Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Cheltenham, England

A Traditional Barbers with a Whisky Bar and Lounge, a Champagne Nail Bar and Massage Studio! Earl's & Co. is set in a three storey Regency building on Cheltenham's Regent Street. Offering Wet Shaves, Haircuts, Manicures, Pedicures, Shellac, Massage and more! A complimentary Champagne or Whisky with every treatment!

We offer a range of packages giving you a rare opportunity to handle and fly a variety of Birds Of Prey here in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire the heart of The Cotswolds. Groups are intentionally kept small, this ensures everyone will get plenty of hands on time with the birds. Max 6 participants, although larger groups catered for on request. Therefore our experiences should not be compared to those found on the discount sites, where groups tend to be very large. Our sessions are designed to give you a more personal experience whether you choose our Hawk Walk, Owl encounter or one of our other packages our aim is to give you some very special memories to cherish.

Tonic is a beauty salon set in the beautiful Suffolks area of Cheltenham. Just outside the main centre, free parking is available on street. We are a beauty salon that offer both beauty and spa treatments to an exceptional standard. We take pride in our salon, and focus on providing the best possible experience for our clients. We look forward to welcoming you! Please do have a look at our website for information on treatments, and read our reviews to get a feel for how we operate. We are happy to accept bookings for couples, friends and parties too! We have capacity for two manicures, 2 pedicures and 2+massages to be completed simultaneously. The products we use include: Lycon Wax, CND, Mavala, Yon Ka, Aromaworks We have reopened since the Covid-19 lockdown and are operating in a Covid-19 Secure way, with your safety at the heart of what we do.

Brewerism Brewery Tours guided tours of microbreweries and pubs around Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. We work with brilliant independent businesses to provide our guests with a great experience exploring the local beer scene. Our tours are fun and informative: you'll learn about the brewing and beer industry and taste a wide range of interesting and delicious styles of beer. Each tour includes three stops at unique venues, samples of beer at each stop, and a snack along the way. Your guide is a friendly beer expert who will guide your tastings and share some fun beery facts. A great way to spend an afternoon! Our tours are great for groups - we offer a 10% discount for bookings of 10+ people on our public tours, or we can organise bespoke itineraries to suit your preferences. Join us to taste the best of the Southwest, support brilliant small businesses and have a great afternoon out.

SimAir737 Flight Simulators. Experience the thrill of flying the big jets in our newly upgraded B737-800 full sized simulator with 180 degree panoramic views. Fly out of Gloucestershire Airport to over 25,000 destinations worldwide guided by our professional instructors. Why not bring your friends and family to sit in the cabin seats to watch you fly. Refreshments available in our comfortable departure lounge and in the Aviator Pub on the airport. A fantastic experience for all the family.

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is a heritage railway over 14 miles (23km) long in the beautiful English Cotswolds. Visit the GWSR stations at Broadway (postcode WR12 7DF), Toddington (postcode GL54 5DT), Winchcombe (GL54 5LD), or Cheltenham Racecourse (GL50 4SH). Free parking, and there is so much to do in addition to riding on the heritage trains. There are authentic Great Western Railway stations and well-stocked shops. Catering options include on-train buffet cars, Broadway Station Refreshment Room, 1950s themed Coffee Pot Cafe at Winchcombe Station and the Flag & Whistle Restaurant at Toddington Station. There is a model railway coach and Discovery Coach at Winchcombe Station, whilst at Toddington there is a self-guided heritage trail, a children’s play area, a have-a-go signalbox and a locomotive yard viewing area. Check out our website to see the operating days, the train times and the range of this year's special events, both for enthusiasts and for children.

Sitting in the heart of the Cotswolds, Cotswold Farm Park has a long-standing reputation for a fun-filled day out. Visitors of all ages can interact closely with the animals and learn about farming, past and present. As the home of rare breed conservation, visitors can meet over 50 flocks and herds of farm animals, including Gloucestershire Old Spot Pigs and Highland cattle. The indoor barns can be enjoyed all year round, as they are undercover and protected from the elements. With an adventure playground, Farm Safari, Maze, Tractor School, Sand pits and Jumping pillows, there’s lots of entertainment for children of all ages. The on-site restaurant, serving seasonal food and Adam’s own beer, is a hit with the adults. There’s plenty to offer outside the Farm Park too. Experience the stunning diversity of animals and plants by completing the two mile Wildlife walk, or extend your stay by booking a pitch on the campsite. We hope to see you soon!

Explore Cheltenham’s historic house, the Holst Birthplace Museum, where composer Gustav Holst was born in 1874. The house is a time capsule of 19th century life with a working Victorian kitchen, Victorian bedroom, scullery and nursery. Visitors can also experience a Regency Sitting Room, of the type popular when Cheltenham was a fashionable spa town. It is the only Regency domestic room open to the public in the town and contains an impressive art collection. Composer Gustav Holst’s life and times can be discovered in his Music Room, complete with the piano on which he composed The Planets. The museum hosts a range of exhibitions, events and children’s activities throughout the year; including the popular ‘Bake Back in Time’ events which use the working coal-fired range.