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* The Pittville Pump Room where visitors can sample the spa water | * The Pittville Pump Room where visitors can sample the spa water | ||
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==Notable institutions== | ==Notable institutions== | ||
Revision as of 20:15, March 22, 2017
Cheltenham (or Cheltenham Spa) is a town in Gloucestershire, England. Cheltenham became a fashionable health resort in the 18th century and visitors included King George III. It is noted for its Regency architecture.[1]
Places of interest
Places of interest include:
- The Pittville Pump Room where visitors can sample the spa water
- Prestbury Park racecourse
- The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway[2]
Notable institutions
- Cheltenham Ladies College
- Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)
Transport
Cheltenham Spa railway station is located on the Bristol to Birmingham main line and Cheltenham is close to the M5 motorway.