Cheltenham Festival 2026 — Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 March

Cheltenham Festival 2026 — Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 March. The biggest week in National Hunt racing. Day tickets £35 (Best Mate Enclosure) to £165 (Club). Gold Cup Friday: £85-£295. Hotels in Cheltenham hit £400+/night festival week — book Gloucester or Stroud Travelodges £75, train in 12 mins. Premier Inn Cheltenham Central from £125 if you book 12 weeks out. Saturday Gold Cup tradition: Guinness pre-9am at the Brewery Quarter. Train: Bristol Parkway 35 mins, London Paddington 2hr 15.