Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for the Cotswolds
Regency Cheltenham and Historic Gloucester
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Viaduct ©Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
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Cheltenham ©Marketing Cheltenham, Photographer Mikal Ludlow
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Cheltenham ©Marketing Cheltenham, Photographer Mikal Ludlow
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Gloucester Cathedral, Cotswolds
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Exterior of Gloucester Cathedral ©Visit Gloucester
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The Cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral ©Visit Gloucester
This tour offers the opportunity to discover regency Cheltenham, historic Gloucester, and the picturesque Cotswolds town of Broadway, and take a steam train ride on the heritage Gloucester Warwickshire Railway. We also enjoy a full day tour of the picturesque Cotswolds including Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh and Broadway.
Dates
dates on request
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
If time and route permit, why not travel to your hotel via the Cotswolds to see some of the picturesque market towns and villages.
Day 2
Steam train ride and Cheltenham
This morning, we travel to Broadway, often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’. The pretty tree-lined High Street includes a mixture of period houses and picturesque honey-coloured Cotswold stone cottages. We then travel to Broadway station for a steam train ride on the Gloucester Warwickshire Railway. The 55-minute journey towards Cheltenham passes through delightful Cotswolds scenery with views over the Vale of Evesham to the distant Malvern Hills. Specifically designed as a pleasure health resort for wealthy visitors, Cheltenham Spa is an elegant town with many of the regency, architectural and heritage features still to be seen today.
Day 3
Gloucester, its Cathedral and Historic Docks
Today we travel to Gloucester. Our first stop is the 11th century Gloucester Cathedral, where a volunteer guide will reveal many of the stories and secrets of this extraordinary building. Of special interest is the medieval Great Cloister, famous for its fan vaulting. The cloisters have also appeared in the Harry Potter films and on TV in Sherlock, Wolf Hall and Doctor Who. The historic Gloucester Docks, just a short walk away, offers a dramatic waterfront, converted warehouses and an array of restaurants and bars. Next door is Gloucester Quays with more than 60 outlet shops.
Day 4
“Free Time” to explore beautiful Cheltenham
Suggested Free Attractions
- Stroll along The Promenade, one of Cheltenham’s most beautiful streets, lined with historic Regency architecture, independent shops, and cafés.
- Visit the Neptune Fountain, one of the town’s most recognisable landmarks and a great photo opportunity.
- Relax in the beautiful Imperial Gardens and Montpellier Gardens, both featuring colourful floral displays, ornamental landscaping, and plenty of seating.
- Wander through Pittville Park, Cheltenham’s largest park, where you can enjoy lakeside walks and views of the historic Pittville Pump Room.
- Visit The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum (free admission), showcasing local history, fine art, and Arts & Crafts collections.
- Browse Cheltenham’s boutique shopping streets or simply enjoy watching the world go by in one of the many public squares.
Day 5
Return home
Featured Hotel
Cheltenham Chase Hotel ****
This charming hotel is perfectly located for exploring both the spa town of Cheltenham and the town of Gloucester. The hotel offers all amenities needed for a relaxing and comfortable stay. There is a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and laundry service. The Health Club and Spa invites you to unwind your body and mind with a sauna, solarium, spa, pool and gym. The hotel has 122 en-suite bedrooms which are stylishly furnished and feature a plasma-screen TV, seating space, work desk and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms for disabled use are available. The hotel has a lift and on-site coach parking.
