Our Town

Our Town

Welcome to Cheltenham

For more than 170 years, beautiful Regency Cheltenham has been our home. We are located in the heart of the town, close to parks, restaurants and shops.

Take a tour around town with Sixth Form Prefects Bea and Mofe, below.

With annual jazz, science, music, literature, street art, films, wellbeing, cricket, horse racing and food festivals, Cheltenham provides students with year-round cultural opportunities and access to inspiring speakers and events.

Located on the edge of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ideal for outdoor pursuits, College camps and Duke of Edinburgh adventures. It is also home to GCHQ and the emerging ‘Golden Valley’ cyber development.

Cheltenham offers excellent transport links, with easy access to Bristol, Birmingham and Oxford, and regular services to London and Heathrow as well as a wide range of accommodation, pubs and restaurants for visitors.

two pupils sitting in a garden a scenic photo of Pittville Pump Room three pupils sitting in front of a fountain, smiling and writing in their notebooks a photo of a 'JAZZ' sign at Cheltenham Jazz Festival four pupils walking and talking in Montpellier, Cheltenham a scenic photo of the Cheltenham Literature Festival arch sign, which read 'Cheltenham Literature'

Find us

If travelling by car, please use GL50 3AA and follow the parking arrangements for your visit

Cheltenham Spa Station is within easy reach, with taxis on hand and frequent direct trains from across the UK, including London Paddington, Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Swindon, Reading, Cardiff Central, Manchester Piccadilly, Leeds, and Edinburgh.

5 minutes

from Cheltenham Spa Station

63 minutes

from Birmingham International Airport

90 minutes

from London Heathrow Airport

Local Amenities

Explore local hotels, restaurants, and other amenities that might be useful during your stay in Cheltenham.

Please note, these are not recommendations, and College has no affiliation with these businesses.

 
 
 

For a wider roundup of events and attractions, local guides such as those hosted by SoGlos or Visit Cheltenham are useful places to start.

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  • Ideas
  • Friendships
  • Minds
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