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Sudeley Castle
A Tudor castle near Winchcombe, the only private home where a queen of England, Katherine Parr, lies buried.
10 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Cheltenham works well as a base: 10 minutes from Shurdington, 10km from Sudeley Castle.
Cheltenham is a city located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 118,836, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Cheltenham sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cheltenham to your route.
Cheltenham ( CHELT-ən-əm) is a historic spa town and borough adjacent to the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England. Cheltenham became known as a health and holiday spa town resort following the discovery of mineral springs in 1716, and claims to be the most complete Regency town in Britain. It is directly northeast ofRead more
Gloucester.
The town hosts several cultural festivals, often featuring nationally and internationally famous contributors and attendees: the Cheltenham Literature Festival, the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, the Cheltenham Science Festival, the Cheltenham Music Festival, the Cheltenham International Film Festival, the Cheltenham Cricket Festival and the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival. In steeplechase horse racing, the Gold Cup is the main event of the Cheltenham Festival held every March. It is also home to a number of leading independent schools, including Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies' College.
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Cheltenham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9001 latitude, -2.0797 longitude.
Cheltenham has a population of approximately 118,836 people, making it a city in United Kingdom.
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castle
A Tudor castle near Winchcombe, the only private home where a queen of England, Katherine Parr, lies buried.
10 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Famous Cotswolds hill climb owned by the Bugatti Owners' Club since 1937, twisting up through the grounds of Prescott House. Home of the celebrated La Vie en Bleu vintage festival.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A timeless hilltop hamlet famed for its lavender fields and the eccentric manor of collector Charles Wade.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Picturesque Cotswolds village known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' for its elegant low bridges spanning the River Windrush.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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A folly castle crowning the Cotswold escarpment at 1,024 feet, with views across 16 counties from the second-highest point.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Charming Cotswolds village famously described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England, home to the iconic Arlington Row.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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A curated classic car showroom and events space set in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Bibury.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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The highest Cotswold town, famed for its ancient market square and the yew-flanked north door of St Edward's Church.
25 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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