Visitor attractions and information - Cheltenham
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Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
GL50 4SH. 01242 513 014. With over £5 million of prize
money on offer throughout the season, it is no wonder that we
attract the best National Hunt horses from England, Ireland,
France and beyond. We ensure that, when the horses get here they
are looked after like royalty, with all the facilities normally
associated with top training yards. www.cheltenham.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts of Cheltenham. |
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Hailes
Abbey, Nr Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5PB.Tel:
01242 602 398. Built in the 13th century by Richard, Earl of
Cornwall, Hailes became famous when presented with a phial that
was said to contain the blood of Christ. National Trust. Charges
apply. Location: About
6 miles north east of Cheltenham. |
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Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, nr Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire GL54 3LJ. Tel: 01242 890256. Remains of one of
the largest Romano-British villas in the country. 1700 year-old
stately home. National Trust. Charges apply. About 8 miles south east of Cheltenham. |
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Holst
Birthplace Museum, 4 Clarence Road, Pittville, Cheltenham, Glos,
GL52 2AY. Tel: 01242 524846. Cheltenham's Regency terrace house
where Gustav Holst, composer of The Planets was born in 1874.
Gift shop specialising in Holst recordings and Victorian style
toys. Limited disabled access - not suitable for wheelchair users. www.holstmuseum.org.uk. Location: In the centre of Cheltenham. |
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
plc, The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucesteshire, GL54 5DT.
Telephone: 01242 621405. Since 1981, volunteers have restored
over 10 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam
and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. Visit the GWR at Toddington,
Winchcombe, or Cheltenham Race Course stations. www.gwsr.com.
Station at Cheltenham. |
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