First-Timers’ Cheltenham: Six Places to Get to Know the Town

Join your host, Solomon Prescott, for Episode 29: First-Timers’ Cheltenham. This episode is designed for visitors or new residents, spotlighting six places that give an instant feel for Cheltenham’s culture, food, history and layout — perfect for orientation and easy exploration.

Places featured:

Montpellier Gardens
Website: https://www.visitcheltenham.com
Address: Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 1SD
Highlights: Central, walkable and surrounded by cafés and shops.

The Promenade
Website: https://www.visitcheltenham.com
Address: The Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1NW
Highlights: Cheltenham’s main boulevard — architecture, shops and cafés.

The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum
Website: https://www.wilsonmuseum.org.uk
Address: Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT
Highlights: Free culture and local history in one stop.

Cheltenham Farmers’ Market
Website: https://www.farma.org.uk/markets/cheltenham
Address: The Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1NW
Highlights: Weekly snapshot of local food and community.

Pittville Park
Website: https://www.visitcheltenham.com
Address: Pittville Park, Cheltenham GL52 3AA
Highlights: Green space, lakes and classic Cheltenham scenery.

The Brewery Quarter
Website: https://www.cheltenhamrocks.co.uk
Address: St Margaret’s Road, Cheltenham GL50 4FA
Highlights: Food, cinema and activities in one compact area.