The combination influences offers a bohemian alternative to the high street and a local alternative online shopping. From attracting up and coming business startups, to established designers and artists, The Suffolks possesses a sense of quirkiness and culture.

The area also welcomes a variety of creative professionals such as landscape designers, interior designers, jewellers, florists and photographers. The Suffolks has been no stranger to celebrities, including the late great Brian Jones, Cheltenham-born rock star and founding member of the Rolling Stones who once lived here. Come along and visit Cheltenham’s very own Notting Hill! Pick up a paper and take a stroll through the district. Bring your wallet – temping fashion boutiques, premium antique dealers and chic jewellery designers offer distinctive rare gems.

The Suffolks has also recently been included in the top 50 streets in Britain, and with the welcoming village atmosphere it’s clear to see why. Take a tour through the streets; beautifully lined with late Georgian villas and peppered with early Victorian terraced houses. There’s something for everyone at the popular street fairs and markets, offering fun for the whole family. Colourful stalls sell treats of every kind, from homemade cakes to handmade leather goods – and your children won’t want to miss the inflatable play area and face painting. When the market is on the streets come alive with leisurely browsers and live music, guaranteeing a spring in your step and a little more fun than bargained for. Keep an eye on The Suffolks Facebook page for market and street fair dates.