We’re delighted to have negotiated a discounted parking rate for BID businesses at the recently refurbished Town Centre East Car Park. The cost is £55 for a monthly permit or £645 annually.  The permits can be bought by an employee, or by the company on behalf of the team.  Monthly permits can be bought for any time period between […]

Cheltenham BID have teamed up with Dojo to bring you simple, fast and secure payments which come in the form of their new intuitive card machine – Dojo Go.   Using Dojo means you will: Cheltenham BID businesses also get: If you want to know more, get in touch with James Roberts on 078 48452 990 […]

Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your professional network while also experiencing the beauty and history of Cheltenham? Then mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 24th, from 10 am to 12 noon, for Cheltenham BID’s Netwalking event. Led by Anne Bartlett, a seasoned tour guide from www.tourandexplore.com, the tour will start at The […]

Are you a driven and organised individual with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences? Do you have a talent for coordinating multiple tasks and projects, and a track record of delivering results on time and within budget? If so, Cheltenham BID (Business Improvement District) has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as […]

Cheltenham continues to defy gloomy economic warnings with plenty of new openings, proving growth and expansion is still on the cards for a town on the up. SoGlos rounds-up some of the best new openings to check out this new year. Read more here

We had another full house for our BID training session on Wednesday 25th January which was delivered by Wagada Digital on SEO For Beginners. The session covered: • What is SEO? • How to find your ranking • Your keywords and their intent • How to map out your keywords and optimise your content • The […]

We have some ‘wheely’ exciting news! The Cheltenham Observation Wheel is returning to Imperial Gardens for three weeks in February. This is your chance to enjoy bird’s-eye views over Regency Cheltenham. The wheel, operated by de Koning Leisure and hosted by Cheltenham BID, will operate daily 4 – 26 February, with extended opening times at […]

Cheltenham BID is committed to supporting businesses in driving up standards through the training of staff. We provide free and part-funded training courses for BID businesses. Course Name Date Venue How To Book Cost QualsafeAwards Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work 2nd February 2023 The Isbourne Reserve places here £40 Podcasting for Beginners 8th February […]

The draw has taken place for the Nutcracker Trail and Montpellier Window Trail and the winners have been notified via email during the week of January 3rd. There were hundreds of entries and we hope the lucky winners enjoy spending their Cheltenham Gift Cards. For information about future Cheltenham BID events please sign up to […]

This Saturday (19th November) sees the official launch of Christmas in Cheltenham. Cheltenham BID have been working hard behind the scenes to put on events throughout the festive period to drive footfall into the town centre and create a magical atmosphere for visitors to the town. Here are some of the events Cheltenham BID have […]

6 of Winchcombe Street’s best places to eat Winchcombe Street is home to some of Cheltenham’s best cafes and restaurants. Here are six Cheltenham BID businesses we recommend you visit. 1. The Istanbul Kitchen – 48 Winchcombe Street The Istanbul Kitchen is a must visit for anyone wanting authentic Turkish flavours in Cheltenham. Located at […]

The whole family will love getting involved in the Cheltenham Nutcracker Trail and will discover some interesting facts about Cheltenham along the way, whilst exploring the beautiful areas of our town. Nutcrackers may actually look a little scary but according to German folklore, they represent power and strength, bare their teeth to evil spirits and […]

Gloucestershire’s only all-weather ice rink returns for a second year, as part of a bumper programme of seasonal activities organised by partners around Cheltenham. The rink will again be situated in Imperial Gardens, reflecting the town’s historic Winter Gardens and ice rink that once occupied a site there. Cllr Max Wilkinson, cabinet member for economic […]

Following rumours of an energy prize freeze, over 150,000 businesses from across the UK are urging Government to act on spiralling energy costs which are proving more detrimental than the pandemic. The #BusinessSOS campaign warns of mass closure and redundancies if immediate and effective action isn’t taken – the true situation that Britain faces today. The newly […]

Landlords of empty shops in Cheltenham are being told to do more in an effort to boost the high street by filling their vacant premises. The borough council and Cheltenham BID are pursuing a two-pronged strategy, with engagement and enforcement on the agenda. A respected industry expert has been brought in to work with agents […]

Calling all dinosaur lovers!   On Saturday 24th September Cheltenham will welcome Denzel the roaming dinosaur and his rangers to the town centre for a totally roar-some afternoon of fun.  Denzel has been thrilling people across the West of England all summer; so, the BID are very excited to invite him to Cheltenham.  Denzel will be […]

A colorful display of umbrellas will be suspended above Cheltenham’s High Street on the Strand to help raise awareness of neurodiversity. Cheltenham BID is working with the ADHD Foundation to bring this iconic installation to Cheltenham for the first time. This multi-coloured art installation aims to spark conversations about neurodiverse conditions and help businesses and the public to […]

We are very proud to support the #CheltJazzFest…around town which is returning for SIX DAYS of unmissable FREE GIGS in Montpellier Gardens & in Cheltenham’s streets, pubs & clubs from the 27th April until the 2nd May. From pop-up performances and open-air stage sets to partying in Cheltenham’s pubs, bars and clubs late into the […]

We are recruiting for a Part-Time Ambassador. This is a great opportunity to join the Cheltenham BID team at what is a very exciting time for us. As we seek to build upon the successful work we achieved in our first term, we are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated person to join our team based […]

An ice rink, a Christmas market, magical chracters and sparkling lights all proved a great success when it came to Cheltenham’s festive offering. Along with some of the best places in the South West to shop, eat, drink and meet, Cheltenham proved popular for locals and visitors alike. Despite Plan B coming into force towards […]