Broadway
Wide honey-stone High Street, Broadway Tower and polished north Cotswold charm
A polished north Cotswold village for independent shops, restaurants, walking, Arts & Crafts history and one of the region's best viewpoints.
Broadway is one of those Cotswold villages that manages to be polished and picturesque without feeling like there is nothing to do once you have admired the buildings. Its broad, tree-lined High Street is packed with independent shops, cafés, hotels and restaurants, while walks climb quickly into the surrounding hills towards one of the region's best-known viewpoints.
Start on the High Street
The village centre is made for a slow wander. Honey-coloured buildings line the unusually wide High Street and village green, with enough shops and food stops to fill a relaxed morning. Broadway has a stronger retail and dining scene than many smaller villages, so it works particularly well if not everyone in your group wants to spend the whole day walking.
Walk up to Broadway Tower
Broadway Tower stands above the village at 1,024 feet and is one of the classic north Cotswold viewpoints. You can drive closer, but walking up from the village makes the tower feel like a destination rather than a quick photo stop. On a clear day, the views are the reason to make the climb.
Arts, design and history
Broadway's connection with artists and the Arts and Crafts movement gives it more cultural depth than its postcard appearance suggests. Broadway Museum & Art Gallery explores the village's history and creative connections, while the Gordon Russell Design Museum tells the story of the influential furniture designer and the workshops that operated here.
Stay rather than day-trip
Broadway is popular, particularly in summer and around Christmas, but it becomes noticeably calmer outside day-trip hours. Staying overnight means you can enjoy the village in the evening and start a walk before the busiest part of the day.
Who Broadway suits
Choose Broadway for a first Cotswold break, a couples weekend, good food, browsing independent shops and easy access to walks. It also works well as a north Cotswold base, with Chipping Campden, Snowshill and Stow-on-the-Wold all natural additions to the trip.
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Broadway Tower & ParkA hilltop tower and parkland destination with a museum, roof views, deer park and space for a picnic.Our pick
Broadway to Broadway Tower WalkThe classic uphill walk from Broadway village to the tower, with escarpment views as the reward.Our pick
Russell’s of BroadwayAn adult-focused High Street restaurant specialising in British meat, fish and seafood, with a changing menu built around seasonal produce.
Broadway Arts FestivalBroadway Arts Festival returns 11–20 June 2027, with art, music, talks and performances across the village; individual events have their own times and venues.
Broadway Golf ClubAn 18-hole, par-72 course above Broadway with Cotswold views, an inland-links feel and a distinctive drop to its signature fifth green.
Broadway High StreetHoney-stone high street lined with independent shops, galleries and cafés, best explored early or late in the day.
Broadway Museum & Art GalleryA small museum in a seventeenth-century building exploring Broadway’s history, art and local collections.
Broadway Tower Circular WalkA ticketed circular walk through Broadway Tower's deer park, with escarpment views; choose the short estate circuit or connect to the Cotswold Way.
Cotswold LavenderSeasonal lavender fields at Hill Barn Farm near Snowshill, best planned around the flowering and opening dates.
Cotswold QuaddingInstructor-led electric quad treks on the Farncombe Estate near Broadway, with routes that change by season.
Gordon Russell Design MuseumA focused museum in Gordon Russell’s former workshop, tracing Broadway’s contribution to twentieth-century furniture design.
Snowshill Manor & GardenCharles Wade’s eccentric manor, collections and Arts and Crafts garden make Snowshill an atmospheric National Trust visit.
St Eadburgha’s ChurchA quieter historic church just outside Broadway’s busiest centre, suited to a short heritage detour.
The Broadway HotelThe Broadway Hotel sits directly on The Green, making it one of the easiest places to combine a meal with a proper wander through Broadway. Its restaurant and…
The Fleece Inn, BretfortonA National Trust pub in a medieval Worcestershire village, known for local food, folk music and a characterful orchard.
The Lygon Arms, BroadwayThe Lygon Arms brings several different ways to eat into the heart of Broadway: the Grill for a more ambitious dinner, Tavern for small plates and local drinks,…
The Mount Inn, StantonA hillside pub above Stanton with seasonal pub food, a booking-recommended dining room and views across the Cotswold countryside.
The Swan, BroadwayA central Broadway pub and restaurant on the green, serving seasonal British pub food, Sunday roasts and children’s dishes.
Tisanes Tea Rooms, BroadwayA traditional English tea shop and coffee house on Broadway’s lower High Street, serving teas, coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, cakes and snacks.