Cheltenham is a town located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the South West region of England. Being the cultural centre of the Cotswolds and one of the biggest towns in Gloucestershire, Cheltenham is regularly voted as one of the best places to live in the UK due to its fantastic facilities, stunning Regency architecture and many exciting festivals which run throughout the year. Also labeled as a spa town, Cheltenham Spa is said to be the “most complete regency town in England” with many of the buildings being listed. Cheltenham is a popular location not only because of the many different entertainment options that are provided but the impressive variety of homes across the town including county houses, terraced homes, cottages, rural properties and developments.
This town boasts a range of local attractions consisting of the world-famous Cheltenham Racecourse- situated on 350 acres of spectacular Cotswold Hills, the Imperial Gardens- where beautiful flower displays are viewed by thousands of visitors each year, Pitville Park- the largest ornamental park in Cheltenham, and Sandford Parks Lido- built in Art-Deco style completed with 3 pools, a cafe and play area. Residents are also treated to an array of entertainment options, such as The Everyman Theatre, many Festivals from Music and Food to Science and the acclaimed Literature Festival, Regent Arcade Shopping Centre and The Wilson art gallery and museum.
Cheltenham is named as the safest major town in Gloucestershire, where the town has just a 19% higher crime rate than the overall South West figure and a 5% lower crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Residents have the option of both monthly and hourly paid parking across Cheltenham. Public and private spaces can be located all over the town, some options include John Lewis Car Park, St Georges Road Car Park, St James Street Car Park and Rodney Road Car Park.
With a selection of mainly bars, pubs and restaurants in and around Cheltenham, residents have lots of different venues to enjoy in the evening. Some popular options are The Botanist Bar & Restaurant, Montpellier Wine Bar, All Bar One, Home and Botanic Nightclub and Lounge 72. The surrounding cities of Bristol, Gloucester and Birmingham also provide some great nighttime entertainment if residents are fancying a change of scenery.
As Cheltenham offers such a wide choice of properties, both big and small, the area is perfect for families of all sizes. There are primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities in the town, many of which have been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, giving parents the opportunity to provide their children with a great education. Local schools include Malvern St James Girls' School, Cheltenham Ladies' College and the University of Gloucestershire.
As there are many different types of accommodations with good-sized gardens, pet owners are sure to find a suitable property to house them and their furry friends. Dog walkers and residents who like to go out and explore nature can discover a number of scenic parks over the town, some lovely spots include Pittville Park, Sandford Park, Montpellier Gardens, Cleeve Hill and Cox's Meadow.
Cheltenham offers great transport links for its residents. The town has 2 main train stations which are Cheltenham Spa and Cheltenham Racecourse railway station, where residents can travel to surrounding areas and bordering cities such as Gloucester- 10 minutes, Bristol Temple Meads- 50 minutes, London Paddington- 2 hours and Nottingham- just over 2 hours. Residents can also find coaches, taxis and buses as well as good road connections along with Birmingham (BHX) Airport which is 41.1 miles away or Bristol (BRS) Airport which is (44.9 miles).