PLAN YOUR VISIT
22 february 2025 | cheltenham racecourse | cheltenham
- FREE travel talks with inspiring speakers,
- FREE photography masterclasses,
- FREE coffee table JRNY Travel Magazine,
- FREE festival tote bag,
- FREE giveaways and prizes,
- FREE access to the World Travel Photography Awards Photo Gallery,
- FREE walk-up Travel Experts Bar – get all your travel related questions answered,
- FREE holiday advice – meet expert travel artisans covering all corners of the world!
FAQs
Q: When is the festival?
A: The Cheltenham Travel Festival 2025 runs on Saturday 22nd February 2025.
Q: What are the festival opening times?
A: Saturday 22 February: 10am – 4pm.
Q: How can I see who is exhibiting at the festival?
A: New exhibitors are added to the website here on a weekly basis, so please check back regularly to see the most up-to-date listings.
Q: How can I see what free talks are on at the festival?
A: All Talking Travel topics, times and speakers are confirmed, and can be found on the website here.
Q: How much are tickets and how do I book?
A: The ticket prices for The Cheltenham Travel Festival are £9 per adult day. Bookings are made via the Cheltenham Town Hall box office here. Visit their website to find about the different options for making bookings.
Q: Can children come to the festival?
A: Yes, children are welcome at the festival. Children under 16 are FREE. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Q: Can I buy tickets on the door at the festival?
A: Due to limited availability, tickets may not be available to purchase at the door. Please book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
Q. Do you offer any discounts for media?
A: Cheltenham Travel Festival welcomes members of the press from around the world and is happy to provide approved media members with valid accreditation, a complimentary press badge.
Q. If I have issues with my booking, who should I contact?
A: For any questions regarding your ticket purchase, either during booking or afterward please get in touch with Cheltenham Town Hall Box Office, our ticketing agent. They can be contacted by email on [email protected] or via phone on 01242 528764.
Q. Where can I find visitor accessibility information for the festival?
A: Cheltenham Racecourse aims to provide an accessible environment for all people, including the elderly, those with young children, and accessibility needs. Where possible, they are happy to make special arrangements and assist with any requirements, but these must be made in advance of the day.
If you require an electric or manual wheelchair for your day please visit the website. Please note these must be hired in advance.
Click here for more information on their website: Venue Accessibility | Cheltenham Racecourse
VENUE, DATES & TIMES
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham Road, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH
Saturday 22 February 2024: 10:00am – 4pm
FOOD & DRINK
We will operate a small pop-up café within the Racecourse with a range of hot and cold drinks, and a small selection of snacks.
HOW TO GET THERE
Cheltenham Racecourse is a 30 minute walk from Cheltenham town centre.
Cheltenham is located off junctions 10 and 11 of the M5* and on the A40 if you are travelling from London and Oxford. Follow the postcode GL50 4SH for directions to the venue.
For on the day local travel information, please visit www.trafficengland.com, should you require up to date information on the routes in Gloucestershire including: A40 west of J11 of the M5; M5; A417/A419; and the A46 east of J9 M5
*Please be aware you can only exit at junction 10 in a southbound direction, and can only access the M5 at junction 10 if you intend to travel on the northbound carriageway.
Cheltenham Racecourse offers plenty FREE of on-site car parking, available for all conferences and events.
The main parking area for Accessible Car Parking is Blue 2 which is located near to North Entrance, please follow directional signage on approach to the racecourse and instructions from the car parking stewards. Please ensure on arrival to the racecourse you display your blue
badge clearly for the parking attendants to see.
For further enquiry, contact [email protected]
Or view their accessibility guide here: Venue Accessibility | Cheltenham Racecourse
National Express coaches serve Cheltenham Bus Station which is located in the centre of Cheltenham.
Service D also runs regularly from the centre of town to the Racecourse. For timetable information, please check Stagecoach’s website.
The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa. Located approximately two miles from the Racecourse, taxis are readily available from the station. Stagecoach’s Service D also runs regularly from the train station to the Racecourse. For timetable information, please check Stagecoach’s website.
VENUE LOCATION
TICKET PURCHASE AND VISITOR TERMS & CONDITIONS
- By attending Cheltenham Travel Festival (the festival), you do so entirely at your own risk. Tailormade Inspiration Ltd (the Organisers) shall not be liable for any injury, damage, or loss to you, other than in respect of any injury or loss arising directly because of our own negligence. You agree to take full responsibility for your own safety, property, health, and wellbeing during and after the event and, if unsure of your own ability or condition to attend, to take appropriate third-party advice.
- Visitors will not be allowed admission to the festival without a valid ticket.
- Tickets are valid for specific booked session of the festival.
- For attendee’s safety, the Organisers reserve the right to refuse admission, and may conduct security searches.
- Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged, transferred, or resold for commercial gain.
- The Organisers reserve the right to alter or vary the content or timing of the whole or any part of the festival due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control without being obliged to refund or exchange tickets.
- Ticket bookers are responsible for ensuring everyone in their party is aware of and adheres to all terms and conditions.
- The Organisers cannot accept financial or other responsibility for any loss or liability incurred by visitors to the festival because of contracts entered by visitors with any exhibitor or advice sought or obtained from any exhibitor.
- The Organisers cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property brought to the festival.
- Visitors may be photographed, filmed, or recorded for marketing, broadcast, or security purposes during the festival. By attending the festival, visitors authorise such photography and recording and permits the Organisers to use their images, likeness, and voice for archival and promotional purposes in any and all media, without liability, compensation or credit.
- The sale of any articles in the gangways or anywhere on the Exhibition premises is strictly forbidden except with the written permission of the Organisers, and the Organisers reserves the right at their absolute discretion to confiscate any such articles for infringement of the condition.
- Please check all your tickets on purchase, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
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