Discovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discovering Cheltenham: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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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 You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Itinerary
The Wilson, Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe 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(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour passes by Cheltenham Minster, St Mary's. You'll hear about the church while you walk around it and through the graveyard.Royal Crescent(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe 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(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe 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(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe 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(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe 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(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe 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(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe 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(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour passes by Gustav Holst Statue. You'll hear about Holst and his music while you walk.Queens Hotel Cheltenham(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe 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(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe 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(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe 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(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe tour ends in Montpellier Gardens. You'll hear about the gardens while you walk as well as some concluding remarks about regency era Cheltenham.
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