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The Top 17 Attractions around Cheltenham

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Cheltenham. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cheltenham is a region where 17

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Dowdeswell Reservoir

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Dowdeswell Reservoir is a scenic stretch of water on the outskirts of Cheltenham. From the reservoir, you step straight into Dowdeswell Woods; a nature reserve that’s home to many species …

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Pittville Park Lake

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Great park for running round with a nice path and plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the view. This is also where the weekly 5k park run takes place every Saturday

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Cox's Meadow

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A great cycleway that works well with the other cycleways in Cheltenham... especially the one through Pittville Park.

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Sandford Park

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A pretty park in the centre of Cheltenham at the end of the High Street. The park was founded in 1929 and designed by the architect Milner White. The landscaped …

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Montpellier Caryatids

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"Don't miss Cheltenham's most iconic Regency feature; The Caryatids in Montpellier. These 'armless ladies' are a type of column which support the architectural facades of the chic boutiques in Montpellier …

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Montpellier Gardens

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"Montpellier Gardens lie close to the town centre and are an important part of Cheltenham's regency landscape. The gardens can be split into two recreational zones. Most of the park …

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Pond in Hatherley Park

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Hatherley Park is a lovely Park to stroll around either by yourself or with family and friends. Great for walking the dog.

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View from Wistley Hill

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High up on a hill near Lineover Wood, you can enjoy breathtaking views across the Gloucestershire countryside. Take a seat, unpack your lunch & enjoy the incredible scenery.

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Neptune Fountain, Cheltenham

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The Neptune Fountain - purported to have been modelled as an ode to the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy - sits outside the Municipal Buildings on The Promenade. At night, …

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Boat House Café

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Great place to stop for coffee and snacks before or after your run. Park Run is on every Saturday at 9am from Pitteville Park so you can head for a post run drink at the Boat House Cafe.

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View of Cheltenham from the Cotswold Escarpment

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This is one of the most dramatic and scenic parts of the Cotswold Way. Along this section, you get wide views over Cheltenham and beyond.

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The Top 17 Attractions around Cheltenham

Dowdeswell Reservoir

Pittville Park Lake

Cox's Meadow

Sandford Park

Montpellier Caryatids

Montpellier Gardens

Pond in Hatherley Park

View from Wistley Hill

Neptune Fountain, Cheltenham

Boat House Café

View of Cheltenham from the Cotswold Escarpment

Most popular routes around Cheltenham

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