Cheltenham is a Regency spa town of elegant terraces, tree-lined Promenade shopping and the green expanse of Pittville Park. It's the home of jump racing, with the racecourse hosting The November Meeting, the Christmas Meeting and the famous Festival in March, while the Everyman Theatre and Town Hall keep the calendar full of shows, concerts and comedy.
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The November Meeting opens with Countryside Day, a celebration of rural life at the home of jump racing, and this year it celebrates Jilly Cooper. Dig out the tweed, enjoy top-class racing from early afternoon, and stay on for live music once the last race is run. It's one of the most stylish and good-humoured days...
Super Saturday at The November Meeting is built around the Paddy Power Gold Cup, one of the most prestigious handicap chases of the jumps season and a race with a history of thrilling finishes. The racing starts just after half past twelve, the grandstands are packed, and the atmosphere builds all afternoon. When...
Carnival Sunday closes The November Meeting with the most family-friendly raceday of the autumn, and under-18s race for free. There's quality jump racing through the afternoon plus plenty to keep younger racegoers entertained around the course. A brilliant introduction to a day at the races for all ages.
Sudeley Castle's much-loved after-dark light trail returns for its 11th year, this time themed around Alice's Amazing Adventures in Wonderland. The illuminated walk winds through the castle gardens and Tudor ruins, taking around an hour to an hour and a quarter. Warm up with mulled wine, hot chocolate and doughnuts...
Scottish comedian Fern Brady — star of Taskmaster and author of Strong Female Character — brings her sharp, fearless stand-up to Cheltenham Town Hall for a festive live show. 7.30pm.
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