HEADS UP – CHELTENHAM RACES

With the Cheltenham Festival fast approaching, we thought we’d look back at this lovely piece about The King’s Head Inn by Alastair Down, published in the Racing Post.

THE PUB OF THE YEAR IS NOT TO BE MISSED

The Racing Post’s Guide to Cheltenham

Most festival racegoers stay outside of Cheltenham for the meeting and stacks of enthusiasts fill up the hotels, pubs and B&Bs in the Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Norton triangle.

This gives them a shot of going to the 2018 Good Pub Guide pub of the year – the King’s Head in Bledington, which is 182 yards from your correspondent’s red brick semi.

It rocks and rolls during festival week and the brilliant staff deal effortlessly with a pub rammed to its ancient rafters. Superb atmosphere, welcoming to all, big open fire, four real ales and an alarming number of taps serving that dreadful lager muck – and if you plan on sampling some excellent food, book now.

Good mix of customers and the quintessential Cotswold pub. Come back in the summer and sit overlooking the huge village green with its gently flowing stream.

A gem. Particularly when I’m there.

Alastair certainly captured the character of the place. The King’s Head has long been a popular stop for those visiting the Cotswolds during Cheltenham Festival week, whether they are staying locally or simply making the journey over to Bledington.

The Festival is also one of the busiest times of the year for the pub, with a great atmosphere throughout the week. And when the racing is over, Bledington offers a rather different pace, with the village green, stream, historic buildings and surrounding Cotswold countryside just outside the door.

A Great Base for Events and Days Out

Of course, the Cheltenham Festival is just one of many events and attractions within easy reach of The King’s Head Inn. Whether you are visiting for horse racing, a local festival, a summer event or simply exploring the Cotswolds, Bledington makes a great base for your stay.

There are events throughout the year in and around Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon and across the Cotswolds, making The King’s Head a convenient place to stay when visiting the area.

For more ideas on what is happening locally, take a look at our guides to Summer Events in the Cotswolds and Winter Events in the Cotswolds.

And when the event is over, you can return to Bledington, enjoy a meal and a drink at The King’s Head and make the most of the village and surrounding countryside.

Staying at The King’s Head

For information about our rooms and accommodation in Bledington, visit our Accommodation page.

Eating at The King’s Head

Planning your visit around Cheltenham Festival or another local event? Find out more about dining at the pub on our Restaurant page.

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