Cheltenham Festival is the pinnacle event of the jump racing calendar. This four day event showcases four high profile, championship races at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire, England. The event has a rich history dating back to the 19th century with the first race taking place in 1815 when the first recorded flat racing meeting was held on Nottingham Hill.
2025 Racing Schedule:
This year’s festival takes place from the 11th-14th of March 2025 with 28 races to enjoy. The festival’s opening day is “Champion Day”, the highlight of which is the prestigious Champion Hurdle, a Grade 1 race over 2 miles, featuring the most skilled hurdlers in the world. Feel the drama unfold as horses surge towards the finish line, with every stride steeped in tradition and adrenaline.
The second day is “Style Wednesday” an event that combines the thrill of racing with the style and sophistication of the crowd’s attire. It is a day of dressing in your Sunday’s finest clothing, sipping champagne and joining high society for the day. As an additional reward for dressing your best you may be named “Best Dressed Lady’, ‘Best Dressed Man’, and even ‘Best Hat’, in the style awards. On “Style Wednesday” it is the Queen Mother Champion Chase, a Grade 1 steeplechase over 1 mile 7 furlongs.
The third day is “St Patrick’s Thursday” which combines celebrity Irish culture with racing glory. At the centre of it all is the Ryanair Chase and the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle, two of the festival’s most anticipated events, where unforgettable performances and moments of glory are etched into Cheltenham history.
The fourth and final day is “Gold Cup Day”, one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the national hunt calendar with the winner receiving , you guessed it , the Gold Cup! . |Gold Cup day has seven great races which like the rest of the festival feature some of the finest bred horses in Britain and Ireland at the peak of their ability.
From Redhill Holidays to Cheltenham:
Redhill Holidays is based in Worcester which is located 35 miles from Cheltenham racecourse. To arrive at the racecourse simply take the M5 by car and you will arrive in around 45 minutes depending on traffic or book a taxi to arrive in style.
Why Stay At Redhill Holidays?
Redhill Holidays is a luxury glamping experience unlike any other staycation experience in the UK. With only four pods on our site, it is a quiet, romantic retreat that provides a connected and luxurious escape for couples of all ages, with stays available from two nights to seven nights or longer if needed. Our glamping pods are situated in a tranquil and calm environment surrounded by nature walks in the heart of the scenic Hereford and Worcester countryside. Each of our pods includes a private outdoor space with a fitted kitchen, private toilet and a luxurious hot tub that overlooks the Malvern Hills. It feels like you are the only people for miles. Pour a nice cold glass of your favourite tipple and relax in the British sunshine listening to the calming sounds of tweeting birds and baa-ing sheep. Relax on either our sun loungers or the hot tub, just lie back and look up at the crystal clear stars which are unaffected by light pollution Then, after a restful nights sleep in the comfortable bed, enjoy a peaceful walk on one of our many walking trails just on our doorstep and experience the tranquillity of Whitbourne’s nature and local wildlife. As part of your experience visit our onsite pub The Hutch Inn where you can sample locally crafted beer and cider as well as enjoying a stone baked pizza or local Herefordshire pies.
Everything at Redhill is crafted and designed “Just for you”
Combine a trip with the excitement of the Cheltenham Festival and the peace , tranquility and warm welcome that awaits you at Redhill Holidays.