*
banner

Hotel for the National Finals anyone?

If you think you will be getting through to Cheltenham or London this year — why not finding out a little bit more before the rush...

Rooms for groups
 

It may only be January, but if your band has ambitions of getting through to the National Finals in Cheltenham or London then you should already be considering finding out more about the deals that are on offer.

Specialise

rooms4groups.co.uk is a company that specialises in making sure your band gets the very best deal — and a service that will take away the worry of finding just the right accommodation for your needs.

Already we have the following hotel deals in Cheltenham and London available for your band — and we can also quote for other dates and locations throughout the banding year.

Find out more

So before a note has been blown in competitive anger, why not give us a call and just find out a little bit more about what we can do for you once you have qualified….

We have already built up a superb reputation with bands at all levels and have worked alongside the likes of Black Dyke, Grimethorpe, Carlton Main and Grimsdyke Bands, providing a hotel booking services for their concerts and performances in the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Tailored

We tailor make all our hotel offers and negotiate the best deals to suit your needs — saving you time and money — and we also enjoy exclusive hotel deals to cater for the National Finals in London and Cheltenham and the Spring Festival in Blackpool.

We tailor make all our hotel offers and negotiate the best deals to suit your needs — saving you time and moneyrooms4groups.co.uk

Contact:

Contact us on: bookings@rooms4groups.co.uk

'The accommodation was perfect, and we will definitely use you again' (Mike Shenton — Black Dyke)

Cheltenham and London:

All prices are per room per night including breakfast.

Cheltenham:
16/17/18th September

Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham
3 Star Town Centre
£95 per Twin/Double
£89 per Single

Cheltenham Regency
3 Star Town Centre
£89 per Twin/Double
£68 per Single

Queens Hotel Cheltenham
4 Star Town Centre
£159 per Twin/Double
£149 per Single

Big Sleep Cheltenham
3 Star Town Centre
£129 per Twin/Double
£109 per Single

Golden Valley (ex Thistle) Cheltenham
3 Star on outskirts
£98 per Twin/Double
£79 per Single

Or if you want to pay less and are happy to stay a bit further away…..

Ibis Gloucester
£69 per Twin/Double
£54 per Single

Holiday Inn Gloucester
£88 per Twin/Double
£69 per Single

Cheltenham Park Hotel
£128 per Twin/Double (including evening meal)
£99 per Single (including evening meal)


London:
7th / 8th October

4 Star hotels within walking/short taxi from Royal Albert Hall
Copthorne Tara
£158 per Twin
£148 per Single

Hilton Olympia
£135 per Twin
£125 per Single

Holiday Inn Kensington Forum
(only 10 min walk from Royal Albert Hall)
£159 per Twin
£149 per Single

3 Star/4 Star hotels in tube/taxi journey from Royal Albert Hall

Ibis Earls Court
£99 per Twin
£89 per Single

3 Star/4 Star hotels accessible by coach to Royal Albert Hall

Quality Hotel Wembley
£79 per Twin
£69 per Single

Heston Hyde Hotel Hounslow
£79 per Twin
£69 per Single

Holiday Inn Express Wimbledon
£79 per Twin
£69 per Single

Ibis Borehamwood
£68 per Twin
£58 per Single

Rates are based on a 2/3 night stay, supplement may apply for a 1 night stay

maria@rooms4groups.co.uk
Tel: 0845 521 2185

Website: www.rooms4groups.co.uk

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


1st Old Boys

Report & Result: 2025 BrassFest Enniskillen

September 17 • 1st Old Boys lead the way in Enniskillen as new event proves to be a huge hit with local listeners.


Mike Eccles

Eccles takes final bow at Brighouse

September 17 • Mike Eccles ends his Brighouse & Rastrick flugel tenure on a high after British Open victory.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd