Gloucestershire Trip Overview
Are you looking for a way to see Cheltenham, the party capital of Regency era England without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Discover how the humble pigeon transformed the town into a leading Regency resort town that attracted royal patronage.
• Hear from producer Owen Bowles, a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for the Heart of England region
• Do it all in 90 minutes] or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Additional Info
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Starts: Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Are you looking for a way to see Cheltenham, the party capital of Regency era England without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Discover how the humble pigeon transformed the town into a leading Regency resort town that attracted royal patronage.
• Hear from producer Owen Bowles, a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for the Heart of England region
• Do it all in 90 minutes] or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: The Wilson, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT England
The tour starts in front of The Wilson, an art gallery and museum. You’ll hear a bit about the gallery and museum, be introduced to how VoiceMap works and learn a bit about Cheltenham’s history before the tour officially starts.
Pass By: Cheltenham Minster, St Mary’s, 44 Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3PL, UK
The tour passes by Cheltenham Minster, St Mary’s. You’ll hear about the church while you walk around it and through the graveyard.
Pass By: Royal Crescent, Royal Cres, Cheltenham GL50, UK
The tour passes through Royal Crescent. You’ll hear the earliest important Georgian terrace to have been built in Cheltenham while you walk.
Pass By: The Minotaur and the Hare, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1PJ England
The tour passes by The Hare and the Minotaur by local sculptor Sophie Ryder. You’ll learn more about Cheltenham’s history while you walk.
Pass By: Edward Wilson Statue, The Promenade, Cheltenham England
The tour passes by the statue of Edward Wilson, one of Cheltenham’s most famous sons. You’ll learn about Wilson while you walk.
Pass By: Neptune Fountain, The Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1PP England
The tour passes by the majestic Neptune Fountain. You’ll hear about the fountain including who designed it, where it gets its water from and who made it while you walk.
Pass By: Cheltenham Town Hall, Town Hall Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA England
The tour passes by the impressive Cheltenham Town Hall. You’ll hear about town hall like how it was once used entertainment venue for concerts, banquets, dances, and balls while you walk.
Pass By: Imperial Square and Gardens, Cheltenham GL50, UK
The tour passes through Cheltenham’s Imperial Gardens which were once for the exclusive use of visitors to the Sherborne, later known as the Imperial Spa. You’ll hear a bit more about the gardens while you walk.
Pass By: Gustav Holst Statue, Imperial Gardens Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QB England
The tour passes by Gustav Holst Statue. You’ll hear about Holst and his music while you walk.
Pass By: Queens Hotel Cheltenham – MGallery, The, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1NN, UK
The tour passes by Queens Hotel Cheltenham, one of the first purpose-built hotels in Europe. You’ll be shown interesting architectural features and hear about the hotel while you walk.
Pass By: Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham GL50, UK
The tour goes through a section of Montpellier Walk which was designed by Cheltenham architect William Hill Knight. You’ll hear about this retail strip while you walk.
Pass By: Cheltenham College Chapel, Sandford Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7LD, UK
The tour passes by Cheltenham College Chapel which was designed by Henry Prothero. You’ll hear about the chapel and a famous day pupil of the college while you walk.
Pass By: Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier Spa Rd, Cheltenham, Cheltenham GL50 1UL England
The tour ends in Montpellier Gardens. You’ll hear about the gardens while you walk as well as some concluding remarks about regency era Cheltenham.
