Hilden House is perfect for discovering Cheltenham and the surrounding areas. Please find our suggestions on things to do.

Things to do within walking distance  

Holst Birthplace Museum (less than 1 min on foot)

4 Clarence Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2AY 01242 524846
The birthplace of Gustav Holst, composer of The Planets Suite. Website Reviews

Chapel Spa (2 mins on foot)

North Place, Cheltenham, GL50 4DW, 01242 518075
Having walked past this many times, we decided to give it a try. WOW..So relaxing and calming. You will not want to go home. Website

The Brewery (3 mins on foot)

Henrietta St, Cheltenham, GL50 4FA (3 mins on foot)
A shopping and leisure centre with a gym, a kids play centre and a cinema. Website

Playhouse Theatre (4 mins on foot)

49 Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7HG 01242 522 852 Website

Sandford Parks Lido (5 mins on foot)

Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham, GL53 7PU, 01242 524430
A great day out in the heart of Cheltenham. It is a children's paradise with slides, a children's pool and a paddling pool. Our 50 metre pool is also an ideal place to train, two lanes are reserved most days. Website

Everyman Theatre (7 mins on foot)

7 - 10 Regent Street, Cheltenham,GL50 1HQ 01242 572 573
Closed from May to September 2011 for refurbishment. We have seen some really good shows here from Panto to Drama. Highly recommended  Website

Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum (12 mins on foot)

Clarence St Cheltenham GL50 3JT 01242 237431
This museum has a world-renowned Arts & Crafts Movement collection. Website Reviews

Pittville Pump Room (14 mins on foot)

East Approach Dr.Pittville Park, Cheltenham,GL52 3JE 01242 523852
The largest and last surviving of the town's spa is also one of its finest Regency buildings. Website Reviews

Montpellier Gardens (20 mins on foot)

Montpellier Walk Cheltenham GL50 1UW 01242 523406
Located in Montpellier, the most attractive and fashionable part of cheltenham, with distinctive architecture and many cafes and bars.

Things to do further afield

The Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It stretches from Chipping Campden in the North to Bath in the South and from Painswick to Burford. Cheltenham is a ideal centre for exploring the villages and the countryside. The Cotswold way runs along escarpment on the Northern edge of the Cotswolds for 102 miles. Website

Sudeley Castle & Gardens (15 mins by car)
We enjoyed a great family day out here. The gardens in the late spring are really beautiful and you get to dress up in period costumes! Website

Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre (26 mins by car)
Great fun for experts and beginners alike. All year round. Website
http://www.gloucesterski.com

Gloucester Cathedral (25 mins by car)
A truly stunning building, lots to see, tours and exhibits…Worth an afternoon.Website Reviews

Gloucester Quays designer shopping outlet (27 mins by car)
Worth a visit for an afternoon of shopping. There is also a very good antiques market. Website

Cotswold Farm Park (27 mins by car)
Rare breeds conservation park, Website

Cotswold Wildlife Park (40 mins by car)
Set in 160 acres of parkland, what a great way to spend a day. Eat in the lovely restaurant, can recommend the homemade cakes, or take a picnic. The Red Pandas are so adorable. A fantastic family day out. We loved it. Website Reviews

Court Barn, Chipping Campden (43 mins by car)
A delightful museum of Arts & Crafts. Check for opening times as they are seasonal. They have various events running through the year including pottery and silver. Worth going to see. Website

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Shelley and Aidan McGonigle
Hilden House B&B
20 Evesham Road
Cheltenham
GL52 2AB

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