Nestled on the edge of The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cheltenham has many exciting things to see and do. An impressive example of a Regency town, the quaint city centre is home to the unique Neptune Fountain on the Promenade and the Wishing Fish Clock in the Regent Arcade.
Explore the town, browse shops, stroll through Sandford Park (characterised by ornamental water features and fountains), or travel further afield to the famous Cheltenham Racecourse, castles and cathedrals. Discover a selection of top Cheltenham attractions here.
Looking for things to do with the kids in Cheltenham? This wonderful city boasts plenty of family-friendly activities, with something to suit every age. Some of the top family attractions in Cheltenham are:
The Wilson - Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum
Situated in the heart of Cheltenham city centre, The Wilson - Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum is home to a wide range of museum artefacts and artwork from around the world. You can learn about objects from 3,000 years ago, see a snow suit from a 1901 expedition to the Antarctic, browse life collections and artwork from the medieval period to the 17th Century, or peruse paintings and sculptures dating as far back as the Renaissance. You can pick up a souvenir at The Wilson Shop, of grab a bite to eat at The Wilson Café.
The Wilson is open daily 9.30am-5.15pm and admission is free. The art gallery and museum is a ten-minute drive from our Cheltenham Hotel.
Cheltenham Town Hall
An iconic part of Cheltenham’s heritage, Cheltenham Town Hall is a Grade II listed building that provides an exquisite example of classical, or Baroque style architecture with an elegantly designed interior. Today the hall is a venue for a range of events from concerts and banquets to exhibitions, festivals and conferences. Take a look at what’s on for upcoming events or explore the venue on one of the Heritage Open Days.
Cheltenham Town Hall is a short seven-minute drive from Leonardo Hotel.
Pittville Pump Room
Open to the public Wednesdays to Sundays 10am -4pm, the Pittville Pump Room is an interesting part of Cheltenham’s history as a spa town. The Spa Well is a ‘must-see’ and the main attraction of the pump room. The original marble and scagliola pump of the well have been restored, allowing the unique spa waters to flow once again for visitors to sample. The architecture is an impressive regency structure and a popular venue for events – take a look at upcoming shows or exhibitions to plan a visit, if you do want to look around, call ahead to check that the Pump Room is not closed for a private event.
The Pittville Pump Room is a short twelve-minute drive from our Cheltenham hotel.
Montpellier Gardens
Situated amongst Cheltenham’s regency ‘landscape’ and surrounded by many Grade I listed buildings, Montpellier Gardens offers an urban oasis for visitors and locals alike. There’s a small arboretum in the north-western corner of the park, as well as tennis courts, skate park, Garden Café, and a band stand that occasionally holds concerts in summer.
The Montpellier Gardens is a short five-minute drive from Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham.
Highgrove Gardens
Since his first visit to the gardens, The Prince of Wales has devoted much energy to transforming Highgrove Gardens. Highgrove gardens have been developed to be as self-sufficient as possible with all green waste recycled for use in the gardens in accordance to his majesty’s wishes. Enjoy an individual or group garden tour or really spoil yourself with a champagne tea tour where you will enjoy a small group tour of the gardens lasting two hours and lead by one of the Prince’s expert garden guides. Your tour will end in the Orchard Restaurant where you will be treated to afternoon tea and a glass of Highgrove champagne while the resident pianist plays in the background.
Highgrove Gardens lie just 30 – 40 minute drive from Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham.
Gloucester Cathedral
Discover nearly 1,000 years of history when you visit the beautiful Gloucester Cathedral. This stunning building also serves as an extraordinary venue for concerts, art installations as well as a place for private prayer and reflection. Harry Potter fans will recognise Cathedral as it made an appearance in the Harry Potter films where it featured as the interior of Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardy! The cathedral is open 365 days a year and entry is free.
The cathedral is a short 15 minute drive from Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham.
The Wilson - Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum
Situated in the heart of Cheltenham city centre, The Wilson - Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum is home to a wide range of museum artefacts and artwork from around the world. You can learn about objects from 3,000 years ago, see a snow suit from a 1901 expedition to the Antarctic, browse life collections and artwork from the medieval period to the 17th Century, or peruse paintings and sculptures dating as far back as the Renaissance. You can pick up a souvenir at The Wilson Shop, of grab a bite to eat at The Wilson Café.
The Wilson is open daily 9.30am-5.15pm and admission is free. The art gallery and museum is a ten-minute drive from our Cheltenham Hotel.
Cheltenham Town Hall
An iconic part of Cheltenham’s heritage, Cheltenham Town Hall is a Grade II listed building that provides an exquisite example of classical, or Baroque style architecture with an elegantly designed interior. Today the hall is a venue for a range of events from concerts and banquets to exhibitions, festivals and conferences. Take a look at what’s on for upcoming events or explore the venue on one of the Heritage Open Days.
Cheltenham Town Hall is a short seven-minute drive from Leonardo Hotel.
Pittville Pump Room
Open to the public Wednesdays to Sundays 10am -4pm, the Pittville Pump Room is an interesting part of Cheltenham’s history as a spa town. The Spa Well is a ‘must-see’ and the main attraction of the pump room. The original marble and scagliola pump of the well have been restored, allowing the unique spa waters to flow once again for visitors to sample. The architecture is an impressive regency structure and a popular venue for events – take a look at upcoming shows or exhibitions to plan a visit, if you do want to look around, call ahead to check that the Pump Room is not closed for a private event.
The Pittville Pump Room is a short twelve-minute drive from our Cheltenham hotel.
Montpellier Gardens
Situated amongst Cheltenham’s regency ‘landscape’ and surrounded by many Grade I listed buildings, Montpellier Gardens offers an urban oasis for visitors and locals alike. There’s a small arboretum in the north-western corner of the park, as well as tennis courts, skate park, Garden Café, and a band stand that occasionally holds concerts in summer.
The Montpellier Gardens is a short five-minute drive from Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham.
Highgrove Gardens
Since his first visit to the gardens, The Prince of Wales has devoted much energy to transforming Highgrove Gardens. Highgrove gardens have been developed to be as self-sufficient as possible with all green waste recycled for use in the gardens in accordance to his majesty’s wishes. Enjoy an individual or group garden tour or really spoil yourself with a champagne tea tour where you will enjoy a small group tour of the gardens lasting two hours and lead by one of the Prince’s expert garden guides. Your tour will end in the Orchard Restaurant where you will be treated to afternoon tea and a glass of Highgrove champagne while the resident pianist plays in the background.
Highgrove Gardens lie just 30 – 40 minute drive from Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham.
Gloucester Cathedral
Discover nearly 1,000 years of history when you visit the beautiful Gloucester Cathedral. This stunning building also serves as an extraordinary venue for concerts, art installations as well as a place for private prayer and reflection. Harry Potter fans will recognise Cathedral as it made an appearance in the Harry Potter films where it featured as the interior of Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardy! The cathedral is open 365 days a year and entry is free.
The cathedral is a short 15 minute drive from Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham.
Regent Arcade
The Regent Arcade Shopping Centre offers a wide range of your favourite high street stores as well as a selection independent retailers. There is also a range of cafés to pick up a light bite when browsing the stores.
The Regent Arcade is a short eight-minute drive from our Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham.
To visit Salzburg is like to step into a living postcard, where history, culture, and natural beauty blend seamlessly. Something we highly recommend during your Austrian holiday. After a restful hotel night at one of the three Leonardo Hotels in the city, there are many things to do in Salzburg.