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Discover a veritable jewel box of hidden gems when you escape the everyday in Gloucester and Cheltenham. Here’s an insider’s guide to those tucked-away places that provide unforgettable shopping, eating, and drinking experiences.
The heritage city of Gloucester and festival town of Cheltenham are just a few miles apart but proud of our unique characters.
Both have our roots firmly in the past, with Gloucester’s importance cemented by the Romans and Cheltenham’s position as one of the UK’s foremost spa towns confirmed during the early 19th Century’s Regency period, yet both are forward-thinking and cosmopolitan places that are constantly developing and evolving.
These destinations are great for exploring, shopping, eating, and drinking and simply passing the time, with a fabulous selection of independent businesses offering a friendly welcome to visitors and locals alike.
Shopping
Fashion lovers are spoilt for choice at The Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet. Brands include Adidas, All Saints, Oasis, Barbour, Beautyoutlet,Calvin Klein,Dune, Fatface, Jack Wills, Joules, Levis, M&S, and many more!
In Cheltenham, areas such as Montpellier and The Promenade are home to a variety of fantastic boutiques and shops. This includes Caroline Charles, Beatrice von Trescow, Monrose Boutique, The Union Project, and many more!
Markets
There’s nothing like a good market to stock up on delicious goodies to take home. Farmers’ markets are firmly established in both Gloucester and Cheltenham, bringing produce from the surrounding countryside and artisan and speciality delicacies made nearby.
Gloucester’s is held at The Cross, the point where Northgate, Southgate, Eastgate and Westgate Streets meet, every Friday from 9am to 3pm while Cheltenham’s comes to the Promenade every second and last Friday from 9am to 2pm.
The historic Eastgate Market in Gloucester is also worth a visit for fresh fish, meat and other items.
Quirky Bars and Pubs
If you like a great atmosphere, delicious cocktails or artisan beers and ciders, Gloucester and Cheltenham has a fantastic range of bars and pubs from which to choose. These spots are perfect for pre-theatre or dinner drinks, or for partying long into the night.
In Gloucester, The Coal Kitchen Cocktail Bar and Restaurant in Merchants Road, Gloucester Quays, has an amazing location on the waterside in the listed Pillar & Lucy Warehouse, with views of the historic docks.Gloucester’s fine selection of pubs include Robert Raikes Inn located in Southgate Street, a 16th Century timber-framed town house that was home to the founder of the Sunday School movement. The Fountain Inn on Westgate Street, just a stone’s throw from Gloucester Cathedral, is a 19th Century pub serving real ale. Meanwhile Tank, in Llanthony Road, Gloucester, specialises in beers from Gloucester Brewery just a minute away.
In Cheltenham, The Clarence Social, situated behind The Promenade in Cheltenham, offers classically inspired cocktails, bar food, live music and guest DJs. Cocktails are served with a theatrical twist at Botanica in Bath Road, Cheltenham, which is cosy and has vibrant décor, along with live music every Friday. If pubs are more your thing, try the Sandford Park Ale House in the High Street in Cheltenham.The oldest pub in Cheltenham is The Old Restoration, which has stood in the High Street since 1661.
Restaurants
The cosmopolitan vibe running through Gloucester and Cheltenham is much in evidence in our restaurants.
Purslane in Rodney Road, Cheltenham, offers a creative menu focused on sustainably caught seafood. Fish is also the speciality at The Barn at the Severn & Wye, located at Chaxhill just outside Gloucester.
For food inspired by France, try Le Champignon Sauvage in Suffolk Road, Cheltenham, which has two Michelin stars. Muse Brasserie in St George’s Place, Cheltenham, takes inspiration from both France and India to create delicious dishes.
Turkish and Mediterranean-inspired dishes can be found at Daphne Restaurant in Crescent Place, Cheltenham. Greek on the Docks in Gloucester offers Greek and Mediterranean cuisine and a relaxing atmosphere.
Great pizza restaurants in Gloucester include Hooker & Eight in Westgate Street.
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