Dating Cheltenham

The town motto is: Salubritas et Eruditio or “Health and Education.” Cheltenham or Cheltenham Spa, is a spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, England, near Gloucester and Cirencester. The people of the town are known as “Cheltonians.”

The town is located on the edge of the Cotswolds and has an image nationally of being 'respectable' and wealthy or, simply, posh. Cheltenham has been a health and holiday spa town resort since the discovery of mineral springs there in 1716. The town is famous for its Regency architecture and is said to be “the most complete regency town in England”. The small River Chelt flows under and through the town.

Cheltenham is well known for being the home of the flagship race of British steeplechase horseracing, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Cheltenham Town football club, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies' College. The town hosts several festivals of culture, principally the annual Cheltenham Festival of Literature.
Education

In accordance with the “Eruditio” part of its motto, Cheltenham is a major centre for education, including Cheltenham Ladies' College, Pate's Grammar School, St. Edward's School, Dean Close School, Cheltenham College, and the main campuses of the University of Gloucestershire.
Shopping and nightlife

Cheltenham is a popular regional shopping centre, home to several department stores, including Cavendish House, part of the House of Fraser chain, and arcades including the Regent Arcade and the Beechwood Arcade. The old Flowers brewery site has recently been converted into a leisure quarter, “The Brewery”, with gym, multiplex cinema, bingo and numerous restaurants and bars. Although not noted nationally for its nightlife, the town also serves as a regional nightlife centre, attracting up to 30,000 people at the weekends.
Railway

Cheltenham Spa railway station is located on the main Bristol-Birmingham line, giving connections to Gloucester, Bristol, Swindon, London Paddington, Plymouth and the South West, Birmingham, Derby, the North West, the North East and Scotland.

The Town Hall, erected in 1902 to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra

The Cheltenham Spa Express, once known as the “Cheltenham Flyer”, is a named passenger train, connecting Cheltenham with London.

In addition, a restored station at Cheltenham racecourse is the south terminus for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway preserved railway.

When it is time to eat choose one good Restaurant:
Kings Arms Beefeater

High St, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL52 3AR, Tel. 01242 244403, Fax. 01242 579486
Eurasia

18 Hewlett Rd, Cheltenham GL52 6AA, Tel. 01242 529886
Bottelino

44-48 St. James St, Cheltenham GL52 2SH, Tel. 01242 224761
Casa Piedra

56 High St, Cheltenham GL50 1EE, Tel. 01242 578277
Golden Mountain

63 Winchcombe St, Cheltenham GL52 2NE, Tel. 01242 222361
Blossom Fusion

98 Winchcombe St, Cheltenham GL52 2NW, Tel. 01242 260263
Grille Restaurant

49 Winchcombe St, Cheltenham GL52 2NE, Tel. 01242 771444
Bentleys

76 High St, Cheltenham GL50 1EG, Tel. 01242 262622
Bella Italia

70-72 High St, Cheltenham GL50 1EG, Tel. 01242 584341

Transport

Train stations Cheltenham Spa 2.44 miles

Coach stations Cheltenham 1.50 miles

Airports Gloucestershire Airport 4.94 miles

Ferry ports Southampton 74.53 miles

Train Stations
Cheltenham Spa GL50 2NQ 2.44 miles
Gloucester GL1 1DE 8.68 miles
Stroud GL5 3AP 13.00 miles
Evesham WR11 4EJ 14.34 miles
Stonehouse GL10 2JW 14.67 miles
Kemble GL7 6AW 15.25 miles
Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0AA 15.96 miles
Pershore WR10 2EY 16.01 miles
Honeybourne WR11 7GN


Bus Stations
Cheltenham Cheltenham Bus Station, Royal Well Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PB
Gloucester Gloucester Bus Station, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DF
Stroud Stroud Bus Station, Merrywalks, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1QA
Worcester Crowngate Bus Station, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3PA
Stratford-upon-Avon Riverside Bus Station, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6YP
Swindon Swindon Bus Station, New Bridge Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1EA
Warwick Puckerings Lane, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4EA
Oxford Gloucester Green, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2BU
Bath Manvers Street, Bath, Avon, BA1 1JF
Bristol Travelshop Bus Station, Marlborough Street, Bristol, Avon, BS1 3NU