Our Town

Cheltenham is a vibrant spa town in Gloucestershire, nestled on the edge of the Cotswolds. Known for its regency architecture, green spaces, and strong sense of community, it’s regularly voted one of the best places to live in the UK. The town offers excellent schools, thriving independent shops, great cafes and restaurants. With great transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford and London, it's both well-connected and wonderfully liveable.

Whether you're raising a family, building a career, or enjoying retirement, Cheltenham offers a perfect balance of town energy and countryside calm. We love this town and believe God has great plans for it. We’re here to help you feel at home, find meaningful community, and grow in faith as you settle in.

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    Festival Town

    Cheltenham is a vibrant town known for its stunning Regency architecture and outstanding shopping and hospitality options. Renowned for its horse racing, it also hosts a variety of internationally acclaimed festivals celebrating literature, science, and music, attracting visitors year-round.

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    Commerce & Education

    As a university town, Cheltenham hosts several major employers, including UCAS and GCHQ, along with a variety of engineering and large service-based businesses. The town is also home to numerous state and independent schools, many of which are renowned for their academic and sporting excellence.

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    Contrasts

    Cheltenham is a town of social and economic contrast, hiding pockets of less affluent and more socially deprived areas. The town has areas of significant affluence, and areas of deprivation revealing struggling households and food bank reliance.