‘We’ve got our Cheltenham back’: Rejoicing crowds give new-look festival seal of approval on opening day
- Posted on March 10, 2026
- By The Independent
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‘We’ve got our Cheltenham back’: Rejoicing crowds give new-look festival seal of approval on opening day
After several years of declining attendance figures, bosses at Cheltenham Festival saw an early reverse in the trend after changes including a price drop on pints and a reduced capacity – and on the opening day, attendees welcome the new-look festival
