About The Science of a Short Walk
Broadcaster Claudia Hammond explores the latest science behind the benefits of a short walk with Professor of Behavioural Medicine Amanda Daley and journalist and author Caroline Williams.
We’ve all heard of ‘10,000 steps a day’, but how far, how fast and how often should we really be walking to improve health and wellbeing? As our lives become increasingly sedentary, short walks can play a powerful role in managing stress, supporting muscles and posture, protecting vital organs and lifting our mood.
Drawing on the latest research, our panel shares practical insights and top tips on what the science says about the impact of bite-sized movement on both mind and body.
There will be a book signing after this event.
Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Science Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
Overwhelmed: Ways to Take the Pressure Off (Hardback)
by Claudia Hammond
Move!: The New Science of Body Over Mind (Paperback)
Inner Sense: How the New Science of Interoception Can Transform Your Health (Paperback)
Getting Here
Parking
The Town Hall is located in Cheltenham Town centre. The venue’s full address is Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1QA. The venue’s car park is private, but parking can be found throughout the town centre. The nearest car parks are Rodney Road (GL50 1HX), St Georges Road (GL50 3DT), Royal Well (GL50 3DS) and Regent Arcade (GL50 1HN). There is a regular bus service from Cheltenham Racecourse Park and Ride car park to the centre of Cheltenham.
Rail
The Town Hall is a 25-minute walk from Cheltenham Spa Railway Station. There is also taxi rank outside the station.
Bus
Stagecoach bus services stop nearby on the Promenade with the Town Hall a 5-minute walk away. For further information on Cheltenham bus services, please visit the Stagecoach website.
There are bike racks located near Imperial Gardens, behind the Town Hall, should you wish to visit the festival on your bike. Please note that anyone wishing to secure their bike at one of the bike racks does so at their own risk.
More infoAccess
Cheltenham Town Hall has both step access and an accessible ramp at the main entrance. The entrance to the Pillar Room inside the Town Hall building is also step free. Guide dogs are welcome in this venue.
If you are uncertain about your booking we advise contacting our box office via email ([email protected]), by phoning us on 01242 850 270, or using our Access Booking Form so that we can ensure your seating is suitable for the event you wish to attend.
Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor of the venue. This venue does not have a hearing loop.
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