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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:High_Street,_Cheltenham_-_geograph.org.uk_-_454026.jpgAuthor: Pauline Eccles
Cheltenham is a spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, England. The town covers 46.61 sq km (18 sq mi) and has a population of 115,000 people (2012 estimate).
Cheltenham took its name from the River Chelt. Little is known of it, apart from that it received a market charter in 1226. It remained a small village until the discovery of mineral springs in the area in 1716. The visit of King George III with his consort and royal princesses, the spa in Cheltenham received a tremendous boost in popularity.
Cheltenham's position as a tourist destination was further enhanced with the opening of its racecourse in 1815. Apart from horse racing, Cheltenham also has a number of light industries that include food processing, electronics and aerospace. Among the major brands with a presence in Cheltenham include Kraft Foods and Cadbury's.
Cheltenham is noted for its Regency architecture, regarded as one of the finest examples of regency towns in England. A number of buildings in the town have been listed as of heritage value.
Cheltenham Ladies College: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Montpellier_Street_-_geograph.org.uk_-_991198.jpgAuthor: Dave Croker
Visiting Cheltenham
From London, take the M40 motorway until Exit 40, then continue heading west on the A40 until you arrive at Cheltenham.Places of Interest in Cheltenham
- Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum: Museum with an outstanding collection of decorative arts, particularly from the era of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
- Cheltenham Synagogue: Synagogue dating to 1820, acclaimed as one of the best non-Anglican ecclesiastical buildings in Britain.
- St Gregory's Church: Roman Catholic church in Cheltenham.
- St Mary's Church: Anglican parish church of Cheltenham.
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