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CHELTENHAMGLOUCESTER

“The lifestyle here really does live up to the overused adjective vibrant”

- The Sunday Times 2015

HIGHLIGHTS:Just some of our students’ favourites…

MARCH Cheltenham Racing Festival

Gloucester Spring Fest

APRIL Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Gloucester Beer Festival

MAY Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts

Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival

Cheltenham Poetry Festival

JUNECheltenham Science Festival

Wychwood Music Festival

Cheltenham Food Festival

JULY 2000trees Music Festival

Cheltenham Music Festival

Cheltenham Cricket Festival

AUGUST Football in the River, Bourton

Gloucester SportBeat Festival

SEPTEMBER Cheltenham Comedy Festival

Cheltenham Half Marathon

OCTOBER Cheltenham Literature Festival

Gloucester ‘Strike-a-Light’ Performing Arts Festival

DECEMBER Cheltenham and Gloucester Christmas Markets

CONTACTEmail: enquiries@glos.ac.uk

Phone: 03330 141414

SAVOURWe’re well known for our local flavours. From cheese to cider, Gloucestershire has a great food culture. And there’s plenty to explore, from street food and breweries to award-winning farmers’ markets and cuisine from all corners of the globe.

PLAYGloucestershire is a place for adventure junkies. Ski the longest dry slope in the country, explore ancient forests on zip wires or conquer our famous hills on a mountain bike. You can surf the Severn bore, skate one of the largest and most unique indoor skate parks in the world or try anything from angling to archery at Cotswold Water Park.

Turtle Bay, Caribbean restaurant, Cheltenham

The Warehouse Climbing Centre, Gloucester

Students’ Union Bar, Park Campus

Football in the River, Bourton-on-the-Water

CHILL With the best of urban and rural lifestyles, living here is easy. Green spaces, great bars, cafés and leisure hubs offer plenty of favourite spots for kicking back and meeting friends.

DISCOVERCelebrate tradition on land, in water and from the top of some very steep hills. Whether it’s the thrill of chasing cheese (yes, cheese!), taking a shine to shin-kicking or playing football in a river, Gloucestershire’s ancient customs are still attracting crowds in the 21st century.

EMBRACEGloucestershire is alive with an eclectic mix of events, with over 45 music, arts, science, literature, food and sports festivals every year – that’s almost one every week! Many of our students can be found working behind the scenes, too. The Students’ Union Summer Ball is the highlight of the social calendar. Every year thousands of students are entertained by DJs and acts such as Professor Green, Jess Glynne and Example.

Fashion students with Superdry

2000trees Music Festival

PARTYFrom the loud and proud to the quiet and traditional, a huge variety of pubs, bars and nightclubs can be found all over the county. Indie and student nights, cocktail bars and a tiki club are just some of the venues bringing the streets alive at night, along with a thriving live music scene, theatres and concert halls.

Gloucestershire All Golds rugby league team

FOLLOWA long-standing and proud sporting culture means there’s world-class horse racing, premiership rugby, football and county cricket on your doorstep. The university’s own sports clubs compete fiercely in everything from American football to weightlifting and – thanks to the All Golds – we’re the only university with a professional rugby league team.

Ibibio Sound Machine, Cheltenham Jazz Festival

THRIVEAs a hub for global business and entrepreneurs, Gloucestershire is a great place to make your mark. With inspiring international brands such as Superdry and GE Aviation choosing to base themselves here, it’s no wonder so many of our students make it their home after graduation.

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Birmingham 60m 75min

25 | Banksy Artwork

Here you will find one of the town’s most famous artworks on the wall of an end-of-terrace house

26 | Pittville Park

The largest park in Cheltenham includes a fishing lake, tennis courts, pitch-and-putt golf and a skate park. It’s a popular spot for runners too

27 | Everyman Theatre

This beautiful Victorian theatre has a varied programme, attracting audiences from afar. Productions include drama, opera, musicals, comedy and dance

28 | Sandford Parks Lido

The Cheltenham Lido is one of the largest outdoor swimming pools in the UK. Opened in 1935 it’s a heritage gem and the perfect spot for cooling off in the summer sun

29 | The Brewery

A mix of restaurants, bars, cinemas, bowling and a gym make this a favourite Cheltenham hotspot for socialising

30 | The Frog and Fiddle

An iconic symbol of Cheltenham’s student scene and where many of our Students’ Union societies hold events such as open mic nights. With a pool hall and 14 screens for live sport, you’ll never miss a match. You can also catch up-and-coming artists; this is where local music hero Frank Turner made his name

31 | GCHQ

Nicknamed the Doughnut, this is the official site of the UK Government Communications Headquarters and where many of our students find jobs. It also features in films and TV shows such as Spooks

17 | The Wilson Art Gallery

Cheltenham’s art gallery and museum which opened in 1899. It is named after explorer Dr Edward Wilson who was born in the town

18 | Cheltenham Town Hall

The backdrop for a year-round programme of shows, concerts and exhibitions. The grand 1902 building plays a central role in many of the town’s festivals

19 | Leisure at Sports Centre

An official partner of the university’s sport programme, Leisure at Cheltenham includes a variety of fantastic facilities: an athletics track, swimming pool, diving board, fitness suite, squash courts, and a spa with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi

20 | Superdry HQ

Cheltenham is home to Superdry’s global HQ. The international fashion label launched here over a decade ago and the university has very close links with the brand

21 | Cheltenham Town FC

Whaddon Road is the scene of great highs and lows on Saturday afternoons as the home of Cheltenham Town Football Club, aka ‘The Robins’

22 | Cheltenham Racecourse

The famous Cheltenham Festival attracts celebrities and royals every March. It’s also a major entertainment venue, hosting music festivals and shows. It provides work opportunities for our students and boasts the biggest student party of the year, our Summer Ball

23 | Festival Gardens

Two of Cheltenham’s most popular outdoor areas, Montpellier Gardens and Imperial Square, are transformed into colourful villages thanks to the marquees, pop-up cafés, food stalls and street entertainers that accompany the internationally known festivals celebrating jazz, science, music and literature

24 | The Promenade

With its classic architecture, café terraces and smart shops, the wide tree-lined promenade is the ideal place for retail therapy

01 | Gloucester Cathedral

With its tower dominating Gloucester’s skyline, this medieval masterpiece serves many functions: art gallery, music venue and film set, to name a few. It was used to create the corridors of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films

02 | Kingsholm Stadium

Home to Gloucester Rugby, Kingsholm Stadium is situated in the middle of the city. Off-season it regularly hosts pop concerts and has welcomed acts including Tom Jones, McFly, The Wanted and Jess Glynne

03 | Gloucester High Street

These streets have been home to traders for a thousand years and now boast a modern mix of shopping centres, independent boutiques, delis, restaurants and coffee shops

04 | GL1 Leisure Centre

The place to go if you’re looking to up your heart rate; includes four swimming pools, sports facilities, a fitness area, regular exercise classes and a café with wi-fi access

05 | Historic Docks

The old brick warehouses are home to a host of cool cafés and bars, a museum and micro-brewery. It’s also a popular film location setting the scene for films such as Tim Burton's new film Alice Through the Looking Glass

06 | Gloucester Quays

A modern leisure hotspot with a shopping outlet. There’s also a multiplex cinema, gym, bars, restaurants and regular markets

07 | Indoor Climbing

A Victorian warehouse converted into an impressive indoor climbing wall with something for climbing novice or veteran

08 | Gloucester Guildhall

A thriving entertainment venue situated in the heart of the city, hosting live music, comedy, theatre, films and exhibitions

09 | Vintage Cinema

The Sherborne Cinema is a 1930s-themed Art Deco picture house in Gloucester screening the latest releases along with arthouse flicks, vintage classics and children’s films

10 | The Tailor of Gloucester

A charming museum and gift shop dedicated to the life and works of Beatrix Potter

11 | Robert Raikes’ House

You can feel the history in every rafter of this characterful sixteenth-century timber framed pub

12 | 2000trees Music Festival

One weekend, 90 bands and four stages. Kick back and enjoy the best new and underground music at this award-winning festival

13 | Ski and Snowboard Centre

The longest dry ski slope in England and Wales!

14 | Cheese Rolling

Cooper’s Hill near Gloucester is the setting for the world-famous cheese rolling event which dates back to the 1800s

15 | Rush Skate Park

This award-winning skate park is one of the largest in the world, offering a unique experience for skaters and BMX riders

16 | Puzzlewood

Located in the ancient and beautiful Forest of Dean, this unique and enchanting place has been the backdrop for many hit TV shows and blockbuster films including Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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