Discover Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:High_Street,_Cheltenham_-_geograph.org.uk_-_454026.jpg
Author: Pauline Eccles


Cheltenham is a spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, England. The town covers 46.61 sq km (18 sq mi) and has a population of 115,000 people (2012 estimate).

Cheltenham took its name from the River Chelt. Little is known of it, apart from that it received a market charter in 1226. It remained a small village until the discovery of mineral springs in the area in 1716. The visit of King George III with his consort and royal princesses, the spa in Cheltenham received a tremendous boost in popularity.

Cheltenham's position as a tourist destination was further enhanced with the opening of its racecourse in 1815. Apart from horse racing, Cheltenham also has a number of light industries that include food processing, electronics and aerospace. Among the major brands with a presence in Cheltenham include Kraft Foods and Cadbury's.

Cheltenham is noted for its Regency architecture, regarded as one of the finest examples of regency towns in England. A number of buildings in the town have been listed as of heritage value.

Cheltenham Ladies College: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Montpellier_Street_-_geograph.org.uk_-_991198.jpg
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Visiting Cheltenham

From London, take the M40 motorway until Exit 40, then continue heading west on the A40 until you arrive at Cheltenham.

Places of Interest in Cheltenham

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