Prince of Wales Stadium

Home to Cheltenham Town FC, the Prince of Wales Stadium sits right on the edge of Cheltenham itself - a proper football ground rather than a glossy mega-arena, which is exactly its charm. If you've got a soft spot for lower-league football or just fancy catching a match while on a caravan holiday in the area, it's worth knowing about.

The stadium holds around 7,000 spectators and has hosted the club since the 1920s. Match days have a genuine community feel - locals pile in, there's actual atmosphere rather than corporate sterility, and you'll see families who've been coming here for decades. The ground itself is compact and accessible, with decent sightlines from most seats. Grounds staff are usually friendly and knowledgeable.

You'll get the most out of this if you're into football culture rather than trophy-hunting teams. It's not a day-long attraction - you're looking at a match or stadium tour, which typically runs two to three hours including pre-match buzz. The stadium is free to walk past, though you'll need a ticket for match days (prices vary seasonally).

Cheltenham Racecourse Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite sits less than a mile away, making this a logical pit-stop if you're based there. Other parks like Briarfields and Regency Court are within three miles, so you're never far from the ground. If football's your thing and you're planning a Cheltenham break, checking the fixtures calendar beforehand makes sense - it'll turn an otherwise quiet evening into something with real energy.