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Notgrove Estate
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Things to do with kids in Cheltenham
Cheltenham is a Regency spa town on the western edge of the Cotswolds, well known for its festivals and elegant parks. Families can enjoy Pittville Park and the outdoor Sandford Parks Lido in summer, with Sudeley Castle a short drive towards Winchcombe.
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This weekend near Cheltenham
Showing 5 family days out near your area · Sat 15 Aug – Sun 16 Aug. Add your postcode for drive times.
FRI–SUN · 31 Jul – 2 Aug 2026
South Cerney Airfield
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SAT · 5 Sep 2026
Moreton Showground, Batsford Road
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SAT–SUN · 15–16 Aug 2026
Lake Field, Fairford
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SUN · 13 Sep 2026
Speech House Hotel, Forest of Dean
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Cheltenham days out, answered
What are the best family days out near Cheltenham?
Family days out near Cheltenham include The Wilson, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Sandford Parks Lido and Pittville Park, all within easy reach. Add your postcode above to sort the full list of 18 attractions by drive time from your door.
What can you do on a rainy day with kids near Cheltenham?
Good wet-weather options near Cheltenham include The Wilson, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum and Sudeley Castle & Gardens, both with indoor or undercover sections. Use the rainy day filter above to see all wet-weather options sorted by drive time.
What free things are there to do with kids near Cheltenham?
Free family days out near Cheltenham include The Wilson, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum and Pittville Park, where entry costs nothing. Tap Free only above to see all no-entry-fee options sorted by how far the drive is.
Are there SEND-friendly days out near Cheltenham?
Yes, Museum of Gloucester is listed as SEND-friendly near Cheltenham, with accessible paths, sensory areas or additional-needs provision. Filter by SEND-friendly above to see all options.