Discovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Cheltenham, GB
84% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 1.5 to 2 hours
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Audio guided in English
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Unlimited access before & after
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Offline access to audio & maps
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Private self-guided tour
Explore Cheltenham at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour, featuring rich history and captivating stories from the Regency era.
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Included
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Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata -
Voicemap app for android and ios
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Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in english
Excluded
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Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route -
Smarphone and headphones
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Food and drinks
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Transportation
Explore Cheltenham at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour, featuring rich history and captivating stories from the Regency era.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Cheltenham's art gallery and museum
- Walk around the historic Cheltenham Minster, St Mary's
- Explore the beautiful Royal Crescent, an important Georgian terrace
- Learn about Cheltenham's history at The Hare and the Minotaur sculpture
- Discover the famous son of Cheltenham at the Edward Wilson statue
Meeting Point
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.
51 Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JT , United Kingdom
End Point
The tour ends in Montpellier Gardens.
24 Montpellier Spa Rd, Cheltenham GL50 1UL , United Kingdom
What to expect
The Wilson, Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum
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.
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.
Royal Cres
The tour passes through Royal Crescent. You'll hear the earliest important Georgian terrace to have been built in Cheltenham while you walk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gustav Holst Statue
The tour passes by Gustav Holst Statue. You'll hear about Holst and his music while you walk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Start at the Cheltenham Town Hall. -
Don’t miss the beautiful Montpellier Gardens.
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The audio tour allows for cozy café breaks.
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Check out the local shops along the route.
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Perfect for a sunny day stroll!
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