New Posts For Thread: Staying in Bristol for the Festivalhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28942631/staying-in-bristol-for-the-festivalHello fellow Cheltenham enthusiasts,I have decided to stay in Bristol for the Festival this year as I tried Worcester last year, but I found it a) a bit quiet at night and b) a nightmare on the train getting to and from Cheltenham (overcrowded). So,Im in for a beer!https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28942631/staying-in-bristol-for-the-festival?post_id=517237139#517237139Im in for a beer!Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:33:01 -0600Heregoesnothing, pretty sure In will be booking this week... Just waiting for a friend to decide whats he's doing... I think he needs to do some shameless grovelling for the time off work. But either way a few drinks in a pub would be welcome!https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28942631/staying-in-bristol-for-the-festival?post_id=516912179#516912179Heregoesnothing, pretty sure In will be booking this week... Just waiting for a friend to decide whats he's doing... I think he needs to do some shameless grovelling for the time off work. But either way a few drinks in a pub would be welcome!Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:02:54 -0600Will be staying in Bristol Monday until Thursday going by train to Cheltenham first two days before flying back out. If anyone is meeting up for some pre festival chat in the town let me know, another formite arriving on his tod :-)https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28942631/staying-in-bristol-for-the-festival?post_id=516901339#516901339Will be staying in Bristol Monday until Thursday going by train to Cheltenham first two days before flying back out. If anyone is meeting up for some pre festival chat in the town let me know, another formite arriving on his tod :-)Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:54:37 -0600Thanks chief but im going on train as well,£55 return from east Yorkshire.....bargain!Its my Birthday on the Monday so im having a few tho not going mad as i dont wanna feel rough Tuesday.Speaking of Tuesday,that's everyones Birthdayshttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28942631/staying-in-bristol-for-the-festival?post_id=516783089#516783089Thanks chief but im going on train as well,£55 return from east Yorkshire.....bargain!Its my Birthday on the Monday so im having a few tho not going mad as i dont wanna feel rough Tuesday.Speaking of Tuesday,that's everyones BirthdaysFri, 24 Feb 2012 13:42:21 -0600180, we stayed in the Bristol Central Travelodge when we stayed last time. Its right by the Waterfront, so only a couple of minutes walk if you want to go to any of the bars.Walk to Temple Meads is about 20 - 25 minutes depending on how much ale youhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28942631/staying-in-bristol-for-the-festival?post_id=516782171#516782171180, we stayed in the Bristol Central Travelodge when we stayed last time. Its right by the Waterfront, so only a couple of minutes walk if you want to go to any of the bars.Walk to Temple Meads is about 20 - 25 minutes depending on how much ale youFri, 24 Feb 2012 13:21:08 -0600Thanks for this thread as i am also staying in Bristol this year.Stayed in many places in Cheltenham over the years and more recently have been using the Premier inn just down the road from the Landsdown pub,next to TGI Fridays.This year they wantedhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28942631/staying-in-bristol-for-the-festival?post_id=516781643#516781643Thanks for this thread as i am also staying in Bristol this year.Stayed in many places in Cheltenham over the years and more recently have been using the Premier inn just down the road from the Landsdown pub,next to TGI Fridays.This year they wantedFri, 24 Feb 2012 13:07:15 -0600Walkabout is on Corn Streethttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28942631/staying-in-bristol-for-the-festival?post_id=516778487#516778487Walkabout is on Corn StreetFri, 24 Feb 2012 11:53:36 -0600We went to a wine bar opposite the Walkabout (Shot will tell you street - if you are not going racing any of the days) on the weds as we were severly hungover and was brill as they had all five screens on for Cheltenham. Found it surprisingly difficuhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28942631/staying-in-bristol-for-the-festival?post_id=516767335#516767335We went to a wine bar opposite the Walkabout (Shot will tell you street - if you are not going racing any of the days) on the weds as we were severly hungover and was brill as they had all five screens on for Cheltenham. Found it surprisingly difficuFri, 24 Feb 2012 07:34:08 -0600Only there for the Monday and Tuesday night sorry VikingGoing the first two days of the Festival but will be coming home straight after the races on the Wednesday. Thursday and Friday in the pub to watch the rest of it.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28942631/staying-in-bristol-for-the-festival?post_id=516745933#516745933Only there for the Monday and Tuesday night sorry VikingGoing the first two days of the Festival but will be coming home straight after the races on the Wednesday. Thursday and Friday in the pub to watch the rest of it.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:09:07 -0600I am debating staying in Bristol for the Wednesday/Thursday nights. Can get a hotel for £80 for the 2 nights, and the train would be £15. By the time I have driven 150 mile a day, and paid £10 parking a day. It wont be that much difference in costhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/28942631/staying-in-bristol-for-the-festival?post_id=516742885#516742885I am debating staying in Bristol for the Wednesday/Thursday nights. Can get a hotel for £80 for the 2 nights, and the train would be £15. By the time I have driven 150 mile a day, and paid £10 parking a day. It wont be that much difference in costThu, 23 Feb 2012 15:10:31 -0600