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Cheltenham Races FOR FOODIES The Coconut Tree MAP AND GUIDE 2018-19 CHELTENHAM; FOOD FOR THE SOUL Cheltenham should be THE destination for food fanatics everywhere, with our matchless blend of THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF A REGENCY TOWN IN THE UK High Street and Street Food, independent and award- winning. Topping the bill is of course the two Michelin Star restaurant Le Champignon Sauvage found in The Suffolks, offering an ever-changing, premier menu for the discerning diner. Harden’s, The Good Food Guide and The Michelin Guide lavish praise on innumerable Fat Toni’s Cheltenham restaurants, from The White Spoon, led by former Fat Duck protégée Chris White offering seasonal-produce-led food, or “Japanese Grazing” no-sushi restaurant Koj launched by Andrew Koj, Masterchef Finalist. Our ambrosia is completed by independents including Lumiere (French), L’Artisan (French), Purslane (fish),KIBOUSushi (Japanese), the restaurant at Ellenborough Park (British), Prithvi voted Welcome to by TripAdvisor travellers as the sixth best restaurant in the country (Indian), The Curry Corner described by Gordon Ramsay as “exquisite flavours better than in India” (Indian) and many more. They have this year been joined by the notable Ivy Brasserie, which has lovingly restored the Rotunda building at the top of Cheltenham Montpellier and already offers a buzzing atmosphere. born composer Not to be outdone, Cheltenham is also home to a number of notable food experiences which are perfect Cheltenham Jazz Festival Gustav Holst’s Cheltenham Science Festival on-the-go, or with a smaller budget. Falafel King Refined elegance and Regency terraces provide the backdrop for great events, made the perfect pit stop for Bill Bailey while in town, restaurants and nightlife. Known for its horse racing, festivals and first-class world famous Paparritos offer a noteworthy burrito, The County schools (not to mention spy base GCHQ), Cheltenham has a year-round event The Planets is Kitchen produce excellent British grub, and Bar & Wok noodle bar has been a firm local favourite for over a programme along with a great shopping and lifestyle offer. 100 years old decade. The Coconut Tree is a short walk from the town centre and offers Sri Lanken style street food It was a fashionable 18th century hang-out after its famous spa waters were found by pigeons Koj in 2018. with small dishes that delight, while local, artisan and the enterprising Henry Skillicorne. After a visit by George III, Cheltenham became one chains such as The Ox (Steakhouse) and Fat Toni’s of the finest inland holiday destinations for the wealthy to escape the excesses and smog of (pizza) are niche done well. London life. It is still living up to its billing 200 years later. No food guide can be complete without afternoon tea, and Huffkins, The Enchanted Tea Room and Well Walk Café are all highly acclaimed. Nor should we overlook the plethora of bars and pubs in the town, from the likes of the Sandford Park Alehouse CAMRA pub of the For dates and loads more events year 2015, The Tavern owned by Cheltenham’s local boutique brand The Lucky Onion, to Wild Beer, the first VisitCheltenham.com Gloucestershire bar outlet for this micro-brewery. visitcheltenham.com See visitcheltenham.com for more foodie fanfare. Cheltenham Science Festival MooMoos The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie @visitchelt visitcheltenham VisitCheltenham Montpellier Caryatids The Comedy about a Bank Robbery GETTING AROUND Getting to WHAT’S ON 2018-19 “A fashionable 18th century hang- APRIL SEPTEMBER BY BUS BY BIKE out, still living up TEWKESBURY BIRMINGHAM EVESHAM Gangsta Granny (theatre) Cheltenham Half Marathon AND NORTH Stagecoach operates local bus services across the Bicycles are available to hire 24/7 from the to its billing 200 The Cheltenham Wine Festival Cheltenham Paint Festival town and offer Day Rider tickets allowing you to Promenade, High Street and the Train Station. years later.” Prescott Bike Festival Cheltenham Festival of Cycling make as many journeys as you like for one day. Buses See baintonbikes.com/bike-hire/cheltenham for A435 BROADWAY April Meeting (horseracing) Heritage Open Days A38 depart to many popular destinations and locations more information. Bicycle Hub, at Cheltenham B4362 Cheltenham Poetry Festival Cheltenham & Gloucester Beer Week J10 including Gloucester, Tewkesbury and Winchcombe. Spa train station, also offers tour ideas and routes, A4019 Cheltenham Beauty Week SKIN presented by 201 (dance) find out more at bicycle-hub.co.uk M5 Fresh: Art Fair A417 The Full Monty (theatre) Pittville: Buses D & E – use these services for CHELTENHAM BOURTON ON THE WATER STOW-ON-THE-WOLD Pittville Park, Pittville Pump Rooms and Cheltenham And if you’re looking for somewhere to lock up your A40 TOWN A436 MAY Racecourse bike safely whilst visiting Cheltenham you’ll never CENTRE OCTOBER A40 Cheltenham Jazz Festival A40 J11 The Times & Sunday Times Cheltenham The Suffolks, Tivoli and Bath Road: Bus 66 – use this be far from one of our 20-plus cycle stands across Hunters Chase Evening (horseracing) Literature Festival service for The Suffolks, Cheltenham Hospital and the town. Visit thinktravel.info for a cycle map of ROSS-ON-WYE A40 AND M50 PDSA PetLife Festival ’18 Bath Road Cheltenham including cycle parking locations. OXFORD Prescott Autumn Classic Race (car racing) A46 A436 Cheltenham Cocktail Week AND EAST Cheltenham Spa Train Station: Bus D & E – use this GLOUCESTER A38 A417 Cheltenham Races - The Showcase J11a La Vie en Bleu (classic car racing) A48 Dracula (theatre) service for the train station. A40 Summer of Steps concert featuring Blue COTSWOLDS The Comedy about a Bank Robbery (theatre) Find out more at stagecoachbus.com Cotswold Festival of Steam (railway) Brian Jones, TOURS OF CHELTENHAM SOUTH WALES M5 AONB Suffolk Street Fair founder member and Walking tours run from April - end October A435 A417 Cheese Rolling NOVEMBER original leader of the (or Easter if earlier). To book call the Tourist Hairspray (theatre) Cheltenham Races - The November Meeting BY TAXI Information Centre. Rolling Stones, was born CIRENCESTER Suffolk Street Fair AND SWINDON Cheltenham has a wealth of taxi firms and a number BRISTOL AND There are also foodie, beery/micro brewery SOUTH WEST JUNE Cheltenham Fireworks in Cheltenham in 1942. of ranks that operate during the day and night time. tours and cycling tours available. Find Us Wychwood Music Festival 2018 Aladdin Pantomime (theatre) Jones died on 3rd July 1969 See map for rank locations. See visitcheltenham.com for details Cheltenham Chilli Fiesta Christmas Lights Switch-On BY BUS The Brewery Quarter The Boathouse at Pittville Lake Cheltenham Science Festival and his grave is in the BY CAR National Express run services to Cheltenham’s Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival DECEMBER grounds of Cheltenham Parking: Car parks in and around Cheltenham can Royal Well bus station. Stagecoach, Marchants, Bake Back in Time ACCESSIBILITY be located on the map overleaf. Pulhams and Swanbrook operate regular services Christmas Markets Cemetery. Cheltenham welcomes all visitors and the map locally and from nearby towns and villages. Cheltenham Races - The International Park & Ride: Arle Court Park & Ride (GL51 6SY) is overleaf details disabled parking and toilet facilities. Visit nationalexpress.com, stagecoachbus.com, JULY Carols in the Park just off Junction 11 of the M5. An express service to Cheltenham Music Festival The town’s Shopmobility is located at 30 St George’s marchants-coaches.com, pulhamscoaches.com Christmas swim – Sandford Park Lido Montpellier and the centre runs every 10 minutes, Place GL50 3JZ. There is also a detailed information Staverton Airport Open day Monday to Saturday. Racecourse Park & Ride (GL50 and swanbrook.co.uk pack available to pick up from the Tourist 2000trees Music Festival 4SH). An express service to the centre runs every Cheltenham Cricket Festival JANUARY Information Centre. 15 minutes, Monday to Saturday, excluding The COACHES Cotswold Beer Festival Cheltenham Races - Festival Trials Day Festival week in March (Gold Cup week). There are four free coach bays at Royal Well bus Midsummer Fiesta Independents Sale For more information station (GL50 3PB) available on a first-come, first- Exhibition: Gustav Holst’s WW1: With the visitcheltenham.com BY TRAIN served basis. Otherwise, coaches can park at the Salonika Forces (runs until December) WHERE TO STAY FEBRUARY Cheltenham Spa train station is approximately Racecourse Park & Ride (except on race days). Tourist Information Centre AUGUST Cheltenham Masters Darts Tournament 1 mile from the town centre, and local buses depart Cheltenham Tourist Information Centre provides Festival of Puppetry Check out visitcheltenham.com/accommodation for The Wilson, Cheltenham Art Gallery into Cheltenham every few minutes – use Service a complimentary Meet & Greet service and also World Youth Guitar Festival more details or contact the Tourist Information Centre & Museum, Clarence Street, D or E. guided tours of the town. Bands in the Park Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3JT A taxi service is also available day and night. Go to visitcheltenham.com/groups to find out more. Cheese & Chilli Festival MARCH if you’re looking for some help. David Walliam’s Awful Auntie (theatre) Cheltenham Festival (horseracing) telephone 01242 387492 Let it Be (theatre) Bake Back in Time email [email protected] Cheltenham Remembers commemorates the 100 year anniversary of World War One in Cheltenham. 2018 includes a jam-packed events programme including