheap way, but every single item on the plate had so much more oil (and salt) than necessary. Additionally, they use all the fancy terms on their menu, so if you are not a foodie then you’ll have a hard time knowing what’s what. Unfortunately my dish ended up having an ingredient that I can’t stomach, which I couldn’t have anticipated from the menu (not even after googling what the fancy food terms meant) – people with allergies and intolerances should be careful.

Great food, generous bacon sarny in their excellent sourdough bread. We'll be coming back to try the shakshuka. Update -;Just been back for another bacon sandwich, still great value! Update 2 - back again for brunch and coffee, had the black pudding on fried bread with bacon & scrambled eggs, and it was the tastiest black pudding I've ever had. My partner, who isn't a big fan of black pudding, tried some and agreed. I should also mention they have amazing sausage rolls, cruffins and other pastries. They also serve some of the best coffee in Cheltenham.

Very appealing decor and atmosphere with surprisingly large amount of seating from first appearance. Dog friendly. The food was freshly made and good but a little sparse for the price. Was expecting a more traditional shaksuka, this lacked warmth and sauce.

lovely experience! the seats are super comfy and the whole process is efficient! snacks a lil pricey but that is expected for a cinema – there is a starbucks and a bar downstairs and they show a very good range of new releases

Staff have always been friendly and helpful, sometimes there are technical difficulties and I feel bins /toilets could be emptied/cleaned more but I do still love going and IMAX is immense. Of course prices are expensive but unfortunately that's just the state of the business (what with streaming etc)

I like this cinema. Usually very good. I am an unlimited member and that card is great value. But note, buying one ticket at a time is pricey so get a deal or meerkat movies. Staff always friendly and attentive. Clean throughout. ⭐️ Although, snacks needs to be addressed. On numerous occasions there have been no hotdogs of any kind, missing nacho sauces and on the last two occasions… STALE popcorn! 🍿 I like to support the cinema and buy snacks at the counter. But £4.50 (with discount) for a small stale bag is really off putting. Hopefully you can address this issue.

It's a Cineworld cinema. So that's what you should expect. The digital ticket stations were all "broken", eventually got one to work, but it didn't print a ticket (although this was rectified quickly and well at the counter upstairs). Food/drink is pretty overpriced, as are the prices of the tickets. Seats were very comfortable, with plenty of leg room. If you want to go to the cinema. It's good, although there are better ones in the county.

Went for 4DX and the place was amazing!! The tickets are definitely on the expensive side but with meerkat two for one is a good deal. The inside is great and lots of movie screens inside. The 4DX was great but our seats didn’t get any front spray so didn’t get the full experience but it was still great. The ice cream was great and the food choices was good too. Having some discounts for students or days will be even better.

I had a free ticket to use tonight, Dukes helped me decide which screen to choose. Dukes was very friendly, added a great personal touch and individuality to the experience. It’s always nice to be served by them, thanks!

Our first visit to this particular Cineworld and it was a broadly positive one. Although we were bang on time for our screening, there was a queue in the lobby, but staff were all very calm and helpful and they had plenty of people on hand to deal with customers, as well as a couple of self-service check-in machines. The theatre itself was clean and comfortable, but the sound was a little bit quieter than we expect from a cinema experience. Elsewhere, the till area was well-staffed with everything seemingly running smoothly and efficiently. There's a pay and display NCP car park across the main road from the cinema, although it's quite expensive. We were lucky enough to find parking in a nearby side street, which is free all day Sunday and after 6pm the rest of the week.

A lovely museum devoted to Holst. It's well presented and very well laid out. There are stairs to go to different floors so please be aware of that. The staff were very friendly indeed, very helpful about other things to do in the town. I really recommend this place

An interesting little museum. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. The items on display were interesting and explained about Holst's life there until he was 8 yrs old. There is a video which is about 20 mins long but there are no subtitles to enable deaf visitors to understand it. Also the sound was so low that hearing people could not hear it either. Entry £7 for adults.

Terraced house in 'Nam, probably of the two up two down type. Ten quidlies to 'ave a butchers at things that'll take ten minutes to see?! You're 'aving a Steffi! "Oh, you've got to pay for the upkeep of the premises" is the usual guff spouted about such places. It only takes a couple of minutes to throw a duster around every two weeks, perhaps some wet wipes to take those sticky rings caused by cans of pop from the piano 🎹. How much does the estate earn from royalties from the Planets? Siphon some of that off for the upkeep.

We had a good visit overall. However, upon arriving we were told we can take a copy of the information book and no charge for this was mentioned so we thought we will take home and read it later. When we were about to leave with the book in hand, we were told by a different lady that they cost and that we either pay or return it. We ended up returning the book and so missed out on a lot of information as we thought we would get to read it at a later date. It was not explained at all. We also felt she was watching over us and didn't provide any information, rather check we were "behaving".

The Holst Victorian House is a beautifully preserved house museum and was very enjoyable to explore. The hosts were wonderful, knowledgeable, and very passionate about their subject.

Visted this museum of Gustav Holst and it was wonderful. I loved how it had the perfect ambience to reflect on what life must of been like back then. Very well presented. Thank you. Xxxxx

Holsts house is in an awkward spot. We went by coach, but they have to drop you off some way from the house. It needs more thought into how it is presented. The talks were interesting but didn't add much to what I already knew.

On Sunday morning, I decided on the spur of the moment to take my two children bowling as we were already shopping in town. We were charged more than £56 for two games! While I appreciate that it can be cheaper to book online (we could have done this for approx. £36 if I had booked beforehand), I now feel more than slightly ripped off. Less than half of the lanes were in use, so there shouldn't really have been much of a premium charged for a 'walk up' booking. I won't be going back anytime soon!

Good atmosphere and a decent selection of drinks, but make sure to book at least a week in advance to avoid price hikes.

Absolutely brilliant night. The staff there were great, they went above and beyond to make sure our visit was enjoyable

Great service for a kids party, Sophia was very helpful and we all had a great time with some good scores!

Lovely place. I really enjoyed the games and the drinks!

My mum and I had the greatest time ever her first ever time playing bowling and she of course won So that was priceless and I love everything that helps my mums great experience From start to end staff were great and helpful place was clean and very nice Definitely be back and highly recommend it Thanks guys

love this bowling alley! lots of my friends' parties have been here and we always have so much fun. also we won chocolates & sweets in the arcade yayay. however the arcade is a bit of a scam because it is quite difficult to win anything but oh well i still like it here😍

I visited the other day and noticed there was only one staff member working, which didn't seem fair to them, especially on a busy day like Pancake Day. The place understandably got quite hectic, so we had to wait a while to be served and receive our food. That said, the food was absolutely lovely and worth the wait. However, I did find it a bit odd that Christmas music was playing in March. To the managers: It’s not fair at all to leave one person to handle everything alone, particularly on days that are known to be busy. Regardless they provided great service so no fault to him.

Always a Great Experience! We recently visited Crrams and, as always, had a wonderful time! The food was delicious, and they never disappoint when it comes to desserts - always top-notch. The service was great, the atmosphere was warm, and everything we ordered was full of flavor. It's always a pleasure dining here. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a consistently excellent dining experience!

Had an awful time. Ordered a milkshake and dessert combo for one and an extra milkshake with it. Driver showed up and handed us just a dessert and ran off when we tried to ask where the rest of our order was. The waffle was cold and didn't have the ice cream on it that we paid extra for. Went and tried to call them about 10 times each between me and my gf and they didn't answer once. Went down in person and found it absolutely empty so no idea why they couldn't answer the phone. Explained it to the workers there and they couldn't have cared less. Told us that it's the riders fault so it's nothing to do with them. We asked to have our items replaced and they refused, acted pissed off, and told us we'll have to pay again, even though one of them was part of a deal. Got home and went to local bossman for milkshakes. Shoulda gone to him first maybe this was punishment for cheating on him. Went home and the waffle was bland and not worth the money. Tried to get refund, only got half of it. Not good.

Ordered online. Quality of the shake was disgusting it looked and tasted like wall paper paste. They completely forgot the rest of our order. We ordered 2 drinks and got 1. I ended up throwing the drink in the bin due to how disgusting it was. Even though I paid like £15 for it with delivery. Avoid this place! Terrible service and low quality products. There are far better shake and desert places in town that are way better value for money.

No customers in the place for a warm Saturday afternoon so the atmosphere was lacking. Staff were friendly enough. Food was pretty terrible, everything tasted synthetic, the ice cream didn't taste like fresh ice cream and the latte didn't even taste like coffee, just overly artificially sweet products. I wouldn't return.

Although the ice creams look absolutely amazing, I think the taste was very bland, not much flavour to it. I was expecting a much more high end ingredients, considering it's quite pricey (£8.95 for a Sundae). It was a nice experience, but probably will not return anytime soon.

I ordered a milk chocolate cookie dough, it was really nice, lovely and warm and cooked perfectly. My server Juliette was really friendly and made my order super quick but still with care. Will be returning, thank you!

I’ve been coming here for years, pretty much since it opened as it is today and the breakfast was always good, sometimes great but the quality has slowly been dropping the last couple years. Popped in on Monday and ordered the usual, within 3 minutes a full breakfast arrived which was suspiciously quick and as I ate the food I discovered why. First, it came out on a paper plate, who serves food on a paper plate? 2nd I found that the cutlery is now wooden non reusable, the coffee came to me in a paper cup also like they were expecting me to leave as opposed to the usual china cup. I am sad to say The food was disgusting, the sausage was short and stumpy, the bacon was grey in colour, there was a table spoon of beans, the fried eggs were fine and the toast was anything but, it felt as if it had been steamed prior to serving - hot and soggy bread and then the hash browns were thin and tough and at this point I got the genuine feeling that I was eating Saturdays pre cooked food. Will never eat here again, it shouldn’t have been plated up let alone offered to a paying customer. Avoid.

I come here often as place to catch up with my friend. It’s a lovely coffee shop and it’s not just that, it also offers a hall in which small events are held and table tennis can be played as well as a cosy play room for kids. The food and drinks as well as the staff are lovely. I would recommend the unicorn hot chocolate😋

Lovely little find ! Great coffee , food and even better prices !

Im help to run a Autistic group which is through the independent trust So im very gratful to have the group here. Although the room we have it in, is our own to use but there is no carpet so it can get echoie.

My sausage bap breakfast was a really sad one. It was served cold and with one piece of sausage cut in half so it looks like there is two. It's terrible. I don't know if I just came in at a really bad time with a bad "cook" but the sausage bap is not even on par with McDonald's breakfast menu 🙈 It is a nice community cafe and the prices are cheap but what i had is very disappointing.. The coffee here is decent tho but would avoid the food and milkshake - just not worth it. Doesn't look like the ones on their reviews years ago.

Really delicious food, prepared on site. I can highly recommend the sausage rolls! Great kids lunch boxes and lots of toys for my 3 year old to play with. Very reasonably priced - 2 paninis, 2 milkshakes, a sausage roll, brownie and a kids lunch box only £16!!!

I love the school house cafe in general as their cakes and drinks are phenomenal. The staff are so lovely and make you feel so welcome. But today, this girl called Kitty was so kind to me and made my whole day. Thank you so much!!

Took a group of kids here for my child’s birthday party on a really hot day. I was really impressed with the (young) staff team who were really helpful and efficient. Small things like hoovering up regularly and running the tap before filling up a jug of water so it would be cold. Very impressed.

Took my kids here today and they absolutely loved it! Good fun for the whole hour and easy for us old folks to watch with a coffee (that was a little expensive 🙈). Only complaint would be some young staff members being openly homophobic whilst walking around near two women holding hands 😬. Other than that staff were fab, hoovering up messes and welcoming!

Great place for kids to let off steam. We booked a 2 hour session, unfortunately my 13 year old landed awkwardly hurting his ankle within the first 10 mins. He came upto me at the cafe but quickly felt off, turning very pale. The cafe assistant told us we could sit in the party room. When we got in there he momentarily fainted. Alex was quickly on hand not only to bring an ice pack for the ankle but to get him sorted with a cold drink and ensuring he was feeling more normal. As my son missed the bouncing with his brother and friend he emailed me a voucher for another session. Amazing customer service and will definatly return!

We normally go to Funky Warehouse on a Thursday, as they do a Home Ed session for a couple of hours. However, our daughter wanted to try something different, so we went to Jumpin Fun. We are so glad that we did. It was really quiet (Our daughter was the only one there) and one of the staff members spent the whole time making sure that our daughter had a great time. The young lady's name was Haleemah, and she was awesome with our daughter, Darcey. She had a fantastic time, really enjoyed herself. I was eventually forced to go on the huge slide with Darcey, who found it hilarious that I kept falling over on the way up to the slide. I honestly can't say that I particularly enjoyed the decent though. The rest of the staff we spoke to, were all very friendly and seemed to be happy to work there (always a plus if you love your job). We all ate while we were there, and we have to say that the food was also superb, and delivered right on time. I think that our only complaint would be that my partner could not get to the Café. This is up a long flight of stairs, and considering my partner has to use a power chair, there was no way of getting up there, so we had to stay downstairs, which was somewhat disappointing. There is plenty of room there, so maybe access for the disabled could be a consideration at some point. Our daughter, Darcey, now wants to go to Jumpin Fun, instead of the Funky Warehouse, so that's what we are going to do. Thursdays are now "Jumpin Fun" days. Thanks to all the staff, especially Haleemah, for making Darcey's day.

I took my Daughter and niece here today..and I can't praise this place enough. From the moment we walked In....the staff were LOVELY. The girls at the front desk had been so friendly and welcoming...:-) The floor staff were amazing.. :-) every single one of you... so so friendly. My daughter who is 3 hurt herself on the slide and she didn't want to go back on.. a young lad ( member of staff ), offered to take her back on and play some games with my niece to get her back into jumping :-) but she wasnt feeling it... so we were given a free voucher for us all to use to come back at another time when she was feeling better. :-) Definitely be recommending :-) It's so nice to visit a place that is so welcoming and helpful as this place is. Thank you guys... you are all doing a fab job. :-)

My daughter and I had never been before and attended a birthday party at the end of last month and my goodness, what an experience. Firstly you are expected to arrive 30 minutes early (my daughter is autistic so we did not as she is not able to wait for long periods of time) and thank goodness we didn't as when we arrived at the time stated on the invitation the rest of the party (and another party group) were all crammed into the tiny reception area where they had been for 30 minutes. No one knew where they were supposed to be, and if it hadn't been for the parent of the party child I think we may have been stood there all day! We finally ended up in the safety video area, but it was so deafeningly loud that my daughter was terrified and couldn't watch it anyway. There was absolutely no direction from any staff members, and we had to basically guess what we were supposed to do. Usually when you attend a party there is access to the party room where you can leave your belongings and let your child know that this is the base effectively, but this is not the case here. There were also no free tables and no where to store any belongings including birthday gifts as they were all full. This meant that all the parents supervising their children for this party were all stood along the front with bags jackets gifts etc and it was awful! The children were all hot, and although squash was included in the party package for them this was not accessible until they ate.. so this meant purchasing drinks for the children when a (not cheap) party package had been paid for. When we finally got to the party room I was so sad for the birthday girl, A boiling hot box room with a disco ball on the ceiling. No balloons or even a banner 😭 there wasn't even enough room for the parents and these children were 4 and 5 years old, and I just can't get my head around it. It felt like a cattle market. I felt so sorry for the parents that had paid for this party and I'd have been so embarrassed if it was me and for these reasons I would never recommend jumping fun for a birthday party. The children had a great time on the inflatables, and it this was the only saving grace to be honest. I won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend it, unfortunately.

Amazing place, the kids absolutely loved it! Big shoutout to the young staff. They were fantastic, even taking the time to play with our kids during quieter moments to keep them entertained. Thanks so much, guys!

**Review for Leisure at Cheltenham** ⭐☆☆☆☆ (1 Star) I had a deeply disappointing experience at Leisure at Cheltenham on April 26, 2025, during the 10:45 AM splash and swim session with my two- and five-year-old children. The service was shockingly inconsistent, particularly around the availability of swimming noodles. Staff gave conflicting information, first saying noodles weren’t allowed, then promising they’d be available in the next session, only to withhold them again. We later learned that instructors’ children were allowed to use noodles, which felt unfair and discriminatory to other families. Worse, an instructor named Nicola was extremely rude. She wrongly accused me of not paying for a session, asked me to leave, and laughed at my language when I mistakenly called lifeguards “security guys,” even after I apologized as a non-native speaker. This felt humiliating and potentially discriminatory. When I asked for an apology, one duty manager confirmed Nicola refused to apologize, and both managers dismissed the issue as a “miscommunication” without taking responsibility or providing their names. This experience left my children upset and me feeling bullied and disrespected. The lack of accountability and poor customer service were unacceptable for a family-oriented facility. I’ve raised a formal complaint and hope for improvements, but I cannot recommend Leisure at Cheltenham based on this visit. Families deserve consistent policies and respectful treatment.

Poor swimming facilities for the high price. Still been charging full price even though the splash pad has been closed. The changing rooms aren’t always clean. We much prefer to go to Tewkesbury these days for an overall better experience for fraction of the price.

I travel from swindon with my daughter to use the kids splash pool / teaching pool after a few good past experiences. Sadly the teaching pool has become more or a normal pool with older kids jumping in from the sides, overly energetic, throwing weights (that sink to dive and retrieve them) around nearly hitting parents / children with no care for other younger children around. My daughter is 3 and a half and cannot swim, so in our build up to our holiday abroad this year, I want to provide some 1 in 1 sessions with her. The whole point of the a teaching pool in my eyes is to have the ability / freedom to provide more personalised 1 on 1 sessions with those who want to learn how to swim, but today it was so hectic and no space beside us wherever we went, it felt like we was in a holiday hotel pool. There was that many people on the pool they had 4 lifeguards around. Shockingly awful and put off from travelling back. Will no longer be returning and will find another pool more local.

Went to watch Extreme Robots. Well organised and a very enjoyable show. The venue was a nice temperature for watching the show. Seating is not too bad, generally good views. Parking a little awkward, I think we were lucky to get a parking space

No longer able to visit due to the carpark restrictions (my supervised learner driver, drives everywhere and uses these facilities weekly without causing any issues). Luckily GL1 is due to have a refurb this year for the pools and don't impose stupid cash grabby restrictions when using their car parks. Very poor move by the parking company.

This place made for a lovely leisure experience, where the staff checked me and my friend in smoothly at the counter! The changing rooms are definitely properly sized, lockers are free while secure and entrance is easy through the electronic gates. We relaxed an on and off hot tub, where a sauna and steam room are then able to proceeded into as well as spa beds to put our towels back on!

it’s sometimes very good but regarding booking through calls there have been multiple times where i’m in the queue for half an hour while being first in the queue and i strongly believe it’s because nobody’s picking up calls. i go here quite often and it’s really just starting to get on my nerves

Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2025 🎶☀️🎷

Cheltenam is the home of festivals .

Independent Shopping area focused on the Bath Road, Suffolk Road and Suffolk Parade area of Cheltenham UK. A popular watering and shopping hole for visitors to Cheltenham's many festivals held in Montpellier and Imperial Gardens and the Town Hall..

I am a cleaner at Cheltenham festivals and the people are so nice and helpful

@ jazz festival. Amazing. Loved the atmosphere

Awsome i introduced Rob Biddulph

The Cheltenham Festivals make Cheltenham a very special place to live :)

Really fun 47 minutes in Aladdins Cave. some well thought out puzzles that kept the four of us entertained. staff very attentive to the occasional hint needed. Door that was ‘not open’ was accessible and we accessed it before allowed. But it was fairly closed. Great fun, great atmosphere. Will be back to do the rest! :)

First time doing an escape room and really had loads of fun with my family. We chose the Alice in wonderland room and it was just amazing. Managed to get out in time too. Will definitely do another room soon. The lady who welcomed us was really nice and polite, helpful and friendly.

10/10 experience, was doing the finest hour but got confused and started munching on the chalk. Didn’t taste the best, was very dry. Also sergeant Ares was a great leader. Could’ve provided some different flavours of chalk (blue would’ve been nice).

Played the Alice in Puzzleland room and had great fun. Really well themed and visually great. Went with 2 adults and 2 teenagers and everyone agreed it was great fun. Staff were really friendly and enthusiastic and overall would highly recommend.

Great Fun !!! A group of girls during a birthday day out. We failed miserably not knowing what to expect but had so much fun. We will be returning to try a different game with our recently gained knowledge that everything in the room is relevant. Staff are so welcoming and friendly. Would highly recommend and looking forward to our return visit.

Megs was an amazing games master. She was so lovely and made our experience so special. We will definitely come back again for the final 2 rooms.

I can honestly say we as a group (of 6) have never been treated so poorly by staff we are paying for a service. One member of staff in particular (she wouldn't give me her name) actually SWORE at us when we were leaving. They cut our session short & asked us to leave without explanation. It was hands down the most unprofessional experience I have encountered, I would recommend using the other escape room not far from this one if you're hoping for a service worthy of £30 each. EDIT: Of course this experience cannot be a fault of the Hunt staff, very typical. Your 2 female staff members on shift that evening were terrible. & it may not have "sounded like a swear word" which again is convenient. The 6 of us in that room have been friends for many years, we take the mick out of each other. That can't be the first time your staff have been subject to banter? There was a huge air of superiority & it was frankly disgusting. Makes sense the review response was much the same.

Funky warehouse is a hidden gem for babies and toddlers! The play area is massive, with soft play structures, ball pits, and interactive elements that kept my little one entertained for hours. The warehouse vibe is so much fun, with industrial decor and a lively atmosphere. The staff are friendly and attentive, making sure everyone stays safe and happy. We can't wait to come back and explore it again.😍

We had a birthday party here (today!) and I was very impressed with the place. As a usual visitor to FW it was my daughter's immediate first choice for her party as she always has such a great time here. The party room was amazing, decorated really nice. The staff were very accommodating and helpful at every thing!!! One very happy birthday girl. Thanks guys.

Kids had a great time here, lots to do and would have happily stayed longer than the hour if they could. All entertained with an age range 2-12, littler ones are able to try out the bigger section accompanied by an adult in the family session time which was good. We didn't pre-book as we weren't sure on whether an adult required a ticket to assist (they do but think my partner had the most fun of all of them so it was worth it!) and were accommodated with no issue as a walk in. Drinks were fairly priced and there were also some breakfast and snack options available at the early session. Would visit again and recommend.

What a well thought out place kids absolutely loved it and as did the adults lol staff was very polite and helpful. Can't wait to go back and would deffo recommend to all

Not long enough. We slso hot food .kuds sst eating. Instructed to finish snd go. A lot if money for not a lot of gime. You need 2 hours st least

Staff were all friendly. The toddler soft play was great. It’s very clean and loads to do. For £4 a bargain!

I was last Saturday whit my 2 kids and another family and it was amazing! New playground, nice staff. The only bad thing is that you can't have yet a hot meal. But for total it was fun and clean .

Sandford Park was built to commemorate the fifth century battle of Sandford Plain. The Angles, Saxons, Jutes, and Frisians were all vying for power at the time. It was originally planned for the four parties to fight each other on a home and away basis but the logistics proved problematic. It was decided, therefore, to meet at Sandford and battle it out on a head to head (to head to head) basis. The Frisians had problems from the start. Their coach driver actually took them to Sandford in Somerset, they failed to show, however they consoled themselves by partaking of the Sandford brewed Thatchers Cider. The Jutes had decided to travel by river but at the time the Chelt was only four inches deep and was difficult to navigate. The fact that it flows underground from Waitrose ended any chance of a Jute victory. The Angles parked up in the Lido car park and intended to walk into battle. They failed to bring enough change for the meters so had to trade swords and axes for parking spaces, thus depleting their armoury. The Saxons, on the other hand, were well prepared. They had stopped off at Wolfies sandwich shop in the Bath Road for a boost of protein based energy. They marched the short distance to go to war with the late arriving Angles, who were fighting with only one weapon between two. In a fairly short while it was all over. The Saxons were triumphant. A large silver cup and the head of the Angles leader mounted on a stick were presented in the winners enclosure.

Lovely garden near central Cheltenham. Loads of benches to sit and watch the world go by. Very well maintained.

This is a nice place to stroll in the sun or relax, it's a little jewel in the town of Cheltenham. You also have the Lido, which is an open air swimming pool. Which again is great for families.

Sanford Park is a large park split into different areas, nice clean well kept, nice water features children's play area and sculptures, nice place to take a stroll, walk the dog, large area to kick a ball around or smaller areas to sit and chill.

Cracking park disabled and able fitness points good play area and lovely water features

Sandford Park is a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city. Its well-manicured gardens, serene lakes, and scenic walking trails create a peaceful atmosphere. The park's playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports facilities cater to all ages and interests. With its charming ambiance and abundant greenery, Sandford Park offers a delightful retreat for nature lovers and a perfect place for relaxation and recreation.

Nice park to wander around, well maintained and beautiful water features

Good location, easily walkable into town. Free parking on site. Very good English Breakfast, quality ingredients. Mattress was too soft for me (my preference). Upgrading to some quality mattresses would be an easy improvement. Staff very friendly, room clean. Would stay again.

About 1 mile from the town centre. We had no trouble parking in their grounds. Excellent breakfast, at £15 each. Very helpful staff. We booked a 'small double' and found it bigger than many doubles we'd had before. And it had a walk in shower, which we much prefer, with hot water running promptly. No lift, but we said we could manage 1 flight, and we're on the lower ground floor, so we're accommodated.

Our experience at Cotswolds Grange for our luxury wedding styled shoot was exceptional. The owners were warm and welcoming, creating an inviting atmosphere from the moment we arrived. Their kindness and hospitality set the tone for a smooth and enjoyable shoot. The hotel itself is stunning. The rooms and outdoor space offered beautiful backdrops that perfectly complemented the creative vision of the shoot. The attention to detail in both design and upkeep was clear throughout the property. The staff were outstanding, attentive, and professional, making sure everything ran effortlessly. Their support made the entire experience even more enjoyable. If you are planning a styled shoot, micro wedding, or elopement, Cotswold Grange is an excellent choice. It offers beauty, comfort, and service of the highest standard.

Prime location for Cheltenham town centre or racecourse facilities, 5 mins away. Plenty of free on site parking. Our Accommodation was excellent , comfortable kingsize bed and walk in shower with plenty of hot water. It has a bar with a good selection for most people. Breakfast menu plenty of choices was hot and very well cooked. I would highly recommend the Cotswold Grange if looking for somewhere to stay in Cheltenham.

Generous rooms are very comfortable. Fantastic breakfast and a great packed lunch. The hotel team are so helpful and friendly. We enjoyed both the lounge and the patio/terrace.

We cannot speak too highly of the service we received at the Cotswold Grange, in every way the staff were exemplary. Our room was large, tastefully furnished and spotlessly clean with a really comfortable bed. The breakfast was delicious and set us up for the day. We were really impressed with this hotel and hope to return.

This was a good locally run hotel, the rooms were as described and we had ordered and received a family room with a king and 2 good, high quality roll away beds. The rooms were well equipped restocked daily and the towels were like one would have at home. Breakfast as limited choice if you are there for more than a day or 2 but were of high quality. The only issue was that our room was up 2 flights of stairs, no elevator and noone that could assist. If you need a good hotel in Cheltenham this is a good choice and you are not going to be disappointed