The Big Top
The Big Top is a reserved fully seated venue located in the main Jazz Festival site in Montpellier Gardens.
The Big Top is located in the centre of Cheltenham’s Montpellier Gardens (GL50 1UL).
Getting Here
Parking
Montpellier Gardens (GL50 1UL) is in the centre of Cheltenham, with numerous car parks nearby. The nearest car parks are Rodney Road (GL50 1HX), St Georges Road (GL50 3DT), Royal Well (GL50 3DS) and Regent Arcade (GL50 1HN). There is a regular bus service from Cheltenham Racecourse and Arle Court Park and Ride car parks to the centre of Cheltenham.
Rail
Montpellier Gardens is a 25-minute walk from Cheltenham Spa Railway Station. There is a taxi rank outside the station should wish you get a taxi.
Bus
The 94, 94X, 97 and 10 services stop directly opposite Montpellier Gardens. For further information on Cheltenham bus services, please visit the Stagecoach website.
There are bike racks located throughout Montpellier Gardens should you wish to visit the Festival on your bike. Please note that anyone wishing to secure their bike at one of the bike racks does so at their own risk.
Accessibility
The Big Top has step free access and guide dogs are welcome in the venue.
There is a hearing loop system available in this venue, operating in the front and rear stalls of the venue only. We advise contacting our box office via email or by phoning 01242 850 270 (during an on-sale period) or using our Access Booking Form so that we can ensure you seating is suitable for the event you wish to attend. Our booking information page will have the most up to date Box Office phone opening hours.
There are accessible toilets located in the main Festival site.
