Broadway is often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’. This becomes obvious within minutes of arriving in the town, it is gorgeous. The village lies beneath Fish Hill on the western Cotswold escarpment, in the county of Worcestershire and close to the border of Gloucestershire.
The High Street is lined with horse chestnut trees, which were in full bloom at the time of our visit. Honey coloured period houses and shops with beautiful gardens are everywhere. The whole town is stunning.
The place is steeped in history. Oliver Cromwell stayed the night at the Lygon Arms Hotel before the Battle of Worcester and King Charles I had previously used the building to meet his royalist supporters. We had dinner there!
Come for a walk around Broadway.
I think you will agree that Broadway is delightful. The town wasn’t crowded, despite it being a long weekend. We stayed at a lovely B&B called The Olive Branch right in the centre of town.
Broadway is also famous for the tower which sits high above the town. I will show you in the next post.
How gorgeous!
By: orna2013 on May 29, 2024
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A stunning town
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2024
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We were lucky enough on our stay near Broadway in a year when they had heavy snow which looked magical & had High Tea in the Lygon Arms. Your photos of Spring/Summer show how fabulous Broadway is in all seasons.
By: Camillus Davall on May 29, 2024
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It looks gorgeous in spring. I think snow would be excellent as well.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2024
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Deb that is just so lovely – the hedges and the shapes are so terrific – keep on enjoying your time in ‘The Old Dart’ cheers Helen
By: Helen on May 29, 2024
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The gardens are divine. It makes me want to go to Casa Debbio and plant more things.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2024
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Isn’t that heart-stoppingly beautiful – and I was imagining how magical it would be in a snowy Christmas.
By: Jan on May 29, 2024
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It is indeed! I can’t believe how beautiful these towns are.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2024
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This is such a beautiful area. Lovely photos Deb.
By: Kerry & Jim on May 30, 2024
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Stunning! I have been to a few more Cotswold villages and they are all lovely.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 30, 2024
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Broadway is beautiful, as is most all of the Cotswolds. Been there many times myself. The golden yellow stone is always a treat to see. Excellent photos; thanks!
By: Doug Petroni on May 31, 2024
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The whole area is a delight. I was lucky to be driven all over this beautiful part of England.
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