"Cheltenham - The Place Of Spa and Culture" Top 5 Page for this destination Cheltenham by top_vapour

Cheltenham, offers many things to do and see. Unlike other towns, it has many boutique shops along with many chain stores that you see around the UK. Year round there are plenty of events, including the famous Literature, Jazz and Science festivals.

Just outside of the town centre there are plenty of green parks which are fantastic for familys on a summers day. At Montpellier gardens, sports facilities such as the outdoor tennis courts, childrens playground and the skatepark have all been redeveloped.

The town is supported by fantastic transport links with the railway station being a 20 minute walk from the town centre (or use the 'D' bus service) and a small regional airport halfway between Cheltenham and Gloucester.

I have always taken pride in Cheltenham, for what it offers to its residents and to the tourists.

Country Walking

Further outside Cheltenham there are many hills and small villages. Leckhampton Hill and Cleeve Hill offer fantastic views on a sunny day and are great for family walks.

In addition to this, small picturesque villages such as Guiting Power and Brockhampton lie not far from Cheltenham. They show full use of the local cotswold stone.

The Regent's Arcade, Cheltenham

Many things have changed over the years in the centre of Cheltenham. New developments such as the Brewery offer many new restaurants that are easy to access and a brand new cinema which is fantastic for kids and adults alike.

The Regent's Arcade is also undergoing a facelife where the inside of the shopping arcade is being modernised. Although this is not finished, you can start to see what it will look like in the future.

• Pros:Lots of scenery, style and culture
• Cons:The English weather (although that can't be helped)
• In a nutshell:It has everything!