The Cheltenham Week Ahead: 19 to 25 October 2026

This week in Cheltenham (19 to 25 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 19 to 25 October 2026.

Weather for the Next 7 Days

  • Mon 19 Oct: Moderate rain, high 14°C, low 8°C, 100% chance of rain.
  • Tue 20 Oct: Moderate rain, high 11°C, low 7°C, 100% chance of rain.
  • Wed 21 Oct: Heavy intensity rain, high 10°C, low 7°C, 100% chance of rain.
  • Thu 22 Oct: Heavy intensity rain, high 14°C, low 7°C, 100% chance of rain.
  • Fri 23 Oct: Heavy intensity rain, high 12°C, low 5°C, 100% chance of rain.
  • Sat 24 Oct: Light rain, high 12°C, low 5°C, 44% chance of rain.
  • Sun 25 Oct: Moderate rain, high 16°C, low 10°C, 100% chance of rain.

Roadworks

  • A40/M5 — M5 southbound Jct 10 exit slip road closed including lane closures on main carriageway for works prior to upcoming Jct 10 improvement…
  • M5 — M5 northbound Jct 10 to 9 - hardshoulder closure in place for Gloucestershire County Council works.
  • M5 — M5 southbound Jct 10 hard shoulder closure for works prior to upcoming Jct 10 improvement scheme working with Gloucester Council.
  • A40/A417/M5 — M5 northbound Jct 11a exit slip road closed to support nearby footbridge demolition works. Diversion for A417 southbound traffic via M5…
  • M5 — M5 northbound Jct 10 entry slip road closed including lane closures on M5 northbound for works prior to upcoming Jct 10 improvement scheme…

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

What’s On

  • Tue 20 Oct: Cheltenham Town vs Fleetwood Town — League Two — kick-off 19:45 (bbc.co.uk)
  • Tue 20 Oct: Exhibition: Theodor von Holst: From Frankenstein to the Pre-Raphaelites — 10/20/2026 to 05/29/2027 - Discover the remarkable art of Theodor von Holst (1810-1844), Gustav Holst’s great-uncle and… (visitcheltenham.com)
  • Wed 21 Oct: Dear Zoo Live! — 10/21/2026 to 10/21/2026 - Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! See our characters write… (visitcheltenham.com)
  • Wed 21 Oct: Pumpkin Picking - Pick Your Own Pumpkins in the Cotswolds — 10/18/2026 to 10/30/2026 - Enjoy a family fun filled day out including PYO pumpkin, pumpkin carving, face painting and… (visitcheltenham.com)
  • Fri 23 Oct: Charity Craft Beer Festival — 10/23/2026 to 10/24/2026 - Our 10th Craft Beer Festival offers 10 different craft beers on each day from world leading… (visitcheltenham.com)
  • Fri 23 Oct: Gloucester vs Bath — Kingsholm Stadium; English Gallagher Prem — kick-off 19:45 (bbc.co.uk)
  • 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: Barrow vs Forest Green Rovers — National League — kick-off 15:00 (bbc.co.uk)
  • Sat 24 Oct: Cheltenham Town vs Newport County — League Two — kick-off 12:30 (bbc.co.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)
  • Fri 30 Oct: Halloween Party — Get ready for a spooky afternoon of creativity and adventure at The Wilson! Come along for a Halloween craft party… (wilsonmuseum.org.uk)
  • Fri 06 Nov: Fireworks Night 2026 — Join us on Friday 6th November for a fantastic evening of fireworks and family entertainment! As always, our bonfire… (cheltenhamtigers.co.uk)

New on Cheltenham Open Data

This Week’s Top Stories

The West’s historic sites being rescued from ruin

Charities and campaigners are restoring various treasured sites which have been neglected for years. — BBC News

M5 reopens after two bridges demolished

The footbridges needed to be taken down before they became a hazard for drivers. — BBC News

Man arrested after suspected shooting

Police were alerted after a man presented at hospital with suspected gunshot injuries to his leg. — BBC News

Man, 89, dies after crash between two cars

Police want anyone with information to get in touch. — BBC News

Somewhere to Eat

Each week we pick a local eatery at random from around the area. This week, why not try La Bobina Cheltenham, located at La Bobina, 8 Suffolk Parade, 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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