Welcome to Holst Victorian House
Explore life in Cheltenham’s only Victorian home open to all, the birthplace of composer Gustav Holst. For a flavour of what to expect from your visit, see the short film below (Subtitles available).
Opening times
Tuesdays to Saturdays: 10:00am to 4.00pm
Last admissions 3.30pm
Advance booking recommended
News from Holst Victorian House
Bake Back in Time
Join our resident cook in the cosy Victorian kitchen as she conjures up some tasty…
Knit Your Bit
Our popular crafting circle Knit Your Bit is back. Spend a few relaxing hours knitting…
Children’s Craft Drop-in, Victorian Scrap Books
Tuesday 31st May 2022 , 11-3pm Join us downstairs in the house to make a…
Seeking a Membership Administrator
We are looking for a new Membership Administrator Would you like to support the Holst…
Support Us as a Trustee
We are actively seeking additional Trustees to join the board of the Museum. Our Trustees…
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10-4
We are now open Tuesday – Saturday 10am until 4pm Book Your Visit here or…
Recognition from Cheltenham Arts Council
We were over the moon to receive a citation at the 2022 Cheltenham Arts…
Trust appoints new Vice Presidents and Patron
Our curator Laura (centre) with new Vice Presidents Steve Blake (left) and Jenny Ogle (right)…
Exploring English Song at Chapel Arts
A Review of the Recital of English Song, Friday 25th February, kindly written for…
Victorian Book Group 2022
Holst Victorian House is delighted to welcome back its popular discussion of Nineteenth Century Literature.
New Year Volunteering Vacancies
It is an exciting time at Holst Victorian House. Following a successful rebranding exercise,…
Holst’s Christmas Concert Success!
On the evening of Tuesday 14th December, an audience of about 100 was treated…
Holst’s Birthday Concert, a review by John Wright
After the disappointment of having to cancel the 2020 Birthday Concert due to Covid,…
Schools visits are back on at Holst Victorian House
We have something for everyone interested in Victorian life or the music of Holst
Recitals on Holst’s Piano: Adam Heron
If this recital inspires you to donate to Holst Victorian House please see the Support…
Recitals on Holst’s piano: Tsukushi Mitsuda
Talented pianist Tsukushi Mitsuda plays a selection of pieces on Holst’s piano in the Holst…
“I Vow To Thee, My Country” – a new recording
A new recording of “I Vow To Thee, My Country”, sung by pupils at Cheltenham…
Robin A. Smith plays Holst’s piano
Holst’s famous piano, a Collard & Collard of the 1850s on which much of The…
Find out more
To guarantee entry we recommend booking online.
We’d love to see you at a concert, talk or exhibition.
Join us in a variety of roles and share your interest in history, music and art.
Explore our unique collection related to the Holst family and Victorian life.
Visit us for a workshop, have us come to you or maybe borrow our loans box.
There is lots on offer for families: bake back in time, craft drop in and trails.
The Friends support us though membership, appeals and events.
All donations help us to keep this unique property open for everyone to visit.
Holst Victorian House is supported by
