Here in Cheltenham we enjoy fantastic festivals all year round from literature and jazz to science. However, it would be fair to say our most famous festival of all is ‘The Festival’, the shining jewel in the National Hunt calendar held once a year in March. The Cheltenham Gold Cup festival entails 4 days of magic, magnificence and madness, played out on a stage framed by the breath-taking vista of the Cotswold Hills.

For those of you who are not familiar with this festival, here is a brief history on our magnificent racecourse: the first organised flat race meeting in Cheltenham took place in 1815 on Nottingham Hill, with the first races on Cleeve Hill in August 1818. In 1831 the racecourse was moved to Prestbury Park its current location.

This four day event gathers and entices many famous faces, not forgetting members of the Royal family such as The Prince and Princess of Wales. Last year Zara Tindall, Queen Camilla and Princess Eugenie all attended Ladies Day (now officially Style Wednesday), a Cheltenham’s version of Royal Ascot, filled with stunning hats, fascinators and beautiful attire.

If you are visiting Cheltenham Races this month and haven’t yet decided on an outfit, take a look at our Spring collection online. Whether you are looking for something classic or maybe something more contemporary, we have a wide selection of suitable outfits on offer.

We hope you feel inspired as you explore our latest collection, discovering timeless pieces from Cotswold Collections that are designed to be cherished and worn for years to come.

See what our customers have to say about Cotswold Collections on our reviews page.

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