The Worcestershire Cotswolds

Explore Broadway

Honey coloured stone, historic streets, independent shops and one of Worcestershire's most recognisable landmarks.

Discover Broadway

Cotswold character in Worcestershire

Broadway is one of Worcestershire's most distinctive villages, sitting beneath the western edge of the Cotswold escarpment.

Its long and unusually wide High Street is lined with horse chestnut trees, period houses and traditional honey coloured Cotswold stone buildings.

Visitors come for the architecture, independent shops, cafés and restaurants, but Broadway is also an excellent starting point for exploring the surrounding countryside.

Broadway One of Worcestershire's most distinctive High Streets

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Things to see and do

From one of the Cotswolds' best known landmarks to museums, design heritage and countryside walks, there is plenty to discover around Broadway.

Landmark & views

Broadway Tower

Visit the iconic tower above the village and enjoy panoramic views from the Cotswold escarpment.

Museum & heritage

Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

Discover the history of the village, its artistic connections and its role on the old road between Worcester and London.

Design & culture

Gordon Russell Design Museum

Discover the work and legacy of furniture designer Sir Gordon Russell, whose workshop was based in Broadway.

History & landscape

From ancient route to Cotswold landmark

Broadway developed along an ancient route that later became an important road linking Worcester and London. The unusually broad street is believed to have helped give the village its name.

Above the village stands Broadway Tower, conceived by Capability Brown and designed by James Wyatt during the eighteenth century.

Today the tower and surrounding country park provide one of the best known viewpoints in the Worcestershire Cotswolds.

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Around Broadway

Make more of your visit

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High Street

Wander along Broadway's long High Street and discover historic buildings, shops and village landmarks.

Shop

Independent Businesses

Browse independent shops, galleries and boutiques housed within Broadway's traditional stone buildings.

Taste

Food & Drink

Find tearooms, cafés, restaurants and pubs throughout the village and surrounding area.

Outdoors

Walking

Explore local paths and sections of the Cotswold Way, including routes towards Broadway Tower.

Village character

Stone buildings and creative heritage

Broadway has attracted artists, writers and designers for generations. Its artistic associations include figures such as William Morris and John Singer Sargent.

The village remains known for galleries, design, independent businesses and the distinctive Cotswold architecture lining the High Street.

Plan your visit

Spend a day in Broadway

Explore the village, walk towards Broadway Tower, discover its artistic heritage and enjoy the Worcestershire Cotswolds.

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