About Poisoned Land
Across the UK, toxic chemical leaks are poisoning our water supplies and seeping into soil, affecting the lives of people living nearby. From the food we eat to the air we breathe, the impact can reach into gardens, playgrounds and homes and the consequences can be catastrophic.
Investigative journalists Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor join Dave Megson to reveal what they discovered in South Wales, questioning how widespread the problem really is and why we should all be concerned.
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Getting Here
Parking
The Town Hall is located in Cheltenham Town centre. The venue’s full address is Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1QA. The venue’s car park is private, but parking can be found throughout the town centre. The nearest car parks are Rodney Road (GL50 1HX), St Georges Road (GL50 3DT), Royal Well (GL50 3DS) and Regent Arcade (GL50 1HN). There is a regular bus service from Cheltenham Racecourse Park and Ride car park to the centre of Cheltenham.
Rail
The Town Hall is a 25-minute walk from Cheltenham Spa Railway Station. There is also taxi rank outside the station.
Bus
Stagecoach bus services stop nearby on the Promenade with the Town Hall a 5-minute walk away. For further information on Cheltenham bus services, please visit the Stagecoach website.
There are bike racks located near Imperial Gardens, behind the Town Hall, should you wish to visit the festival on your bike. Please note that anyone wishing to secure their bike at one of the bike racks does so at their own risk.
More infoAccess
Cheltenham Town Hall has both step access and an accessible ramp at the main entrance. The entrance to the Pillar Room inside the Town Hall building is also step free. Guide dogs are welcome in this venue.
If you are uncertain about your booking we advise contacting our box office via email ([email protected]), by phoning us on 01242 850 270, or using our Access Booking Form so that we can ensure your seating is suitable for the event you wish to attend.
Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor of the venue. This venue does not have a hearing loop.
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