Bibury
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Cheltenham

Cheltenham is both a fascinating town in its own right, and an excellent centre for touring the Cotswold region and beyond. The family and staff at Badger Towers are happy to advise on different local attractions and villages.

Cheltenham is famous for its handsome Regency architecture, broad avenues and fine parks. It became prosperous after the discovery in the 1730's of medicinal waters - still available to curious visitors.

Many events take place in Cheltenham through the year, not least:

• the Cheltenham Festival (horse racing)
• Summer Cricket Festival
• Music Festival
• Literature Festival

Cheltenham also has an excellent shopping centre which is within easy reach of the hotel, and an extensive range of restaurants and public houses. Restaurants nearby include:

• The Hewlett (200 yards)
• The Kings Arms, Prestbury Village (1 mile)
• Le Petit Blanc (1.5 miles)
• Le Champignon Sauvage (1.5 miles)
• Svea, Swedish Cafe (1.5 miles)
• The Royal Oak (1 mile)

Cheltenham's High Street was voted the most popular High Street in England in 2005. There are many excellent shops and the promenade is famous for its elegant architecture and parks. Cheltenham also hosts many fine restaurants; some are amongst the finest in England, appealing to a wide variety of tastes.

The Cotswolds

A wide range of towns and centres are easily reachable from Cheltenham, many by train or coach from Cheltenham Spa Railway and Bus stations. Of particular note are:

Historic Towns & Villages

Bibury
Broadway
Winchcombe
Stratford on Avon
Bath
Stow on the Wold
Bourton on the Water
Oxford
Cirencester
Gloucester

Local Gardens

Westonbirt Arboretum - Over 18,000 trees from all over the world set in 600 acres.
Abbey House Gardens - 30,000 tulips and 2,000 different roses.

Local Historic Houses

Chavenage House - An Elizabethan house.
Owlpen Manor - A Tudor Manor house
Sudeley Castle (8 miles)


Wildlife

Slimbridge Wildlife and Wetlands Centre

Major Cities

Bristol (50 mins)
Birmingham (1 hour)
London (1.5 hours)
Cardiff (1.5 hours)
South Coast (2 hours)

Major Airports

Birmingham International
Bristol
London Heathrow
Cardiff

Links

Other B & Bs
www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk

Accommodation in the British Isles and Ireland
www.laterooms.com

Tourist Information Centre
www.visitcheltenham.info

Cheltenham Hospitality Association (CHA)
www.cheltenhamaccommodation.co.uk

Hotels & Bed & Breakfasts in Cheltenham
www.placestostayintheuk.co.uk

Hotel directory with hotels in Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire area. All hotels can be booked instantly and 100% securely.
Hotels in Cheltenham

Welcome to Cheltenham
www.cheltenham.gov.org

All about Cheltenham
www.allaboutcheltenham.com

Gardens
www.gardening-uk.co.uk/gvisit/gloucs.htm

More Gardens to visit
www.gardenseeker.com/gardens_open_visit/gardens_open gloucestershire.htm

Racing Stables

www.kimbaileyracing.com

South west England
www.visitsouthwest.com

Heritage
www.heritagebritain.com

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