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Andrew Oakley: /* Accommodation */ Remove Twigworth Premier Inn as this closed in 2021

2022-01-30T20:50:24Z

‎Accommodation: Remove Twigworth Premier Inn as this closed in 2021

Andrew Oakley: /* Accommodation */ Big Sleep is no more. Add the new Town Centre Premier Inn.

2019-08-05T16:43:54Z

‎Accommodation: Big Sleep is no more. Add the new Town Centre Premier Inn.

Andrew Oakley: /* Local sights */ Bus to Winchcombe is now Marchants but retains the 606 bunmer

2019-08-05T15:24:28Z

‎Local sights: Bus to Winchcombe is now Marchants but retains the 606 bunmer

Cjr23: /* Accommodation */

2017-08-10T23:28:26Z

‎Accommodation

Andrew Oakley: Assorted minor 2016 tidyings

2016-07-11T15:59:55Z

Assorted minor 2016 tidyings

Andrew Oakley: /* Gas Green */

2015-10-03T18:35:44Z

‎Gas Green

Andrew Oakley: Remove lift offers - AndrewO not available for 2015

2015-08-13T11:11:33Z

Remove lift offers - AndrewO not available for 2015

Cjr23 at 15:42, 25 May 2015

2015-05-25T15:42:09Z

Andrew Oakley: /* Accommodation */ Add map to YMCA

2014-07-21T19:15:15Z

‎Accommodation: Add map to YMCA

Andrew Oakley: /* Accommodation */ Add YMCA

2014-07-21T19:10:21Z

‎Accommodation: Add YMCA

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 * [http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/TEWBRE/tewkesbury Premier Inn Tewkesbury] - one junction up the motorway, at M5 J9, 8mi/13km from venue, connected to a Brewers Fayre family pub/restaurant
 * [http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/401/Tewkesbury-hotel Travelodge Tewkesbury] - next door to the Premier Inn Tewkesbury, again M5 J9, 8mi/13km from venue, Brewers Fayre family pub/restaurant 200 metres away
 Other options for the town centre:

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 The three most popular hotels with attendees are:
-* [http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/cheltenham/glcch/hoteldetail Holiday Inn Express], reliable chain hotel between Cheltenham centre and venue, 10 mins walk to venue, large secure 24/7 NCP car park next door. This is also usually the last stop for the Friday night fringe events. GL50 4AP [http://goo.gl/maps/Z3tai map]
+* [http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/cheltenham/glcch/hoteldetail Holiday Inn Express], reliable chain hotel between Cheltenham centre and venue, 10 mins walk to venue, large secure 24/7 NCP car park next door. This is also usually the last stop for the Friday night fringe events. GL504AP
-* [http://www.thebigsleephotel.com/home.asp?hotelid=3 Big Sleep], large "boutique" hotel in the centre of Cheltenham, 20 mins walk to venue, GL50 1XZ [http://goo.gl/maps/7t6Vg map]
-* [http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/CHECRO/cheltenham-west?cmp=GLBC Premier Inn Cheltenham West], budget but reliable motel on the edge of Cheltenham, very convenient for drivers, 30 mins walk to venue or [[Transport/By public transport#Local buses|41 & 42 bus]] every 15 mins, GL51 9SL [http://goo.gl/maps/BJ6CN map]
+* [https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/gloucestershire/cheltenham/cheltenham-town-centre.html Premier Inn Cheltenham Town Centre], budget hotel situated very near the Holiday Inn Express. GL504FA
 Cheltenham has a huge number of hotels ranging from budget B&Bs to five-star luxury at [http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-6632-mercure-cheltenham-queen-s/index.shtml The Queens Hotel]. Here's [http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-g186284-Cheltenham_Cotswolds_Gloucestershire_England-Hotels.html Tripadvisor's list] and [http://www.visitcheltenham.com/site/scripts/documents.php?categoryID=22 Cheltenham Tourist Information Centre's accommodation search page] which allows you to filter by price etc. If you're driving, you can save money by considering less expensive nearby areas; [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=hotel+near+tewkesbury+abbey Tewkesbury] in particular is very convenient with several good value hotels.

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 * [http://www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk/ Gloucester Cathedral], a large, spectacular medieval gothic cathedral, burial place of a king and a prince, and filming location for Harry Potter. Bus 94 runs every ten minutes, taking you from Cheltenham Promenade to Gloucester Bus Station, only five minutes' walk to the cathedral.
-* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadway,_Worcestershire Broadway, Worcestershire] is one of many lovely Cotswold villages. [http://www.castleways.co.uk/timetables.html Castleways bus 606] will take you there, via Winchcombe which is another charming small Cotswold town. As well as the beautiful village of Broadway itself, with a large number of teashops and boutiques, there is a huge, free [http://crumpetsincamelot.wordpress.com/2012/09/03/day-out-broadway-activity-park/ activity park] with adventure playground equipment for adults and children of all ages.
+* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadway,_Worcestershire Broadway, Worcestershire] is one of many lovely Cotswold villages. [http://www.marchants-coaches.com/606-Service Marchants bus 606] will take you there, via Winchcombe which is another charming small Cotswold town. As well as the beautiful village of Broadway itself, with a large number of teashops and boutiques, there is a huge, free [http://crumpetsincamelot.wordpress.com/2012/09/03/day-out-broadway-activity-park/ activity park] with adventure playground equipment for adults and children of all ages.
 * [http://www.gwsr.com/ Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway] is a steam heritage line running from Cheltenham Racecourse to Winchcombe. Take [http://www.stagecoachbus.com/localdefault.aspx?Tag=Cheltenham Stagecoach bus D] from Cheltenham town centre to the racecourse, then walk north across the large car parks, around the west side of the racecourse to the railway station.
 * If you have young children, the town of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourton_on_the_Water Bourton-on-the-Water] makes an excellent daytrip with lots to keep little ones entertained at reasonable prices. We particularly recommend [http://www.theoldnewinn.co.uk/model-village.html Bourton Model Village] and the penguins at [http://www.birdland.co.uk Birdland]. [http://www.pulhamscoaches.com/#/timetables/4539355309 Pullhams bus 801] will take you to Bourton.

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−	* The [http://cheltenhamymca.com/accommodation/ YMCA] offers basic but clean and functional hostelry at a bargain price. It is located in central Cheltenham about 20-30 minutes' walk from the main venue. Parking nearby can be difficult and expensive but it is only a 5-minute walk to the main bus stops, including buses to the railway station (D) and to the main venue (C,41,42,42A). [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?&cid=13097158415535998044 map]
	* If your party is looking for two or more good hotel rooms, you could also consider renting a [http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=serviced+apartments+in+cheltenham serviced apartment], of which there are many in Cheltenham.		* If your party is looking for two or more good hotel rooms, you could also consider renting a [http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=serviced+apartments+in+cheltenham serviced apartment], of which there are many in Cheltenham.

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 ==Gas Green==
-Our main venue for Saturday and Sunday will be [http://www.gasgreen.org.uk/index_files/Page611.html Gas Green Community Centre], Cheltenham, UK. The venue owners have confirmed this and the deposit has been paid.
+Our main venue for Saturday and Sunday will be [http://www.gasgreen.org.uk/index_files/Page611.html Gas Green Community Centre], Cheltenham, UK.
 * [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.90726,-2.08458 Google maps]
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 * Long/Lat: 51.90726, -2.08458
-Toilets, including a toilet for the disabled, are available at the venue. The games are held on the ground floor, one shallow step access from the street. See also our [[Disability and equality policy#Equality of access|disability policy]].
+Toilets, including a toilet for wheelchair uses, are available at the venue. The games are held on the ground floor, one shallow step access from the street. See also our [[Disability and equality policy#Equality of access|disability policy]].
 A kitchen is available for tea and coffee making facilities. There is a convenience store on the corner of the street, and a large 24-hour [http://www.tesco.com/storeLocator/default.asp?bID=2280#storename Tesco] supermarket nearby.
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 The three most popular hotels with attendees are:
-* [http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/cheltenham/glcch/hoteldetail Holiday Inn Express], reliable chain hotel between Cheltenham centre and venue, 10 mins walk to venue, large secure 24/7 NCP car park next door. This is also one of the Friday night fringe venues. GL50 4AP [http://goo.gl/maps/Z3tai map]
+* [http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/cheltenham/glcch/hoteldetail Holiday Inn Express], reliable chain hotel between Cheltenham centre and venue, 10 mins walk to venue, large secure 24/7 NCP car park next door. This is also usually the last stop for the Friday night fringe events. GL50 4AP [http://goo.gl/maps/Z3tai map]
 * [http://www.thebigsleephotel.com/home.asp?hotelid=3 Big Sleep], large "boutique" hotel in the centre of Cheltenham, 20 mins walk to venue, GL50 1XZ [http://goo.gl/maps/7t6Vg map]
 * [http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/CHECRO/cheltenham-west?cmp=GLBC Premier Inn Cheltenham West], budget but reliable motel on the edge of Cheltenham, very convenient for drivers, 30 mins walk to venue or [[Transport/By public transport#Local buses|41 & 42 bus]] every 15 mins, GL51 9SL [http://goo.gl/maps/BJ6CN map]

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 Venues for the Friday evening fringe events are listed in the [[Programme#Friday|Friday section of the programme]]. They are all walking distance from Cheltenham town centre, so unless it's absolutely chucking down with rain, we recommend that car owners park up for the afternoon and walk. All fringe venues are wheelchair accessible.
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 Bristol and Cardiff airports are also candidates, but not as easy to get to/from as Birmingham and Heathrow. Avoid Gatwick, Luton and and particularly Stanstead (''[[Transport/By public transport#Why not Stanstead?|Why not Stansted?]]'') unless you really have lots of time for your journey.
 For more detail, please see [[Transport/By public transport]].

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 Other options for the town centre:
-* The [http://cheltenhamymca.com/accommodation/ YMCA] offers basic but clean and functional hostelry at a bargain price. It is located in central Cheltenham about 20-30 minutes' walk from the main venue. Parking nearby can be difficult and expensive but it is only a short 5-10 minute walk to the main bus stops, including buses to the railway station (D) and to the main venue (C,41,42,42A).
+* The [http://cheltenhamymca.com/accommodation/ YMCA] offers basic but clean and functional hostelry at a bargain price. It is located in central Cheltenham about 20-30 minutes' walk from the main venue. Parking nearby can be difficult and expensive but it is only a 5-minute walk to the main bus stops, including buses to the railway station (D) and to the main venue (C,41,42,42A). [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?&cid=13097158415535998044 map]
 * If your party is looking for two or more good hotel rooms, you could also consider renting a [http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=serviced+apartments+in+cheltenham serviced apartment], of which there are many in Cheltenham.

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 * [http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/GLOTWI/gloucester-twigworth Premier Inn Twigworth] - 8mi/13km from venue off A38 main road, pleasant rural location, Table Table family pub/restaurant on site
-If your party is looking for two or more good hotel rooms, you could also consider renting a [http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=serviced+apartments+in+cheltenham serviced apartment], of which there are many in Cheltenham.
+Other options for the town centre:
 You can discuss recommendations on the [[mailing list]].