Cheltenham

Cheltenham is the Capital of the Cotswolds and is renowned for its Regency architecture, superb shopping, colourful parks and lovely floral displays. You can expect fantastic accommodation and a wide variety of restaurants which make Cheltenham a good touring base for the Cotswolds.

The discovery of the spa waters here in 1716 really put the town on the map. Apparently the spring waters were discovered by a flock of pigeons which locals noticed were thriving so decided to try the water and found that it cured many of the disorders that afflicted 18th century England

If you feel like tasting the spa waters that made the town famous, then stop at the Pittville Pump to "take the waters" and whilst your there have a look at the incredible ‘Gallery of Fashion’. The displays of flowers in the numerous parks around Cheltenham like Pittville and Sandford have helped win the Britain in Bloom trophy.