About Guinness World Records: Gamers
Who's journeyed the furthest in Minecraft? Who's the youngest ever video game creator? Which streamers are top of the leaderboard?
Step inside the universe of Guiness World Records, as the team reveals all about the Gamer's Edition. From its history to the behind-the-scenes process of creating the book, discover all there is to know about turning gaming skills into official records. Meet a record breaker and hear the story behind their achievement, witness world record attempts live on stage and even get the chance to take part yourself. Whether you're into playing games, creating them or watching your favourite streamers, this is your chance to explore the biggest records in gaming.
Meet the Guinness World Record team and pick up a copy of the book after the event.
Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Science Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2026 (Paperback)
by Nicole Dyer-Rainford
Getting Here
Parking
Pay at machine on-road parking can be found around the venue and the nearest main car park is located on St George’s Road (GL50 3DT).
Walk
The venue is a six minute walk from Montpelier Gardens and a seven min walk by foot from the town centre.
Bus & Train
Stagecoach bus services stop nearby on Montpellier and in town centre on the Promenade. The town centre is a 25-minute walk from the Cheltenham Spa Railway Station, with a taxi rank located outside the station as well as local bus services. For further information on Cheltenham bus services, please visit the Stagecoach website.
More infoAccess
The venue’s front entrance has step access, but there is a no-step entrance on the Parabola Road side of the building with push-pad access. Guide dogs are welcome and the venue is equipped with hearing enhancers.
Accessible toilets can be found by the main toilets in the venue, by the circle bar, and the dance studio – all areas can be accessed via a lift.
There is no hearing loop or assistance system in Parabola Arts Centre.
If you are uncertain about your booking we advise contacting our box office via email, by phone on 01242 850 270 during on-sale periods, or by using our Access Booking Form so that we can ensure you seating is suitable for the event you wish to attend. Our booking information page will have the most up to date box office phone opening hours.
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