Broadway Tower is a folly built in the form of a castle on the second highest point in the Cotswolds. The tower stands 65 feet (20 meters) tall and offers some of the most expansive views available over the Cotswolds escarpment. On a clear day visitors can see up to 16 counties from the rooftop viewing platform.
History of Broadway Tower
Broadway Tower was built for Barbara, Lady Coventry, to find out whether a beacon lit on the hill could be seen from her home, some 22 miles (35 Kilometers) away. Indeed, it could.
The tower was envisioned by renowned landscape architect Capability Brown, and designed by architect James Wyatt. It was completed in 1799.
During the 19th century, Broadway Hill housed Middle Hill Press, the publishing house of Thomas Phillipps, a book and manuscript collector who hailed from the area. It later served as a country retreat for artists including William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones.
Today the tower is the centerpiece of Broadway Tower Country Park and a fixture along the route of the Cotswold Way, a British National Trail.
What to See and Do at Broadway Tower
Observation Platform Take in the scenic views from atop the tower. 360 degree vistas with visibility up to 60 miles.
Broadway Tower Exhibitions Three floors of exhibitions illustrating the history of the tower and its occupants, including William Morris and Thomas Phillipps.
WA.W. 38 Whitely Monument Memorial to the crew who lost their lives in a 1943 bomber crash nearby.
Deer Encounters Occasional guided tours for viewing the local red deer herd.
Nuclear Bunker Step back in time by visiitng the Royal Observer Corps bunker built at the height of the Cold War. Open seasonally on weekends and bank holidays.
Tower Barn Shop the wares of up and coming artists in the tower gift shop or join one of the special events.
Morris & Brown Cafe After taking in the sights, stop here for a leisurely meal or tea.
Broadway Tower Details
Address:
Broadway Tower
Middle Hill
Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7LB
England
Telephone:
The Tower +44 (1386) 852390
Tower Barn +44 (1386) 572284
Morris and Brown +44 (1386) 852945
For Group Reservations:
+44 (1386) 852390
Hours of Operation:
The Tower is open daily from 10:00-17:00.
Closed on Christmas Day
Tower Barn is open daily 9:30-17:00.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Morris and Brown is open daily 9:00-17:00
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
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