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By Train: Lovely country home Bed and Breakfast offers guests a wonderfully relaxing stay in the Cotswold of village of Aldsworth Perfect GOLD CUP Accommodation Stunning self contained Coach House ( sleeps 6 + ) ( B&B / transport / dinner options available) This lovely country home offers the perfect stay for Cheltenham Races - set in the unspoilt and friendly Cotswold of village of Aldsworth with the best of the racing pubs close by - Stay where the owners and trainers are based and enjoy the real Gloucestershire excitement that is Gold Cup week Just off the A40 , Aldsworth is an easy run to the racecourse. Your host ( rated 5 star by Air B&B) is happy to sort out transport to and from the race course and also do drop offs/ pick ups from the pubs ! Our friendly village pub is just a short walk away too. The spacious Coach House apartment offers a totally private and relaxing stay - perfect for groups of friends . Beautifully styled and recently renovated, the Coach House sleeps 6 / 7 easily – having 3 large bedrooms and bathrooms which all come with Wifi, TV’s, dressing gowns and all the little extras.

The huge Hayloft sitting room has a Smart TV, large corner sofa plus sofa bed and incorporates both a fully kitted kitchen and dining area. With its high vaulted ceiling, panelled walls and oak floor it’s the ideal area for socialising before and after your day at the races....... Your host fills your fridge with local organic breakfast ingredients, but can provide a huge cooked breakfast from locally sources ingredients in the main house dining hall should you wish to be spoilt ....... also we can do post racing dinners by the fire should you be too tired to go out . As a former racing guest put......... “ The accommodation, host and breakfast are a 10 out of 10 - and it’s great fun !”” xx Celebrate the best race meet of the year here at the Stable House xx THE COACH HOUSE CAN BE BOOKED AS A WHOLE OR ON A ROOM BY ROOM BASIS: PRICES £100 PER ROOM PER NIGHT. THE COACH HOUSE – DETAILS Up the traditional old outside steps from the garden is the stable door entrance into the Hayloft sitting room.

Over 17ft long with a vast high beamed ceiling , this beautiful room has a large corner sofa and a double sofa ( which is handy sofa bed too). As well as wifi and large Smart TV, there is a lovely dining table and fully equipped kitchen ( oven , hob, dishwasher , 2 x fridges, washing facilities etc ). Off the corridor from the sitting room are 2 x bedrooms – The Green Bedroom can be made up with either a superking or two singles and has its own shower room just next door to it ( perfect for the children and room for spare beds or cots). Next along is the wonderfully tranquil Red bedroom, having a queen size double ( or 2 singles ) with ensuite shower room – our showers are a great size, ones you can actually fit in !. At the end of the corridor and up a few steps you’ll find a gorgeous colonial style study area along with the luxurious Master Bedroom with its impressive superking bed and large ensuite bathroom with cast iron bath.

Prices at The Coach House £100 per room per night Address • Kitchen garden & outdoor seating areas Cheltenham Gold Cup Week Your private base in the Cotswolds - the romantic Abbots Grange is offered for a group (maximum 8) during Cheltenham Gold Cup week. The property provides a unique, private and intimate setting for entertaining while our team ensure a high level of personal service. With our roaring log fires, beautiful four- poster en-suite bedrooms, Great Hall and panelled, candlelit dining room you will enjoy an experience you will not find elsewhere. Medieval in origin, the monastic manor house with its ‘Old English’ antique furniture and artworks and ancient oak beams is set in 8 acres of parkland grounds and gardens. Secluded, yet only 2 minutes walk from Broadway’s ‘picture perfect’ village high street with its delightful array of independent boutique shops, restaurants and inns. We are able to provide a flexible package for the week, including as required, full service formal dining in our candlelit, panelled dining room and Champagne receptions in the Great Hall. The property has its own helipad and the race course is a short circa 5 minute flight.

Air transportation can be arranged via ‘Rotormotion’ with their fleet of six Agusta 109 helicopters. Luxury chauffeur driven transport to and from Cheltenham Racecourse is also available. Room rates: GBP £350.00 per night on a B&B basis - min 4 night stay. To discuss your full requirements please call our reservations line on 02081 338698 or email us. Address The top ten racecourses to visit in the United Kingdom - The best racecourse, including Cheltenham, Ascot, Aintree, Newmarket, Sandown, York, Goodwood, Epsom, Doncaster and Hamilton - CheltenhamFestival.net The top ten racecourses to visit in the United Kingdom The top ten racecourses to visit in the United Kingdom Cheltenham Festival Staff in Cheltenham Experience 7 Oct 2015 56 shares Share We take a look at the top ten racecourses in the UK. We take a look at the top ten racecourses in the United Kingdom and let you know what makes them so special.

There are sixty registered Flat and National Hunt racecourses across the United Kingdom, each offering tremendous racing festivities in picturesque surroundings - from Cheltenham racecourse, the home of english jump racing to the glitz and glamour of Ascot, the venue of the Royal meeting. We have compiled a list of the top ten racecourses to visit in the United Kingdom: 1 - Cheltenham Racecourse - Located at Prestbury Park, in Gloucestershire, Cheltenham racecourse plays host to the best jumping action in the world. Set amongst 350 acres in the lee of the Cotswold hills, Cheltenham is a must-visit venue for any National Hunt fan, particularly in March for the world renowned four-day Cheltenham Festival. The Festival, or as it’s better known, the ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ is a spectacular meeting held each year in spring, in which racing fans from around the globe congregate to watch the finest star performers of the National Hunt sphere compete in absorbing battles. 28 races are staged across four days of absorbing racing, each with a dazzling main event.

The Champion Hurdle is the feature contest on day one of the meeting, a race that has showcased hurdling giants such as Persian War, Istabraq and in recent seasons, Hurricane Fly and Faugheen. The Queen Mother Champion Chase is a sight to behold on Ladies Day at the Festival, the World Hurdle is the feature race on day three, while the blue riband Gold Cup brings the meeting to a crescendo on day four, and is the most prestigious of all National Hunt races. Travel to Cheltenham: By Car - The course is a mile from Cheltenham town centre. Take the A40 or M5 to Cheltenham and follow the AA signs to the course. By Train - Cheltenham Spa station links with a bus service direct to the racecourse. 2 - Ascot Racecourse - Ascot is not only a leading racecourse on the international stage, but is synonymous with quality and excellence. If you seek unparalleled racing and a memorable day out, the Berkshire venue is the place to visit.

Ascot is the home to nine of the 32 annual UK-wide Group 1 races, including the King Stand Stakes, the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes, the Golden Jubilee Stakes, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and the iconic Ascot Gold Cup. The unquestionable highlight of the year is Royal Ascot in June with five days of tradition, pageantry and style, in which The Queen attends annually. Outside of the Royal meeting, Ascot hosts a number of prestigious National Hunt events, like the Long Walk Hurdle, the Victor Chandler Chase and the Ascot Chase. Travel to Ascot: By Car - Ascot Racecourse is situated approximately 45 minutes from London by car and easily accessible from the M3, M4 and M25. By Train - There is a frequent service to Ascot from Reading and London Waterloo. The average journey time is 27 minutes from Reading and 46 minutes from Waterloo. The railway station is a seven minute walk from the racecourse. 3 - Aintree Racecourse - Aintree racecourse, located just outside the city of Liverpool is the venue of one of the world’s most watched sporing events, The Grand National.

Watched by an extraordinary annual audience of over 600 million, the world famous four-and-a-half mile race is staged at the three day National meeting in spring, and features 30 obstacles to jump, including the giant Becher’s Brook. The Grand National has made superstars of jockeys, horses and trainers over the years, none more so than the mighty Red Rum, who took the crown three times between 1973 and 1977 (the only horse ever to do so). Travel to Aintree: By Car - From the South take the M1 onto the M6 north. Leave M6 at Junction 21a and join M62 West. Leave M62 at J6 and join M57 (signposted Southport). Follow signs to the racecourse. By Train - The nearest mainline station is Liverpool Lime Street, from there connect to Liverpool central. Any train going to Ormskirk will stop at Aintree. Aintree station is opposite the main entrance to the racecourse. 4 - Newmarket Racecourse - Newmarket is known as the headquarters of British racing, and very few other racecourses in the United Kingdom can compete with it when it comes to history.

The picturesque racing venue has been around since the 1600s and stages nine Group 1 contests each year, including the 2,000 Guineas and the 1,000 Guineas, as well as stand-out events like the Champion Stakes, the Dewhurst Stakes, the July Cup and the Sun Chariot Stakes. Outside of the fabulous racecourse, Newmarket is a tremendous place to visit for all thoroughbred enthusiasts. Attractions in the town include the National Horse Racing Museum and the National Stud. Travel to Newmarket: By Car - From London, take the M11 and exit at Junction 9 to take the A11 dual carriageway. Leave the A11 at Six Mile Bottom and follow the road to Newmarket. The A1 is helpful from the North and South, and the A14 links Felixstowe with the M1 and M6. By Train - From Liverpool Street or Kings Cross to Cambridge, where a courtesy bus links direct with the racecourse.

5 - Sandown Racecourse - Located in the outer suburbs of London, the historic Sandown racecourse stages both flat and jump meetings, and it’s turf has been graced by racing royalty such as Arkle, Mill Reef and Desert Orchid over the years. Sandown has two of the most important and highly contested steeple chasing events on the British calendar, the Bet365 Gold Cup and the Tingle Creek, while the Group 1 Eclipse is one of the standout flat races of the entire summer. Sandown also hosts many non-racing events such as trade shows, wedding fairs, car shows and auctions, property shows and concerts. Travel to Sandown: By Car - The best route from London is to take the A3. Alternatively from the M25 turn off at Junction 10 and follow the A3 back towards London for 2 miles until the junction with the A307, where the course is well sign-posted. By Train - Esher railway station is adjacent to the back straight of the racecourse. Racegoers can walk along the platform before taking a short cut at the end of the platform which brings them to the turnstiles half way down the back straight.

6 - York Racecourse - York is the third biggest racecourse in Britain in terms of total prize money offered, and second behind only Ascot in prize money offered per meeting. The North Yorkshire venue attracts over 350,000 racegoers per year and stages three Group 1 events - The Juddmonte International Stakes, the Nunthorpe Stakes and the Yorkshire Oaks. York is one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious racecourses, and it’s Ebor Festival in August is one of the highlights of the flat racing season, and includes the acclaimed Ebor Handicap, one of Europe’s most difficult premier handicap races to win. Travel to York: By Car - York racecourse is just outside the city of York with good motorway links on the M1 and A1. By Train - York Station on the main east coast line is a mile from the course. London Kings Cross is just 1 hr 50 minutes away, with Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham also direct. Regular buses link with the track. 7 - Goodwood Racecourse - Each year, Goodwood stage the most exuberant horse racing meeting in the United Kingdom, the Glorious Goodwood Festival.

Fierce battles on the track, style and glamour are all associated with the Glorious meeting held in the hight of summer. The Goodwood Festival is where fashion, high society and world class horse racing come together for five enthralling days of sport. Notable races include the Sussex Stakes, the Nassau Stakes and the Goodwood Cup. Travel to Goodwood: By Car - The racecourse is five miles from Chichester off the A27. By Train - Chichester Station is on the line from London Victoria, and there is a good bus service to the course on racedays. 8 - Epsom Racecourse - Epsom racecourse is the home of the greatest flat race in the world, The Derby. In 1779, Lord Derby and Sir Charles Bunbury conceived the idea of a race to establish which horse was the best of its generation. With the Investec Derby itself, the Investec Oaks for fillies and the Investec Coronation Cup for older horses, the two-day June meeting represents the ultimate test for the thoroughbred.

Standing on the Surrey Downs, Epsom is shaped like an elongated horseshoe, and the straight five-furlong course is one of the fastest in the world. With a wide range of race days hosted throughout the year, a trip to Epsom for a day at the races is highly recommended. Travel to Epsom: By Car - Epsom Downs is two miles south of Epsom on the B290 Tadworth Road. By Train - From London Waterloo or London Victoria, take a train to Epsom where buses and taxis will take you to the course. 9 - Doncaster Racecourse - Doncaster stage both National Hunt and Flat race days throughout the year, including two of the world's oldest races, the Doncaster Cup (first run in 1766), and the final leg of the English Classic Series, the St Leger, which was inaugurated 10 years later and was the first Classic ever run. Travel to Doncaster: By Car - The racecourse is a mile from Doncaster town centre. From the south the A1 and M1/M18 are good routes. By Train - Doncaster Central is the closest station.

Buses 55, 170 and 171 from the station stop 300 metres from the racecourse itself. 10 - Hamilton Racecourse - Hamilton Park, situated just 10 miles south of Glasgow, has a reputation for being one of the most picturesque in Britain. Racing has been staged in Hamilton since 1782, and today hosts plenty of flat meetings throughout the year, including the Listed Glasgow Stakes, the Braveheart Stakes and the Scottish Stewards’ Cup. Hamilton Park is also noted for mixing good quality racing with glamour and entertainment - A must trip for all racing enthusiasts. Travel to Hamilton: By Car - The racecourse is ten miles south of Glasgow. By Train - Trains from London Euston and Yorkshire run to Glasgow Central. From there, take a connection to Hamilton West. Cheltenham Racecourse History - Cheltenham Festival Britain’s Richest National Hunt Races Cheltenham Racecourse History Cheltenham Racecourse is situated in Prestbury Park in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The historic racecourse is the host of the Cheltenham Festival, the most prestigious horseracing meeting in National Hunt racing .

For this reason the Cheltenham Festival is often described as the home of National Hunt racing in the United Kingdom. A racetrack was first laid in Prestbury Park in 1831 when violent resistance from the Cheltenham parish priest led to the racing facilities at Cleeve Hill being burned to the ground by parishioners. The Cheltenham racetrack was originally used only for flat racing, and huge crowds were attracted to the meetings held at Prestbury Park. The first steeplechases were run at Cheltenham Racecourse in 1898, and four years later the first Cheltenham Festival was held at the racecourse. Up until the 1960s National Hunt races took place at the back of the stands. The National Hunt racing facilities received their first significant upgrade in the 1960s when the Jockey Club took ownership of the venue. During the 1960s a grandstand was built on the Cheltenham Racetrack National Hunt course to accommodate the growing popularity of the race format and the crowds who converged on the racetrack to witness the exploits of great jumpers like Arkle and Flyingbolt.

From the 1960s onwards the Cheltenham racetrack was subjected to an almost continuous process of redevelopment as money flowed into the event. The work at Cheltenham racetrack peaked during the 1980s as the facilities struggled to accommodate increased public interest in the Cheltenham Festival. The grandstands were extended and upgraded with the addition of hospitality suites. A new cross country course was mapped out on the Cheltenham grounds in the 1990s, allowing cross country National Hunt races to take advantage of the natural obstacles on the ground. The most recent round of developments at the Cheltenham racetrack has seen the popular enclosure at the center of the racetrack replaced with a grandstand offering some of the finest views of the on track action. Recent developments have been targeted at improving the turf drainage and increasing the racetrack surface area. As the Cheltenham racetrack has developed, so has its importance in the local community. At present the Cheltenham Racecourse contributes nearly £50 million to the local economy and big days at the racetrack employ up to 5000 locals.

Free Bets Accommodation in Cheltenham | Cheltenham Attractions Accommodation in Cheltenham Accommodation in Cheltenham is your guide to accommodation in Cheltenham and other accommodation including guesthouses and B&Bs. Find a Hotel Cheltenham Attractions Cheltenham Spa England's most complete Regency town is conveniently less than a hundred miles from London and an ideal base for touring into the Cotswolds, Stratford upon Avon and Bath. Regency town houses, characterised by intricate ironwork balconies and painted stucco facades, line the historic Promenade, squares and terraces. With its award-winning gardens, impressive range of stylish shops and restaurants, and its festivals of horse racing, music and literature. Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located near the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (in the suburban village of Prestbury). Cheltenham is called the "home of National Hunt racing", largely because it hosts the prestigious four-day Cheltenham Festival, held in March of each year and featuring the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The racecourse has a scenic location, situated in a natural amphitheatre just below the escarpment of the Cotswold Hills, at Cleeve Hill, with a maximum capacity of 67,500 spectators. The racecourse also has its own railway station, which is the southern terminus of the preserved Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. The main racecourse has two separate courses alongside each other, the Old Course and the New Course. The New Course has a tricky downhill fence and a longer run-in for steeplechases than the Old Course. Hurdle races over two miles on the New Course also have a slight peculiarity in that most of the hurdles are jumped early on in the race with only two hurdles being jumped in the last seven furlongs. There is also a cross-country course which is laid out inside the main racecourse and is used for cross-country steeplechases. The racecourse is the home of The Centaur, one of the largest auditoria in the South West of England. This complex is intended for multiple uses, being able to seat over 2,000 people for conferences and around 4,000 standing for concerts.

The racecourse is the venue for the annual Greenbelt festival. Hotels near Cheltenham Racecourse Sudeley Castle Sudeley Castle is the family home of the Dent-Brocklehursts and Lord & Lady Ashcombe. They are dedicated to Sudeley's continued restoration and regeneration of the gardens, with particular emphasis on conservation and sustainability. As custodianship of the castle passes to a new generation, Sudeley looks forward as it enters a new and exciting period of its history. The family are proud to offer a Connoisseur Tour of their private apartments, please see The Castle page for further details. A little history... ariel viewSet against the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswold Hills, Sudeley Castle is steeped in history. With royal connections spanning a thousand years, it has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England's past. The Castle was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, following her marriage to Sir Thomas Seymour, and Lady Jane Grey. Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Queen Elizabeth I all visited Sudeley. King Charles I stayed here and his nephew, Prince Rupert, established his headquarters at the Castle, during the Civil War.

north towerFollowing its destruction by Cromwell's troops, Sudeley lay neglected and derelict for two hundred years. However, its romantic situation and ruins attracted many visitors, including King George III. In 1837, Sudeley was bought by John and William Dent, of the Worcestershire glove making company of that name. They began an ambitious restoration programme which was continued by their nephew John Coucher Dent, who inherited the Castle in 1855, and his wife Emma, who threw herself enthusiastically into Sudeley's restoration, at the same time forging strong links with the town of Winchcombe. Hotels near Sudeley Castle Other Attraction near Cheltenham Hailes Abbey - Hailes Abbey is to be found nestling in the beautiful Cotswold countryside. Built in the 13th century by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, Hailes became famous when presented with a phial that was said to contain the blood of Christ. Prinknash Abbey Bird and Deer Park - On entering the Park over 50 peacocks and waterfowl welcome you as you walk towards the Love Bird Aviary and the Golden Wood full of golden Pheasants .

Cotswold Farm Park - The Cotswold Farm Park has over 50 breeding flocks and herds of our most fascinating British Breeds of sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, horses, poultry and waterfowl. The National Hunt Chase > Betfair Community > Horse Racing Report ged • November 24, 2014 3:36 PM GMT wizardofoz would have to be your man. wizardofoz would have to be your man. Report salmon spray • November 24, 2014 3:40 PM GMT Hope he's around. I can't remember where or when I read it but I can't find confirmation on the web. I think there were fences BEHIND the stands but I go back to the early 60s,watching on TV,and I don't remember that. Hope he's around. I can't remember where or when I read it but I can't find confirmation on the web. I think there were fences BEHIND the stands but I go back to the early 60s,watching on TV,and I don't remember that.

Report sickoflayinwinners • November 24, 2014 3:44 PM GMT the national hunt chase was in fact a 4 mile event, won by the likes of mighty mark who I think went on to win the Scottish national and boraceva.cant quite remember exactly what but there was a srtrange qualifying set upi also remember a horse called relax winning it the national hunt chase was in fact a 4 mile event, won by the likes of mighty mark who I think went on to win the Scottish national and boraceva.cant quite remember exactly what but there was a srtrange qualifying set upi also remember a horse call Report ged • November 24, 2014 3:46 PM GMT Something here... ..including "It was held until 1964 over a unique course of 24 individual fences, the initial circuit going behind the stands." Something here... "It was held until 1964 over a unique course of 24 individual fences, the initial circuit going behind the stands." Report salmon spray • November 24, 2014 3:58 PM GMT Thanks ged.

I would have seen it in 63 and 64 but don't remember that. Even with a fence or two behind the stands they must have used both the Old and New Courses. Thanks ged. I would have seen it in 63 and 64 but don't remember that. Even with a fence or two behind the stands they must have used both the Old and New Courses. Report kavvie • November 24, 2014 4:03 PM GMT john fowler has fond memorys of it as i recall?!!?and there was no betfair then.... john fowler has fond memorys of it as i recall?!!?and there was no betfair then.... Report salmon spray • November 24, 2014 4:20 PM GMT It WAS the most important NH race behind the GN. Was held at Warwick and Gatwick amongst other places before settling down at Cheltenham.

As far as I remember the strange conditions were that it was only open to horses who had never won any race before a certain time ( not sure if it was the beginning of the season or at closing ) That meant it was a Novices Chase from which even hurdles or NHF winners were excluded. That led to the quality deteriorating and the conditions were changed this millenium. Still an amateurs' race though. It WAS the most important NH race behind the GN. Was held at Warwick and Gatwick amongst other places before settling down at Cheltenham.As far as I remember the strange conditions were that it was only open to horses who had never won any race befor Report ged • November 24, 2014 4:34 PM GMT salmon - that same site as above (I assume it is wizard's) has a map of the course, taken from his book.. salmon - that same site as above (I assume it is wizard's) has a map of the course, taken from his book..

Report ged • November 24, 2014 4:37 PM GMT ...that pdf pic includes a great photo of the first fence - a pity we don't know the height of the man standing in front of it. ...that pdf pic includes a great photo of the first fence - a pity we don't know the height of the man standing in front of it. Report onlooker • November 24, 2014 4:43 PM GMT I have a couple of Photos - and maps - of the Cheltenham Course - when the Course used to go around the back of the Stands - and rejoin the Main course where the Best Mate Stand now is. Don't know exactly when they stopped that, though - But ... They STILL started the Gold Cup from a separate Chute - where all the Tented Village/shops now are - in the years when Salmon Spray had changed from Short Pants to long trousers.

I have a couple of Photos - and maps - of the Cheltenham Course - when the Course used to go around the back of the Stands - and rejoin the Main course where the Best Mate Stand now is.Don't know exactly when they stopped that, though - But ...They S Report onlooker • November 24, 2014 4:45 PM GMT ^ They ALSO still started the Gold Cup. ^ They ALSO still started the Gold Cup. Report sageform • November 24, 2014 5:17 PM GMT I can certainly remember fences and a course that went behind the stands. The chute that started the Gold Cup had 2 fences that lined up with the fence that is now just below the Arkle Stand on the old course. The GC start was just over the hedge from the main road past Prestbury Park. In those days the paddock was where the tented village now is. I can't remember a course that went 4 miles without jumping the same fence twice but I'm sure that it is correct. I first went to Cheltenham in around 1955. I can certainly remember fences and a course that went behind the stands.

The chute that started the Gold Cup had 2 fences that lined up with the fence that is now just below the Arkle Stand on the old course. The GC start was just over the hedge fro Report salmon spray • November 24, 2014 6:43 PM GMT The map is fascinating. Looks as though they went off into the country beyond the current racecourse. I'm struggling to find when the New Course was built ( the Wikipedia entry is hopeless as usual with anything connected with racing ). I am almost certain they only jumped one fence in the straight in the 1964 Gold Cup. Taafe rode Arkle for speed and I remember him coming round the bend on his shoulder then sprinting away before the last. That must have been the Old Course if I am right. Was the New Course built after that? I didn't think it was that new. The map is fascinating. Looks as though they went off into the country beyond the current racecourse.I'm struggling to find when the New Course was built ( the Wikipedia entry is hopeless as usual with anything connected with racing ).

I am almost ce Report salmon spray • November 24, 2014 6:45 PM GMT On Mill House's shoulder not his own. Even Arkle wasn't that good. On Mill House's shoulder not his own. Even Arkle wasn't that good. Report Dr Crippen • November 24, 2014 8:17 PM GMT The champion hurdle used to be run behind the stands as well when it was a 2m 1f race. I think it was changed the year when Sea Pigeon won the Champion. No doubt the change did no harm to his chance. The champion hurdle used to be run behind the stands as well when it was a 2m 1f race.I think it was changed the year when Sea Pigeon won the Champion. No doubt the change did no harm to his chance. Report saxon farm • November 24, 2014 8:22 PM GMT Part of the race was run on the present day car park and there are fences running parallel and bordering the railway line. of the race was run on the present day car park and there are fences running parallel and bordering the railway line.

Report Arklearkle • November 24, 2014 8:36 PM GMT I have found a Wiki reference which states that "the Gold Cup was switched to the new course in 1959" which is 55 years back. However it is possible that the course could have existed before that time being used for other races/race-days. I have found a Wiki reference which states that "the Gold Cup was switched to the new course in 1959" which is 55 years back. However it is possible that the course could have existed before that time being used for other races/race-days. Report NOW WE KNOW • November 24, 2014 8:36 PM GMT Along with 2 friends I owned a lovely horse called Now We Know who ran in the race in 96 finishing a distant 5th and again in 98 when falling going very well 6 out with Seamus Durack on board. He was nearly in tears, the bookmakers were delighted as we brought down Farfadet, the MCP banker of the festival! Unique race and the videos are still boring friends rigid.

Along with 2 friends I owned a lovely horse called Now We Know who ran in the race in 96 finishing a distant 5th and again in 98 when falling going very well 6 out with Seamus Durack on board. He was nearly in tears, the bookmakers were delighted as Report allpoints • November 24, 2014 8:57 PM GMT ged If it's the wizard on the photo he isn't very tall.No doubt I'll get a bollocking for that when he sees me. Anyone wanting to know more about this race & if you cann't get copy of the book there was an excellant piece on jumping for fun a while back.It may still be there among the stickies I don't know.If it isn't among the stickies I've no doubt someone on there will bring it up if requested.

gedIf it's the wizard on the photo he isn't very tall.No doubt I'll get a bollocking for that when he sees me.Anyone wanting to know more about this race & if you cann't get copy of the book there was an excellant piece on jumping for fun a while bac Cheltenham visitors guide - The online magazine for Gloucestershire - SoGlos A photo posted by Cowley Manor (@cowleymanor) on Feb 8, 2016 at 6:08am PST A visitor’s dream, most of Cheltenham’s popular accommodation venues are situated within easy walking distance of the town centre. Many include excellent bars and restaurants, they come in all shapes and sizes and there are plenty of luxurious choices – plus a few more budget options too. See SoGlos’s dedicated Cheltenham venue listings for bed and breakfasts , self-catering , budget hotels , mid-range hotels and luxury hotels .

Things to do in Cheltenham A photo posted by Sudeley Castle & Gardens (@sudeleycastle) on Jul 4, 2015 at 10:44am PDT You will never run out of things to do in Cheltenham, whether you’re interested in learning more about the town’s history or want to enjoy some top-class entertainment at one of its live music, comedy or theatre venues. From soaking up the history at Sudeley Castle to catching a play at the Everyman Theatre , admiring the fine art at The Wilson museum and gallery, to laughing out loud at a comedy night at Cheltenham Town Hall , there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Check out SoGlos’s dedicated Cheltenham venue listings for attractions , days out , museums , art galleries , theatres and live music venues . Eating out in Cheltenham A photo posted by Jules (@secretsupper) on Nov 21, 2015 at 7:54am PST A gastronomic hot bed, Cheltenham includes a plethora of fine dining restaurants, bustling bistros and relaxed gastropub eating out establishments – spanning cuisines from around the globe.

The most notable is the two Michelin Star Le Champignon Sauvage Restaurant , which attracts foodies from around the world thanks to its reputed French cuisine, run by chef David Everitt-Matthias and his wife Helen since 1987. See SoGlos’s dedicated venue listings for Cheltenham restaurants , as well as the more specific British restaurants , French restaurants and Indian restaurants categories in Cheltenham, along with cafés and tea rooms . Shopping in Cheltenham A photo posted by Rosanna (@rosieanna92) on May 17, 2014 at 8:18am PDT Cheltenham enjoys an excellent reputation as a hotspot for fashion and style, playing home to independent boutiques and international design houses alike. The town’s must-visit shopping area is the tree-lined Promenade, while Montpellier and the bustling High Street should also be included in any sprees of retail therapy. Regent Arcade Shopping Centre offers plenty of chance to update your wardrobe, while the town is set to benefit from the arrival of John Lewis in 2017. Events in Cheltenham A photo posted by Mimi ??

(@meems_v) on May 4, 2015 at 7:59am PDT Dubbed the festival capital of Britain, the town enjoys an enviable reputation for its varied line-up of annual yearly events. Some of our highlights include: See SoGlos’s dedicated Cheltenham events calendar for the most up-to-date guide to what’s on, and don’t miss the Gloucestershire festivals guide and Gloucestershire wacky events guide . Sport in Cheltenham A photo posted by Cheltenham Racecourse (@cheltenhamraces) on Oct 24, 2015 at 9:57am PDT No guide to the area would be complete without including Cheltenham Racecourse – famous all over the world as the home of National Hunt racing – situated just beyond Pittville Park and overlooked by Cleeve Hill. Cheltenham also plays host to another world-famous sporting spectacle in the form of the annual Cheltenham Cricket Festival – the longest running event of its kind in the world – held in the grounds of the prestigious Cheltenham College. While Cheltenham Town FC hosts The Robins’ home matches at the Abbey Business Stadium.

For everything from clay shooting and hot air ballooning, to flying aeroplanes and helicopters, see SoGlos’s dedicated Cheltenham sport and outdoor venue listings . Getting around Cheltenham The easiest and most cost-effective means of getting around Cheltenham is on foot – with most of the town’s accommodation, restaurants, shops, museums and more being centrally located. When visiting places of interest outside the town centre, check local bus timetables before considering hiring a car. Cheltenham’s main bus station is situated in the town centre, while the main railway station is a 20-minute walk or five-minute taxi ride away. If you do use a car, there are plenty of well-signposted car parks in and around the town, but be warned the one-way system can be taxing. Map of Cheltenham See SoGlos’s Google-powered Gloucestershire Map to explore Cheltenham in amazing detail – including everything from accommodation and restaurants to attractions, museums, gardens and much more.

© SoGlos Location - Bed and Breakfast | B&B | Gloucestershire Location Sitemap Location Whitelands is situated down a single track lane in the village of Rudford, which boasts a charming Norman church and a monument to a battle fought during the Civil War. As Whitelands is surrounded by agricultural land it offers peace and quiet, just the place to relax or for those who want to be more energetic there are a numerous selection of walks. For Sat Nav purpose: our post code is GL2 8ED but you need to go half a mile further to arrive! Directions Directions from London From the M4 exit 15, A419 to Cirencester, A417 to Gloucester, A40 ring road around Gloucester signed Ross (Ross-on-Wye). From the M40 exit 8 for Oxford. A40 to Cheltenham, after Burford look out for the A436 filter onto it at the traffic lights. Then the A417 Gloucester. Follow signs to Ross A40 (Ross-on-Wye). On leaving Gloucester on your left, prepare to FILTER RIGHT onto the B4215 signed Highnam / Newent.

Once on the B4215, Whitehall lane is exactly 2 Miles on your LEFT, the lane is single track (please drive slowly) Whitelands is ¾ mile down the lane, the entrance to the house is on the right at the end of the laurel hedge Directions from Scotland and the North of England. Exit 11 on the M5, follow signs to Gloucester / Ross A40. Then as above Directions from the South of England Exit 12 on the M5, A38 Gloucester / City centre, ring road signed Ross A40.

Things to see and do (Go also to Links) Gloucester Cathedral & other old buildings in the City Gloucester Rugby The Docks & Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet The Royal Forest of Dean with its many attractions The Severn Bore (best times: spring & autumn) Two English vineyards Cheltenham, renowned for its Regency architecture and Prestbury Park Racecourse (home of National Hunt racing) The Wye Valley: Ross-on-Wye, Symonds Yat, Hereford and Hay-on-Wye (for second hand books) Malvern Abbey and the Malvern Hills Worcester, for it’s Cathedral and porcelain Nearby are four castles: Elmley, Eastnor, Sudeley and Berkeley Slimbridge Wildfowl Trust (for wetland birds) Ledbury, for its black & white architecture Walking and Golf (two Pay-as-you-Play courses within five miles)

Question: Which English racecourse, dubbed "The Home of National Hunt Racing", is situated in Prestbury Park?
Answer: CHELTENHAM