Cheltenham Areas

  BATTLEDOWN, FAIRVIEW

One of the least densily populated areas in Cheltenham, Battledown is a quiet residential area situated on the eastern edge of Cheltenham, surrounded by Cleeve Hill.

  BENHALL, THE REDDINGS

Known mostly for the doughnut-like building of GCHQ headquarters, located on the northern edge of the area, Benhall is a nice residential area of 1960s housing.

 BISHOP'S CLEEVE, SOUTHAM

Although not administratively part of Cheltenham, Bishop's Cleeve lies only 3 miles from Cheltenham. Numerous historical buildings are centred around St. Michael's Church.

 CHARLTON KINGS

Originally a separate village, Charlton Kings, one of the largest Cheltenham suburbs, has retained much of its character. It is centred around the medieval church of St. Mary, near which you can find many local shops and library.

 LECKHAMPTON, BATH ROAD

Situated on the southern edge of Cheltenham, tucked under Leckhampton Hill with its mysterious Devil's Chimney, Leckhampton is an attractive residential area with Bath Road at the heart of local shopping.

 LYNWORTH, WHADDON

Whaddon is known as the home of Cheltenham Robins. With lovely views of Cleeve Hill, Lynworth and Whaddon are residential areas with strong sense of community. Local events are held in Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground.

 MONTPELLIER, LANSDOWN

Montpellier is often referred to as the continental quarter of Cheltenham, famous for its cafes, restaurants and art galleries. Montpellier Walk with its distinctive caryatids is one of the most beautiful shopping streets in the country.

 PITTVILLE

Pittville is one of the finest examples of Regency architecture. Although never finished this ambitious project features some of the finest houses in Cheltenham, including the magnificent Pittville Pump Room set in the surroundings of Pittville Park.

 PRESTBURY

Situated on the north-east edge of Cheltenham, Prestbury has retained much of its picturesque village character. Beautiful thatched cottages and Cotswold stone buildings are some of the features of Prestbury.

 SPRINGBANK, HESTER'S WAY

Springbank and Hester's Way are residential areas in the western part of Cheltenham. This post-war housing development is in the vicinity of GCHQ as well as Cheltenham Film Studios.

 ST. MARK'S

St. Mark's is one of the great examples of between-the-wars housing developments. For its distinctive character featuring buildings influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, this part of Cheltenham was designated a conservation area.

 ST. PAUL'S

Just few minutes walk from the town centre, St. Paul's is centred around St. Paul's Church, built by Pittville Pump Room's architect John Forbes. This originally 19th century artisan area is in the vicinity of Pittville Park and the Leisure Centre.

 ST. PETER'S, TEWKESBURY ROAD

St. Peter's is centred around St. Peter's Church in Tewkesbury Road. It stretches from the lower end of the High Street up to Kingsditch Retail Park, a large out-of-town retail outlet.

 SWINDON VILLAGE, WYMAN'S BROOK

Until 1991 a separate village, Swindon Village on the north-western edge of Cheltenham is a quiet residential area focused around the Church of St. Lawrence, a fine Norman structure from the 12th century.

 THE PARK, TIVOLI

Centred around park land which once meant to be the zoological and botanical gardens, The Park is a nice residential area featuring some of Cheltenham's finest houses and villas. Tivoli is the birthplace of the actor Ralph Richardson.

 UP HATHERLEY, WARDEN HILL

Situated on the south-western edge of Cheltenham, Up Hatherly commands great views of Leckhampton Hill. Famous for being home to Rolling Stone Brian Jones, most of the housing here was developed after the Second World War.