Manx2 destinations: Belfast Blackpool Gloucester (M5) Leeds/Bradford Jersey Newcastle London Oxford

Gloucester (M5)

With a flight time of just under an hour, running twice daily during week days as well as at optimum weekend times, Gloucester (M5) is an ideal destination for short breaks, with Shakespeare country, National Hunt racing, great shopping and many exciting cities within easy reach.

As Gloucester (M5) is located just off the M5, it makes it ideal for business trips, and as the airport benefits from free parking facilities located immediately outside the terminal, it means that you can be ‘in the air’ within 30 minutes of arrival at the airport.

Couple this with the Manx2.com reputation for reliability, punctuality and high standards of customer service, you are assured of a relaxed and enjoyable journey.

For more information on Gloucester (M5) visit www.gloucester.gov.uk

Cheltenham

Located just 10 minutes from Gloucester (M5) Airport, Cheltenham has lots to offer, most famously the Cheltenham Races (see below). – For more information on Cheltenham, visit www.visitcheltenham.com

Jersey

For those wanting to travel a little farther afield, Manx2.com offer weekend connections from Gloucester (M5) to Jersey, the largest of the three Channel Islands. It’s a great destination any time of year. See our Jersey destination page for more information.

For more information on Jersey, visit www.jersey.com

Gloucester (M5) and Cheltenham lie at the heart of the county, linked by the A40 and either side of the M5. There are easy connections to the south west via the M5, to the north via the M5/M6 and M42, Wales using the A40 and the M4 and to London and the south east using the A40 and the M4. The Fosse Way runs through the county north to south taking travellers from Cirencester to Stow on the Wold and Moreton in Marsh whilst the Ermin Way crosses east to west from Cirencester to Ross.

Car Hires

Our recommended car hire partner Avis offers a collection and drop-off service at Gloucester M5 Airport for an extra rental of £10 per rental.

To book simply click on the image below.

Please note:
From Monday 12th November, an Avis representative will be at the airport to make your car hire collection that bit easier! You may also reserve a car upon arrival without the need to pre-book (subject to availability).

Hertz also offer a collection service from Gloucester M5 Airport. To book, simply call 01452 854477.
An extra charge may be payable locally for this service.

Taxis

Our commitment to customer service means we will pre-arrange taxis for customers arriving at Gloucester. Please inform our check-in staff of your requirements at your departure airport and we will be more than happy to pre-order a car for your arrival.
 
Typical Taxi fares from Gloucester M5:
Cheltenham town centre: £12.50 / Cheltenham Spa train station: £10 / Gloucester and train station: £10

M5 Access Travel times from Gloucester (M5) (approx)	Cheltenham	- 10 mins	Oxford	- 60 mins	Swindon	- 40 mins
	Bristol	- 40 mins	Newbury	- 60 mins	Reading	- 75 mins
	Newport	- 49 mins	Cardiff	- 60 mins	Hereford	- 49 mins
	Worcester	- 27 mins	Stratford-upon-Avon	- 59 mins	Warwick	- 45 mins
	Leamington Spa	- 60 mins	Dudley	- 47 mins	Shrewsbury	- 45 mins

Early morning departures from Gloucester

For those passengers arriving at Gloucester M5 Airport to join our morning service to the Isle of Man, we are pleased to announce the on-site restaurant, The Aviator, will now be open to service hot food and refreshments from 8am.

Cheltenham Racecourse

Racing at Cheltenham resumes on 15 & 16 October 2010; however, there are plenty of reasons to visit the racecourse throughout the year with plenty going on.

The Cheltenham Open (The Paddy Power Gold Cup) - 12-14 November 2010.

The Cheltenham Open Meeting is the first major horseracing meeting of the National Hunt Season, and therefore attracts gamblers wishing to make early horseracing bets. It’s a three-day event, the highlight of which is The Paddy Power Gold Cup, a 2 mile 5 and a half furlong chase that takes place on the second day. However, there are also a number of other feature races for those who fancy a flutter on more than one event. The first day of theCheltenham Open is known as “Cheltenham Countryside Race Day”, and offers race-goers displays and trade stands relating to rural activities as well as a full day’s horseracing. The day benefits both the Countryside Alliance and the Greatwood Caring for Retired Racehorses. The main race on the first day of the Cheltenham Open is The Sporting Index Steeplechase.

Following The Paddy Power Gold Cup on the Saturday, race-goers can also then enjoy Sunday’s feature race, the £50,000 Greatwood Handicap Hurdle Race.

Cheltenham December Meeting - 10th-11th December 2010

The Festival 2010
16 March - Smurfit kappa Champion Hurdle day
17 March - Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase day
18 March - Ladbrokes World Hurdle day
19 March - Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup day

For details of other events at the racecourse, visit www.cheltenham.co.uk