New location: Pump Room Café, Pittville Park Thursday 25 June, 10.00-12.00 noon We have been very grateful for the use of the School House Café for many months, but the Pump Room Café will be reopening in time for our… Read More

Clarence Square and Wellington Square were built during the town’s rapid expansion in the nineteenth century. Both squares formed part of John Forbes’ original plan for the Pittville Estate. Clarence Square was named after the Duke of Clarence (later King… Read More

An evening of art and music in Wellington Square On 18 April, we were delighted to be hosted by Jenny Ogle at her beautiful home in Wellington Square for a wonderful Spring Soirée. Guests had the opportunity to enjoy two… Read More

You may have noticed an exciting new feature on the west side of Pittville Park. We welcome the arrival of this new facility near Agg’s Field. This table tennis table was a kind donation from Montpellier Legal to Cheltenham Borough… Read More

This summer sees the welcome return of brass bands to the Pittville Park Bandstand. Of course, anyone who has seen the Pittville bandstand will know that it’s not really big enough for a full brass band, so the musicians will… Read More

The Friends of Pittville Plant Sale was held on Sunday 2 May. As well as our own table, there were stalls from Cheltenham Horticultural Society, Malcolm Allison Plants and Steve Green Succulents. We are grateful to them and also to… Read More

We are pleased to announce that summer 2026 will see a return of live music to the Pittville Park Bandstand! With a grant from CBC and some of our own funds, Friends of Pittville will be supporting and hosting a… Read More

Friends of Pittville worked with Men in Sheds to build two bug hotels for the Sensory Garden, and they’ve already become lively homes for insects. Creating one at home is simple and can provide safe nesting spaces for insects that… Read More

You may be surprised to learn that Pittville Park was once the stage for a remarkable moment in aviation history. In 1889, a young woman named Emily de Voy (also recorded as Emma Dovey) made what is recognised as the… Read More