CHELTENHAM| Britain's most complete Regency Town.

Welcome to Cheltenham, Britain's most complete Regency town. 🚆 Book your train to Cheltenham → https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l5IEz6 It was here in Gloucestershire that the discovery of mineral springs led to the town becoming a health and holiday location during the 19th century. For more Regency spa towns, try my Royal Leamington Spa video.    • Leamington Spa Including Jephson Gardens   With a population of over 100,000, there are plenty of facilities and travel options. Cheltenham Spa train station offers a connection to London, the Midlands, and the South West. Buses run from a central location near the Royal Crescent. The main road routes are the M5 motorway and the A40, which connects London and Wales. Car parks are scattered throughout the town. The music I use in my videos is provided by Epidemic Sounds. You can join and listen by clicking the following link. https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... By clicking the link and joining, I may receive a credit to my account. 0:00 Introduction 0:19 The Ivy once housed the Montpellier spa, Cheltenham's first spa in 1809 0:49 The Caryatids (armless ladies) on Montpellier Walk number 32 in total 1:01 The Caryatids date back to 1840 giving the area a Grecian ambience 1:08 The gardens at Montpellier were constructed early 19th century 1:19 the park provided a place for people for people to congregate and socialize 1:33 The gardens are now part of a central conservation area in the town 1:42 The Queens hotel was built in 1837 in honour to Queen Victoria 2:35 Cheltenham born composer Gustav Holst statue in Imperial gardens 3:26 The centre piece is a huge room with a capacity to seat 1000 people. 5:39 The magnificent Neptune's Fountain can be found on the Promenade 5:58 In front of the Municipal Offices are the Long Gardens, which contain a War Memorial to honour those who gave their lives in the First World War. 6:13 Edward Wilson heroically died as part of Captain's Scott expedition to conquer the Antarctic. 7:17 Julian Dunkerton started with a market stall before expanding with James Holder to create Superdry. 7:32 Martin & Co Jewellers are most well known for making a handcrafted trophy since 1935 for Cheltenham's Gold Cup 7:53 The Wilson Museum & Art Gallery is home to archives relating to the explorer Edward Wilson. 8:25 With a hotel, shops, cafes, restaurants and entertainment it is the perfect place to unwind. 9:02 The gates were put up in 1833 and beyond we can see the terraces 9:11 The old Beechwood shopping centre is now a John Lewis department store. 9:22 Fancy a bit of shopping, take a stroll down the High Street mixing old with new.