
Rainy-Day Cheltenham: Six Indoor Spots to Save a Grey Afternoon
18 Jan 2026
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Join your host, Solomon Prescott, for Episode 26: Rainy-Day Cheltenham. In this episode, we explore six indoor venues across town that are perfect when the weather isn’t playing ball — or when you simply want an all-weather plan. From immersive games and bowling lanes to cinemas and creative indoor escapes, these are dependable, currently active places with a clear online presence and physical addresses so you can plan ahead with confidence.
Places featured:
Hollywood Bowl Cheltenham
Website: https://www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/locations/hollywood-bowl-cheltenham
Address: The Brewery Quarter, St Margaret’s Road, Cheltenham GL50 4FA
Highlights: A modern bowling alley with arcade games, food, drinks and late opening hours — a reliable go-to for groups, dates, and rainy-day fun.
Escape Hunt Cheltenham
Website: https://escapehunt.com/uk/cheltenham/
Address: The Brewery Quarter, St Margaret’s Road, Cheltenham GL50 4FA
Highlights: High-production escape rooms and city-hunt games offering immersive, story-driven challenges that work brilliantly as a weather-proof group activity.
The Everyman Cinema Cheltenham
Website: https://www.everymancinema.com/cheltenham
Address: Regent Arcade, Cheltenham GL50 1JZ
Highlights: A premium cinema experience with sofa seating, food and drinks brought to your seat — ideal for turning a rainy afternoon into a relaxed event.
The Play Farm Cheltenham
Website: https://www.theplayfarm.co.uk
Address: Unit 4, Kingsditch Trade Park, Cheltenham GL51 9PQ
Highlights: An indoor soft-play and activity centre designed for younger children — a dependable option for parents when outdoor plans fall apart.
Flight Club Cheltenham
Website: https://flightclubdarts.com/location/cheltenham/
Address: 9–11 The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham GL50 4FA
Highlights: A tech-driven social darts venue combining games, food and drinks — great for adult groups looking for something fun without relying on good weather.
Revolution Cheltenham
Website: https://www.revolution-bars.co.uk/bar/cheltenham
Address: 9–11 St George’s Road, Cheltenham GL50 3DT
Highlights: More than just a bar — offering indoor seating, food, cocktails and casual games, making it a safe fallback when plans need to move indoors.