The Cheltenham Week Ahead: 28 September to 3 October 2026

This week in Cheltenham (28 September to 3 October 2026): weather, roadworks, events, what's new on the site and the top local stories.

Good morning! Here’s what’s happening in Cheltenham from 28 September to 3 October 2026.

Weather for the Next 7 Days

  • Mon 28 Sep: Overcast clouds, high 18°C, low 9°C.
  • Tue 29 Sep: Overcast clouds, high 22°C, low 10°C, 23% chance of rain.
  • Wed 30 Sep: Moderate rain, high 21°C, low 12°C, 100% chance of rain.
  • Thu 1 Oct: Clear sky, high 18°C, low 11°C, 34% chance of rain.
  • Fri 2 Oct: Broken clouds, high 20°C, low 12°C.
  • Sat 3 Oct: Overcast clouds, high 19°C, low 11°C.

Roadworks

  • A417 — A417 northbound Brockworth exit slip and roundabout - lane closure to support nearby footbridge demolition works.
  • A417 — A417 Both directions from A46 Shurdington to Elkstone. Narrow lanes for Missing Link works.
  • A417 — A417 southbound from Air Balloon Roundabout to Elkstone. Carriageway Closure for earthworks for Missing Link works. Diversion route via…
  • A40/A417/M5 — M5 southbound Jct 11 to Jct 12 carriageway closure for construction works. Diversion via A40, A417, A38, A430.
  • A46 — A46 southbound Ashchurch. Lane closures for maintenance works.

See roadworks for the full picture, including anything that comes up at shorter notice during the week.

What’s On

  • Wed 30 Sep: PRASAV Art Meditation — Step into a space of stillness, creativity, and inner connection with PRASAV - Art Meditation Series, Level 1… (wilsonmuseum.org.uk)
  • Sat 03 Oct: Accrington Stanley vs Cheltenham Town — League Two — kick-off 15:00 (bbc.co.uk)
  • Sat 03 Oct: Gloucester vs Harlequins — Kingsholm Stadium; English Gallagher Prem — kick-off 17:30 (bbc.co.uk)
  • Sat 10 Oct: Celebration Evening 2026 – 10/10/26 (cheltenhamharriers.co.uk)
  • Sun 18 Oct: Lifeboat: A Volunteer’s Story | 18 October 2026 (16:30PM) (cheltenhamfestivals.org)
  • Sun 18 Oct: Raise The Bar | 18 October 2026 (16:30PM) (cheltenhamfestivals.org)
  • Fri 23 Oct: Grand Museum Reopening: Community Party! — Be among the first to step foot in the new collections galleries and explore Cheltenham’s rich heritage before joining… (wilsonmuseum.org.uk)
  • Sat 24 Oct: Halloween Trail — Something spooky is stirring at the Wilson! Follow our Halloween trail around the galleries and keep your eyes peeled… (wilsonmuseum.org.uk)

New on Cheltenham Open Data

This Week’s Top Stories

The rail pressure group claims the link, which closed in the 1960s, is “brimming with potential”. — BBC News

Men held in major incident near RAF base as homes evacuated

A major incident is declared and villagers have been evacuated from their homes in Whelford near RAF Fairford. — BBC News

Artist explores ‘beautiful mess’ of motherhood

A woman who had a baby through IVF is looking at the challenges of motherhood in a new exhibition. — BBC News

In Pictures: Blessed pets and Jacob Elordi lookalikes

Our weekly round-up of photographs from across the West. — BBC News

Somewhere to Eat

Each week we pick a local eatery at random from around the area. This week, why not try National Hunt, located at Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Check for opening hours.

That’s the week ahead. Missed an issue? The newsletter archive has every one, and you can read the day’s headlines any time on Cheltenham Open Data.

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