Broadway Tower is the highest tower in the Cotswolds. The ‘Saxon’ tower was the brainchild of Capability Brown and designed by James Wyatt in 1794. It was a folly, built for Barbara, Countess of Coventry.
The tower is built of limestone and is 3 stories high, with 3 round corner turrets and battlements. It sits above the town of Broadway on top of the Cotswolds escarpment.
The Broadway Tower & Park is a family owned 200 acre estate of parkland. There are picnic grounds, Morris & Brown cafe and a shop. It is possible to climb to the top of the tower or just wander in the grounds. The ticket office is in the shop.
There are excellent views around the tower.
On the way back into Broadway we stopped by St Eadburgha’s Church, just outside the centre of town. It is a very pretty 12th century church. The original village of Broadway stood on a trail coming down from the Cotswold Escarpment. A new trail was made and the village developed a new centre.
Eadburgha was the granddaughter of Alfred the Great. She devoted her life to spiritual persuits and became a saint, possibly helped by her family connections.
The church is in a gorgeous, peaceful, green setting.
The interior is simple and quiet.
It is in a beautiful street.
The house opposite was stunning.
Broadway is a beautiful town with much to see. I’m pleased we stayed a couple of nights so we could wander slowly to take everything in.
This is a lovely post – the church, stunning in its simplicity. The lushness of the surroundings; ‘peaceful’ is an accurate impression of the whole setting. Must be wonderful to experience in person. Thanks for sharing this tranquil spot; history behind it.
By: Catherine Rowley on June 2, 2024
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The church is in the most beautiful setting and I loved the simolicity of the building itself…a lovely place to wander.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 2, 2024
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It is such a lovely town and gorgeous area to visit. Your photos of the area are great Deb and I has reminded us that this is another location we would like to revisit one day.
By: Kerry & Jim on June 2, 2024
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I can’t believe the beauty of the Cotswolds. The whole area is breathtaking.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 2, 2024
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I agree, that house is fabulous- wouldn’t you love to see inside. Such a beautiful green landscape and lovely little church.
By: Jan on June 2, 2024
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I loved that house and the setting, so beautiful.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 2, 2024
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Fabulous photos of beautiful English countryside. I loved the Church & the tombstones & think they must have been featured in movies (,perhaps even in the Downton Abbey series).
You must have loved wandering around this beautiful area.
By: Camillus Davall on June 4, 2024
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The whole area is lovely. There are beautiful things at every turn.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 4, 2024
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What gorgeous pictures! I always wanted to travel to the Cotswolds. Thank you for sharing.
By: Alisa Abbo on June 4, 2024
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The whole area is stunning. I visited several beautiful towns.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 4, 2024
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