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

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

15 Feb 2026

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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.