Why choose this Oxford tour ?
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.
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What makes Discovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour a unique experience ?
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.
The tour passes by Cheltenham Minster, St Mary’s. You’ll hear about the church while you walk around it and through the graveyard.
The tour passes through Royal Crescent. You’ll hear the earliest important Georgian terrace to have been built in Cheltenham while you walk.
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.
The tour passes by the statue of Edward Wilson, one of Cheltenham’s most famous sons. You’ll learn about Wilson while you walk.
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.
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.
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.
The tour passes by Gustav Holst Statue. You’ll hear about Holst and his music while you walk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Discovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Discovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
Not Included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smarphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 19 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
