Thirty Two

Activities

• Cheltenham is well known for its festivals, in particular the annual jazz and literary events (held in April/May and October respectively). Recent Literary Festivals have included talks by Fay Weldon, Bruce Parry, Richard Attenborough, Raymond Blanc and Toni Morrison, while Eartha Kitt, Van Morrison and Maceo Parker have appeared during the Jazz Festival
  
  
• Similarly renowned is Cheltenham Racecourse, which hosts its annual festival and the famous Gold Cup every March, as well as regular races throughout the year. Dress up smart and enjoy a flutter
  
  
• Wander around the city, admiring the beautiful Regency architecture. This is a very pretty place, particularly at Christmas when the lights illuminate the pretty buildings in town and carols are piped into the street
  
  
• Indulge in some retail therapy. Cheltenham's Promenade houses all the top-end high-street names (Russell & Bromley, LK Bennett, Serafina, The White Company), and nearby Montpellier has lovely independent boutiques
  
  
• The Cotswolds are right on your doorstep. Head out into the countryside and walk through idyllic villages with honey-coloured buildings and great swathes of green and pleasant land
  
  
• The Jonathans can recommend spas nearby if you feel in need of some pampering
  
  
• Back at Thirty Two, read a book in the guest lounge, or borrow a DVD to watch in your room