Cheltenham Town Hall<\/a>, built at the start of the 20th century, is located at one end of the park. The Hall was built specifically to provide Cheltenham with a first class venue for all of its social events, and is host to various concerts, plays and exhibitions throughout the year. The Imperial Garden Bar operates from here and is open during the summer months, serving a range of hot and cold snacks and drinks.<\/p>\nArt In The Park<\/h2>\n
Each year during the summer, a 4-week open air art exhibition is held in the Imperial Gardens. The Art In The Park exhibition is open to local artists and gives them an opportunity to display their work to members of the public. Admission to the exhibition is free and visitors can buy artwork from the artists at a much lower price than what would be charged by a gallery. First taking place in 1969, the exhibition provides a large colourful display during the height of Cheltenham\u2019s festival season.<\/p>\n
Getting There<\/h2>\n
The Imperial Gardens are within the Imperial Square, which is part of the town\u2019s one way ring road, and there is easy access from the M5 and A40 with signs directing drivers to the town centre. There are a number of car parks within walking distance, with the nearest being on Rodney Road and on Regent Street. Some on-street pay and display parking is available on Imperial Square and on the surrounding roads.<\/p>\n
Cheltenham Spa Rail Station is approximately 1.5 miles away from the Imperial Gardens and there are regular bus services that can drop you off close to Imperial Square.<\/p>\n
Opening Times and Cost<\/h2>\n
The park is open all day all year round and there is no charge for admission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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