Cheltenham (disambiguation) facts for kids

Cheltenham is a lovely town located in Gloucestershire, England. It's famous for its beautiful buildings and green spaces. Many people know it as a spa town, which means it has natural springs with special water.

Besides the town in England, "Cheltenham" is also the name of several other places and things around the world!

Places Called Cheltenham

Many places across the globe share the name Cheltenham. Here are some of them:

In Australia

• Cheltenham, New South Wales: A suburb in Sydney.
• Cheltenham, South Australia: Another suburb, located in Adelaide.
  • Electoral district of Cheltenham: This is an area used for voting in state elections in South Australia.
  • Cheltenham Park Racecourse: A place where horse races are held, found within the suburb of Cheltenham.
• Cheltenham, Victoria: A suburb in Melbourne.

In New Zealand

• Cheltenham, New Zealand: A small community on the North Island of New Zealand.

In the United States

• Cheltenham, Maryland: A small community in the state of Maryland.
• Cheltenham, St. Louis: A neighborhood in the city of St. Louis, Missouri.
• Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania: A township (a type of local government area) in Pennsylvania.
  • Cheltenham, Pennsylvania: A specific place within Cheltenham Township.

In Canada

• Cheltenham, Ontario: A small community in the province of Ontario.

Other Uses of Cheltenham

The name Cheltenham is also used for some interesting events and items:

• The Cheltenham Festival: This is a very famous horse racing event held every year in Cheltenham, England. It's one of the biggest events in the sport of National Hunt racing, which involves horses jumping over obstacles.
• Cheltenham (typeface): This is a special style of letters and numbers, called a typeface or font. It was created in America and is used in many books and newspapers.
• Cheltenham Town Football Club: This is the professional football (soccer) team from the town of Cheltenham, England. They play in national leagues.
• SS Cheltenham: This name has been used for several different steamships over time.
• Cheltenham (UK Parliament constituency): This refers to an area in the United Kingdom that elects a representative to the UK Parliament.