Local Information

Hardly a month goes by when there is not a festival of some description happening in Cheltenham.

The town is also world renowned for jump racing and plays host to 8 race meetings throughout the year.
Add to this no less than three theatres and a wide ranging programme of events in and around the town,
and you can be sure that there will be something to appeal to you whatever time of year you visit.

JANUARY	FEBRUARY	MARCH	APRIL	MAY	JUNE
1st Sun New Year’s Day Racing 28th Sat Racing (Festival Trials Day)	10 Fri, 11 Sat, 12 Sun Folk Festival 14 Tues Valentines Day	13th Tues - 16th Fri Racing - The Festival 17th Sat St Patricks Day 18th Sun Mothers Day 19th Mon - 23rd Fri Fashion & Beauty Week	6th Fri - 9th Mon Easter Weekend 18th Wed & Thurs 19th Racing	2nd Wed Racing Hunter Chase (Eve) 2nd Wed - 7th Mon Jazz Festival 7th Mon Bank Holiday	4th Mon Bank Holiday 5th Tues Diamon Jubilee (Bank Holiday) 12th Tues - 17th Sun Science Festival 15th Fri - 17th Sun Food & Drink Festival
JULY	AUGUST	SEPTEMBER	OCTOBER	NOVEMBER	DECEMBER
4th Wed -15th Sun Music Festival 27th Fri - 12th Aug Sun The Olympics	12th Sun August Olympics end		5th Fri - 14th Sun Literature Festival 19th Fri & 20th Sat Racing (The Showcase) 31st Halloween	16th Fri - 18th Sun Racing (The Open)	14th Fri - 15th Sat Racing (The International)

Racing
For information on racing at Cheltenham www.cheltenham.co.uk / tel: 01242 513014
Please note that crowd levels at some of the meetings are restricted and it is essential to buy badges or tickets in advance.

RacContact Details

Cheltenhams Festival Office For more information on the Jazz, Music, Science and Literature Festivals	www.cheltenhamfestivals.com	tel:01242 505444
Cheltenham Tourist Information	www.visitcheltenham.com	tel: 01242 522878
Everyman Theatre	www.everymantheatre.org.uk	tel:01242 512515
Town Hall	www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk	tel: 0844 5762210

Cotswolds
Cheltenham is the centre for the Cotswolds and a short drive will take you to areas of outstanding natural beauty.
The George Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the picturesque Cotswold villages or driving the 'Romantic Road'.
Maps and detailed routes can be obtained from the hotel’s reception desk.

Cheltenham's Farmers Markets

Bring the finest locally produced food and drink to the town centre. Located in the Promenade on the second and

last Friday of every month - 9am to 3pm. With the exception of Christmas 14th and 21st December 2012.