Cheltenham Travel Festival

Info: Join our FREE Talking Travel sessions and photography masterclasses. Our expert speakers will give you unique insight into their experiences and take you on fascinating and memorable journeys to inspire your next trip.

Info: Cruising: exploring the parts of the globe best accessed by water! With ships varying in size, style, and amenities, our experts will talk you through the options. Whether you’re looking for the thrill of an adventure on a mega-ship equipped with the latest in entertainment and leisure or seeking the tranquillity of an intimate vessel with a refined atmosphere, there’s a ship out there for you.

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Explore beautiful and varied landscapes, cultures and experiences by train. From viewing wildlife, exploring national parks, discovering cities, and experiencing new cultures to even combining with a cruise or a self-drive holiday. Natalie will share ideas for incorporating train travel in your next Canadian adventure with VIA Rail Canada. Justin will introduce us to Byway, an innovative platform, to book 100% flight-free holidays.

Info: Leading France travel and food expert Carolyn Boyd shows that the key to enjoying and truly seeing France’s many landscapes, cities and villages is by understanding its food. From the volcanoes of the Auvergne to the beaches of Corsica, the country offers a huge variety of holiday options that are ideal for independent and curious travellers with a good appetite.

Info: It’s a trip like no other, should you relax on a sandy beach, explore a vibrant city or region, traverse an untrodden path, immerse yourself in local cultures, or embark on a boat or rail journey? Or maybe a combination of the above. Sunita from Trotting Soles, pitches ideas for your next BIG trip.

Info: Sharing memories of 50 years of travel will be the co-founder of Bradt Guides. Hilary’s latest book ‘Taking the Risk: My Adventures in Travel & Publishing’, is a beautifully written memoir, that weaves together insightful reflections, hilarious anecdotes and heart-stopping moments from her serendipitous adventures in travel and publishing.

Info: Want to take the family on a trip that they’ll never forget? Jarrod Kyte, Product Director at Steppes Travel, shares his ideas to suit various ages and pockets as well as offering practical advice on what to consider. Africa, India, Kyrgyzstan, Romania and Slovenia all make great family holidays!

Info: Mark shares some of his favourite travel stories and anecdotes from his travels through Gloucestershire and the rest of the world, to inspire your next trip. Mark will provide insights to hidden gems, that can’t be found in a brochure or even on the internet, including surprising literary links, place name derivations, and folklore. Join Mark on an adventure that will inspire, amuse, educate and give you a few surprising ideas.

Info: A shift to the north, relaxed visa regulations, and new routes by planes, trains, boats, bikes and even balloons make 2025 the most exciting for travel in years. Our experts highlight the new trips that should be on your radar for the coming year. Jarrod shares stories from recent trips tracking snow leopards in Ladakh, circumnavigating Issy Kul in Kyrgyzstan and meeting eagle hunters in Mongolia. Alex will share tales from travels along two great rivers: the Mekong and the Amazon.

Info: A short class aimed at beginner- and intermediate-level travel photographers, providing invaluable advice on all aspects of the craft. Whether you’re shooting with a smartphone or professional kit, this introduction session explores how to travel better as a photographer, what and how to photograph, and simple ways to improve quality.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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