Parks and open spaces news | Cheltenham Borough Council

Seven Cheltenham parks and gardens retain prestigious Green Flag Awards

Seven parks and green spaces across Cheltenham retain their Green Flag status for another year after being named among the best in the country.

Published on 16th July 2024

Celebrating seven ‘Green Flag’ awards for Cheltenham as Sandford Park wins Green Flag special status for the first year

The council and its partners are again celebrating the Green Flag awards – as Cheltenham retains six flags for its parks and wins a seventh award.
Published on 1st September 2023
Supporting ‘No mow May’ with more of Cheltenham’s green spaces left to grow wild

Wildflowers could bloom in more public spaces next month thanks to a pledge by the council to support No Mow May.
Published on 3rd May 2023
Help us create a living legacy to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 to 2022

Following the wishes of His Majesty The King, The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative will be extended to the end of March 2023.
Published on 26th October 2022
Nature boost for town centre park as climate emergency response continues

Town centre biodiversity is being boosted thanks to a new wildflower and orchard planting scheme in Cheltenham’s Winston Churchill Memorial Garden.
Published on 5th March 2021
Exciting proposals for improvements at Burrows playing fields

Burrows playing fields in Leckhampton is set to benefit from a number of improvements, early next year, thanks to a partnership between Cheltenham Borough Council and Leckhampton Rovers Football Club.
Published on 11th November 2020
Play areas and outdoor gyms to open

Visitors must continue to follow government guidelines and guidance posters at parks and play areas
Published on 2nd July 2020
New outdoor gym at Caernarvon Park for residents

Today, (Wednesday, 11 March) Cheltenham Mayor Councillor Roger Whyborn officially opened the newly installed outdoor gym in Caernarvon Park, Up Hatherley.
Published on 11th March 2020
Benhall meadow creation scheme gets greenlight

Benhall open space is set to benefit from an area of wildflower planting following consultation with residents.
Published on 1st November 2019
New concrete scooter and skate park for Cheltenham

Residents and skate enthusiasts are invited to come along to find out more and give their views this Saturday, 7 September, on an initial concept design for a new concrete scooter and skate park.
Published on 5th September 2019
A new sanctuary garden for Sandford Park

Work begins in March for a new sanctuary garden surrounding the Whish Sisters’ fountain in Cheltenham’s Sandford Park.
Published on 31st January 2019
Brand new Changing Places facility in Pittville Park opens

On Friday 10 August, Cheltenham’s first outdoor Changing Places disabled toilet facility will open in Pittville Park, near to the children’s playground and refreshment kiosk.
Published on 8th August 2018
Save your water to save our trees

With the recent hot weather, many young and newly planted trees in the borough are suffering from a lack of water.
Published on 27th July 2018
Cheltenham in Bloom ends after 35 years

The Cheltenham in Bloom committee has come to an end after 35 years of dedicated service to the town.
Published on 16th March 2018
Fun for all the family this weekend

Local residents are invited to come along and join in the fun this Saturday (16 September) from 12 noon to 4pm at a free family event at Elmfield Park, Elmfield Road, Cheltenham.
Published on 14th September 2017
Cheltenham is flying the flag for the UK’s very best green spaces

Pittville Park, Naunton Park, Hatherley Park, Montpellier Gardens and Springfield Park have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the world.
Published on 25th August 2017
Residents invited to Chelt Walk Park BMX track spring clean and consultation.

Volunteers are needed for Friday 10 February to spring clean Chelt Walk park's overgrown area.
Published on 7th February 2017
Volunteers needed for leaf clearing in Sandford Park

The Friends of Sandford Parks would like to invite any interested volunteers to get active in the community by joining them in the park for a leaf collection.
Published on 18th November 2016
New fence for part of Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common

Visitors to Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common may have seen work going on around the north-west part of the area’s boundary.
Published on 27th October 2016
Anyone for tennis?

Tennis in the Park, Cheltenham, is an exciting new initiative bringing an enjoyable year-round activity whether you are getting fit for summer or staying warm in the winter.
Published on 5th August 2016
Great news for local youngsters as five year play area improvement plan agreed

Play areas in Cheltenham are to benefit from exciting improvements after a five year plan was agreed at cabinet this week.
Published on 14th July 2016
Free family fun to celebrate Pittville Park play area

Music, circus skills, face-painting and magic are just some of the things lined up for a fun-packed afternoon at Pittville Park on Sunday 17 July from 12noon onwards.
Published on 12th July 2016
Midsummer Fiesta – bringing our communities together

Building positive relationships with people from all of Cheltenham’s communities is just one of the things that the borough council is committed to doing.
Published on 1st July 2016
Final preparations underway for Midsummer Fiesta

The biggest free festival in Cheltenham returns for its sixth year on Saturday 2 July, from 12 – 9pm in Montpellier Gardens.
Published on 27th June 2016
Fun and flowers on the hill to celebrate National Meadows Day

Come along and join in the free family fun from 11am to 2pm this Saturday (18 June) at Leckhampton Hill for National Meadows Day.
Published on 16th June 2016
Cheltenham In Bloom's annual garden competition 2016

Cheltenham’s gardening enthusiasts and businesses are invited to take part in the annual Cheltenham in Bloom garden competition this summer
Published on 6th June 2016
New trees for Pittville Park play area

The new play area at Pittville Park is to benefit from twelve new trees, one of which has been funded thanks to a donation from Cheltenham in Bloom.
Published on 27th May 2016
Pittville Park to be in full swing by Friday

Play area to open in time for half term.
Published on 24th May 2016