Visiting Pittville Park
The largest park in Cheltenham and the only park in Gloucestershire to have been awarded the prestigious Green Heritage Site Accreditation.
From tea to tennis and boating to basketball…
There are many different things to do in Pittville, including sports, walks and visiting the Pump Room and Holst Victorian House. Keep scrolling for a full list of the facilities, maps and general information to help you plan your visit.
Visiting Guides & Activities
Park Facilities
Play Areas
Aviaries
Tennis Courts
Rowing Boats
Pitch & Put
Skate Ramps
Basketball Court
Fishing
Pittville Play Area And Aviaries
Pittville Park is full of fun for the whole family to enjoy. The Aviaries and Adventure Playground are a firm favourite with the children and we are proud to have had a part in their rebuild in 2016.
Activities to book
Boat hire, tennis court bookings, pitch & put equipment hire and purchasing of fishing licenses, can all be done at the Boathouse. For more information, please click the button below.
Places of Interest
Pittville Pump Room
Pittville Pump Room is a Grade I listed Regency gem overlooking the lawns and lake of Pittville Park.
Holst Victorian House
Explore life in Cheltenham’s only Victorian home open to the public – the birthplace of composer Gustav Holst.
Cheltenham Leisure Centre
Leisure at Cheltenham provides clubs, classes, a spa and gym, including a swimming pool, soft play and gym.
Cafes
Central Cross Cafe
Located in Central Park Drive. Central Cross Cafe. serves hot and cold food and drinks with an outdoor seating area.
The Kiosk
Located in Central Park Drive. Central Cross Cafe. serves hot and cold food and drinks with an outdoor seating area.
The Boathouse
Located in Central Park Drive. Central Cross Cafe. serves hot and cold food and drinks with an outdoor seating area.
FAQs
Are there toilets?
There are public conveniences in 2 locations. Firstly a block beside the play area, opposite The Kiosk, which has disabled facilities. The second block is located behind the pump room in its car park area.
Where can I park?
There is paid parking available behind the pump room and access can be gained via East Approach Drive. Also Portland Street Carpark is on Evesham Road some 10 minutes walk from the park heading south. A small number of spaces for free parking is normally available in Albemarle Gate carpark (however during 2024 this is closed due to public works). Other free parking alternatives can be found kerbside on Pittville Lawn and other local streets however they are time-limited and frequently monitored so make sure you read the public notices carefully or you will risk a parking fine.
Is there public transport available?
A number of buses pass the park and bus stops are shown on the plan. The routes
are:
A Prestbury to GCHQ
B Charlton Kings to Sainsburys, Gallagher Retail Park
D Up Hatherley to Bishops Cleeve
E Cheltenham Railway Station to Bishops Cleeve
N Cheltenham to Noverton View
94U Gloucester to the Pittville Student Village
Are there any cycle paths?
A cycle path runs through Pittville Park, connecting the Honeybourne path and Tommy Taylors Lane to the the A435 Evesham Road. This runs behind the Aggs sports pavilion and along the side of Dunalley School. From Pittville Park the route follows the A435 Evesham Road in a northerly direction to Cheltenham Racecourse Roundabout or southbound toward Cheltenham Centre.
There is also an off-road cycle track through the park from Tommy Taylors Lane to Pittville Lawn, near Albert Road. Cyclists should note that this route is shared with pedestrians, and cyclists need to dismount when using the underpass. For further details of cycling in Cheltenham refer to Cycling in Cheltenham on the borough council’s website.
Are there defibrillators on site?
In the event of a health emergency there are defibrillators housed in the former GPO red telephone box on Central Cross Drive outside the Scout Hut and a second on the wall of the Kiosk next to the sales window adjacent to the play area.
Is it accessible for wheelchair users
Most of the paths in the east and west sides of the park are suitable for wheelchair access.
What are the park opening times?
All areas of the park are open throughout the year, although the facilities are only available during the day. For the times at which various facilities are available, please consult Cheltenham Borough Council website www.cheltenham.gov.uk/ and www.inthepark.co.uk.
Is Pittville Pump Room open to the public?
Pittville Pump Room is open to the public for general viewing from Wednesday to
Sunday inclusive, 10am to 4pm (although this may be subject to bookings for private
events and vary for bank holidays). To check whether the Pump Room will be open for
visitors please consult www.cheltenhamtrust.org.u
Can Friends of Pittville give me permission to hold an event in Pittville Park?
Friends of Pittville can’t provide permission to hold an event in Pittville Park. For this you will need to contact Cheltenham Borough Council. For more information, click here.