The Cheltenham Week Ahead: 2 to 8 November 2026
This week in Cheltenham (2 to 8 November 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 2 to 8 November 2026.
Weather for the Next 7 Days
- Mon 2 Nov: Broken clouds, high 11°C, low 5°C.
- Tue 3 Nov: Overcast clouds, high 11°C, low 6°C.
- Wed 4 Nov: Few clouds, high 11°C, low 6°C.
- Thu 5 Nov: Overcast clouds, high 9°C, low 6°C.
- Fri 6 Nov: Overcast clouds, high 9°C, low 5°C.
- Sat 7 Nov: Broken clouds, high 10°C, low 5°C.
- Sun 8 Nov: Light rain, high 9°C, low 4°C, 25% 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.
- A417/M5 — A417 Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout. Carriageway Closure for earthworks for Missing Link works. Diversion route…
- A417/M5 — A417 Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout. Carriageway Closure for earthworks for Missing Link works. Diversion route…
See roadworks for the full picture, including anything that comes up at shorter notice during the week.
What’s On
- 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)
- Sat 07 Nov: Cheltenham Town vs Halifax Town — FA Cup — kick-off 15:00 (bbc.co.uk)
- Sat 07 Nov: Luton Town vs Forest Green Rovers — FA Cup — kick-off 15:00 (bbc.co.uk)
- Sun 29 Nov: Winter Wreath Making: A Creative Workshop with Kitty Rubina-Skye — Mark the start of winter with this creative and cosy festive wreath-making session led by artist facilitator Kitty of… (wilsonmuseum.org.uk)
New on Cheltenham Open Data
- How Cheltenham and Gloucester Have Grown Since 1975, Mapped Five Years at a Time
- Met Office Weather Warnings Now on Our Cheltenham Forecast
- Every Park, Playing Field and Allotment in Cheltenham, Now on One Map
- Cheltenham Open Data Adds Renewable Energy and Gas and Electricity Use
- Cheltenham Open Data Adds Public Health Statistics, From Life Expectancy to Child Weight
- Turnout in Cheltenham’s Most Deprived Wards Was 20 Points Lower Than in Its Least Deprived
This Week’s Top Stories
How Cheltenham and Gloucester Have Grown Since 1975, Mapped Five Years at a Time
A new map shows how Cheltenham, Gloucester and nearby villages have been built up since 1975, with a slider to step through every five years. — Cheltenham Open Data News
City status will not be lost in shake-up - minister
A councillor says he feels relief following assurances Gloucester will not lose its city status. — BBC News
National Hunt has returned to Cheltenham: O’Brien hits 50 as The Showcase delivers
By Max Giles Cheltenham Racecourse finally welcomed racing fans back after a 224-day hiatus with The Showcase Meeting on Friday and Saturday. Attendees battled… — Cheltenham Post
Dog wedding chauffeurs and doggy roasts: The rise of the puppy experience economy
People in the West Country share why owners are spending more on experiences with their dogs. — BBC News
Somewhere to Eat
Each week we pick a local eatery at random from around the area. This week, why not try The Kemble, located at Kemble Brewery Inn, Fairview Street, 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.