Cheltenham Spa has been a popular destination for tourists since the famous spa waters were discovered by a farmer who saw pigeons pecking at the mineral rich patch in a field back in the 1700s! Since then, Cheltenham has grown a lot, initially built up to form a small rural town to accommodate the sudden influx of tourists who were keen to feel the benefits of the local spa waters!
Nowadays, the town is the host of many festivals which have tourists arriving in their droves, including the literature festival, the science festival and of course the most famous of all, Cheltenham gold cup week, one of the biggest jump racing festivals in the world.
However, this is all well and good for the tourists, but what makes Cheltenham such a popular place to live and work in?
Firstly, there are lots of career opportunities in Cheltenham. For those seeking to advance in their career, get a new job in a different area, or leaving education and looking to go into their chosen career, there are lots of employment opportunities in Cheltenham.
With many big employers such as fashion brand Superdry, and GCHQ, as well as many more, it is a great town to work in.
Transport is another reason why many people get in touch with a local estate agent like this estate agents Cheltenham based company meandyouestateagents.co.uk and start to look for the perfect home in the town. Transport links are good in Cheltenham, with a direct train to London on a regular basis, quick access to the M5 motorway and also the close proximity to the Cotswolds if you want to get out into the beautiful surrounding countryside for some peace and quiet!
Another thing that Cheltenham is renowned for, and a reason why it is a popular location for families to live in, is the fact that there are lots of really good schools in the area. From grammar schools such as Pates, to independent schools such as Cheltenham Ladies College and Dean Close school, education is a top reason for many people with children to make the move to Cheltenham. The University of Gloucestershire is also based in Cheltenham, so it caters for education right from early years to university level.
