St. Matthews Church - Clarence Street Cheltenham Internationals meets here every Thursday at 7.30pm.
Travel
Train: Cheltenham Spa railway station is a 20 minute walk from the town centre, or you can get a bus there from the town centre
If you are a full time student or under 23 you will qualify for a Young Person's Railcard which gives a 30% discount on rail travel
Coach: The main bus station in Cheltenham is on Royal Well Road, where you can catch National Express coaches for travel around the UK
See their website: www.nationalexpress.com or call 08705 808080.
Coaches are often cheaper than the train, and student travel discounts are available
Places to go and see in Cheltenham
The Library - Clarence Street: A useful place for local information, studying & reference books. You can become a member and borrow books for free, DVDs and videos for a charge. You just need to take along proof that you have a local address.
The Promenade: The home of Cheltenham's 'posh' shops, the Municipal offices and the Tourist Information Office
Tourist Information - the Promenade: Information about the local area, events, maps, transport and places to visit.
Call 01242 522878 or try the website
Imperial Gardens: Imperial Gardens always has an impressive display of flowers in the formal Regency gardens
Here you'll also find the Beer Garden - a popular place to relax in summer
Montpellier: A area with interesting shops and cafes in pleasant 19th century buildings
Pittville Park and Pump Rooms: Where the Spa is. Nice park to walk through - occasional concerts at the pump rooms.
Entertainment
Cheltenham has lots of restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs.
There are two theatres in the town centre The Everyman (Regent Street) and The Playhouse (Bath Road)
Concerts and other events are held regularly at the Town Hall (Imperial Square), including Cheltenham's festivals. More information about the festivals can be found at www.cheltenhamfestivals.co.uk
The Odeon Cinema is on Winchcombe Street
Useful shops if you're moving to Cheltenham
On the High Street you'll find everyday shops selling anything you may wish to buy - including two indoor shopping malls - Regent Arcade and Beechwood Shopping Centre
Shops worth noting are:
Argos - Household items and electrical goods
Woolworths - Household goods, including things like plates and saucepans
Wilkinsons - On the Lower High Street - lots of low-priced houshold goods and cleaning products
Housewives Choice - Fresh fruit and vegetables at a good price on the Lower High Street
There are also a couple of Asian food stores on the Lower High Street
Banks, building societies, and estate agents can all be found on the High Street.
The main Post Office is on the Lower High Street and there is also a smaller one in Montpellier Parade
If you're looking for secondhand furniture, the charity Sue Ryder runs an excellent shop on St George's Place
