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Celebrate Cheltenham’s fascinating and diverse cultural history with a summer of adventure, discovery and play
12 June 2026
The Wilson Museum and Art Gallery in partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council. The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum is inviting visitors to explore Cheltenham’s diverse cultural history this summer, with a new heritage trail and exhibition launching on Saturday 13 June. Ten fascinating stories about the town have been brought to life through Cheltenham Story, a new interactive trail and online resource....
Public engagement launched on future of Cheltenham’s high street and promenade
08 June 2026
Cheltenham BID, Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucestershire County Council want to hear your views on how we can revitalise Cheltenham’s High Street and Promenade. This includes co-ordination of street design, layout, paving, lighting, trees and planting as well as signage, seating and accessibility could help improve the town’s appeal encouraging greater footfall and enhanced experience....
Home of the ‘Devil’s Chimney’ in the Cotswolds declared latest National Nature Reserve by Natural England
04 June 2026
Cheltenham Escarpment, known locally as Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common, declared the 15th site in the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves (NNRs) Reserve contains exceptional Jurassic geology and iconic ‘Devil’s Chimney’ landmark, a limestone pillar left standing by quarry workers Visitors can enjoy panoramic views and spot butterflies including the rare Duke of Burgundy Some of England’s most exceptional inland Jurassic geology has been protected as the Cheltenham Escarpment – the 15th site in the King’s Series of National Nature Reserve (NNRs)....
New Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) strategic infrastructure funding round opens
02 June 2026
Applications are now invited for funding to support strategic infrastructure projects across Cheltenham Borough, Gloucester City and Tewkesbury Borough council areas. The ten-week bidding period runs from Monday, 1 June, to Friday, 7 August. The funding will support both: Strategic infrastructure projects benefiting all three council areas; and Local strategic infrastructure projects benefitting one or two areas, where these deliver wider community benefits, support new development, and help deliver sustainable growth....
Winning public art commission to transform Honeybourne Line
01 June 2026
An ambitious new series of sculptural “stations” celebrating Cheltenham’s rich history, communities and natural environment will brighten up one of the town’s busiest walkways. A Time, A Place will transform the Honeybourne Line into a journey through time, with six major sculptures and three entrance markers inspired by key moments in Cheltenham’s story....