It’s all about being kid or dog friendly these days. Montpellier is Cheltenham’s first shopping area and has traditionally been thought of as an ‘exclusive’ place but of course, now everyone is very welcome! We have many places to go with children and the whole family. Here we tell you about five particularly child friendly places to visit in our area:
Montpellier Gardens
These beautiful historic gardens are lovely for families to visit. There’s a great play area for little ones and a climbing ‘cube’ for older kids. The Garden Café is next to the play area which serves hot/cold drinks ice creams and more. Tennis in the Park is available for booking at very reasonable prices for the whole family or you can book coaching for children. The sessions are led by professional coaches so you could pop to the shops in Montpellier for an hour!
Coffee #1
Newly housed in Montpellier Lodge in the gardens is Coffee#1. It’s very child friendly with baby changing facilities and a large outdoor area to sit in/put prams etc. They have a menu which caters for kids and lots of colouring pencils and colouring sheets to keep them entertained.
Flynn’s Restaurant
A Cheltenham favourite and also very welcoming for families. Kids aged four and under eat for free! Dishes for kids include: chicken and mushroom risotto, cheesy tomato pasta, roast lamb, creamy mash, vegetables and gravy or linguine with olive oil and parmesan sprinkles. Staff are very friendly and there’s lots of space both inside and outside.
Brasserie Blanc
Unexpectedly very child friendly. A champion of breast-feeding (A sign welcoming mothers once went viral! See pic) mothers and families are very welcome. The restaurant has a specially created menu packed with fresh and flavoursome ingredients. They have lots of colouring in pencils and colouring books to use and plenty of highchairs. Lots of ‘Kids Eat Free’ offers during holiday times.
The Clementine Café
Newly opened spacious café with delicious food and especially cakes! The child’s lunch offer is £6 for either a fish finger sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, jam sandwich or boiled egg and soldiers with a glass of milk and apple. Highchairs and pushchair access at the front of building.
Another wonderful garden in Montpellier that you can enjoy a picnic in with lots of space! There’s also the Imperial Gardens Bar with a new al fresco dining menu and ice creams. They offer sharing platters, light bites and meals for everyone. It makes an ideal hub for meeting friends and family, or you could hold a private party in the beautiful walled garden.
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