Marks and Spencer, 173 High Street

Site of the Cheltenham Corn Exchange, which later became the Victoria Rooms.

This is where ‘Lansdown Castle’ was performed in full for the first time in February 1893. Holst was only 18 years old at the time. He left Cheltenham later that year to begin his studies at the Royal College of Music in London.

It's now time to head to Pittville to visit the Holst Birthplace Museum which is about 10 minutes' walk. Facing Marks and Spencer, turn left and take the first road on the right which is Pittville Street. Continue straight ahead, crossing two roads and eventually turning right into Clarence Road where the museum is a short distance along on the right hand side.

Note: Your route will take you past Cheltenham's impressive Grade II* listed Masonic Hall. The Hall was completed in 1823 and was built by George Underwood, a pupil of John Soane, and also the architect of Cheltenham's Municipal Offices. The Hall was the world's first purpose-built Masonic Hall outside London and is still in use today.