What's on in Cheltenham

Cheltenham is renowned for its large number of events and festivals. There is always something going on in and around the town. We have put together a useful but not exhaustive list of popular events for visitors to Cheltenham.
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All of the events highlighted in brown are within walking distance of Hilden House.

What	Where	When	Details	Website
BRENDAN COLE LIVE AND UNJUDGED	Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH	Sat 21st Jan	Strictly Come Dancing's Brendan Cole on tour	www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
GLOUCESTER CAJUN AND ZYDECO FESTIVAL	Gloucester Guildhall, GL1 1NS	Fri 27th Jan - Sun 29th Jan	Europe's longest running Cajun Festival!	www.gloucestercajunfestival.co.uk
CHELTENHAM RACING (Festival Trials Day)	Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH	Sat 28th Jan	One day meet	www.cheltenham.co.uk/racing/
CHINESE STATE CIRCUS	Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH	Thurs 9th Feb	Spectacular family entertainment	www.cheltenham.co.uk
CHELTENHAM FOLK FESTIVAL	Cheltenham Town Hall, GL50 1QA	Fri 10th Feb - Sun 12th Feb	Showcase of new generation folk music	www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/folk-festival/
CHELTENHAM RACING FESTIVAL (Gold Cup Week)	Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH	Tues 13th March - Fri 16th March	The biggest event in the National Hunt calendar	www.cheltenham.co.uk/racing/
FAB 2012 (Fashion & Beauty in Cheltenham)	The Town Hall, The Brewery and Hotel du Vin	Mon 19th March - Sat 24th March	Various events celebrating fashion, beauty and shopping	N/A
PRESCOTT BIKE FESTIVAL	Prescott Hill, Gotherinton, GL52 9RD	Sun 15th April	A celebration of everything 2 and 3 wheeled!	www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk
CHELTENHAM RACING (The April Meeting)	Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4SH	Wed 18th April - Thurs 19th April	The April meeting	www.cheltenham.co.uk/racing/
CHELTENHAM DESIGN FESTIVAL	Parabola Arts Centre, Parabola Road, GL50 3AA	Fri 20th - Sund 22nd April	A series of debates and interviews with leading innovators in design	www.cheltenhamdesignfestival.com

PRESCOTT SPEED HILL CLIMB	Prescott Hill, Gotherinton, GL52 9RD	Sat 28th April - Sun 29th April	British & Midland Championships	www.prescott-hillclimb.com
CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL	Various venues	Wed 2nd May - Mon 7th May	World class festival of Jazz	www.cheltenhamfestivals.com
MITSUBISHI BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS 2012	Badminton, Gloucestershire	Thurs 3rd May - Mon 7th May	World class 3 day eventing	www.badminton-horse.co.uk