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Discovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Cheltenham
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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...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smarphone and headphones
Food and drinks
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum and The Wilson Kitchen arts café
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Montpellier Gardens
The tour ends in Montpellier Gardens.
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
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Cheltenham Minster, St Mary's
The tour passes by Cheltenham Minster, St Mary's. You'll hear about the church while you walk around it and through the graveyard.
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Royal Crescent
The tour passes through Royal Crescent. You'll hear the earliest important Georgian terrace to have been built in Cheltenham while you walk.
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The Minotaur and the Hare
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.
5
Edward Wilson Statue
The tour passes by the statue of Edward Wilson, one of Cheltenham's most famous sons. You'll learn about Wilson while you walk.
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Neptune Fountain
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.
7
Cheltenham Town Hall
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.
8
Imperial Square and Gardens
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.
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Gustav Holst Statue
The tour passes by Gustav Holst Statue. You'll hear about Holst and his music while you walk.
10
Queens Hotel Cheltenham
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.
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Montpellier 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.
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Cheltenham College Chapel
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.
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Montpellier Gardens
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.
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...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smarphone and headphones
Food and drinks
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum and The Wilson Kitchen arts café
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
