Broadway Tower, Middle Hill, Broadway (Worcestershire)

Summary

18th century buildings
No smoking
Gift shop
Information provided
Gardens
Woodland walks
Free car parking (on site)

Food and Drinks

Picnic area

Introduction

Situated on the Cotswold Way, Broadway Tower is one of England's outstanding viewpoints and at 1024 feet (312m) above sea level. On clear days it is possible to survey an expanse of a 62 mile radius and as many as 16 counties from the roof viewing tower.

Broadway Tower houses exhibitions on three floors about the history of its occupants and colourful past. Enjoy a leisurely climb of the Tower in manageable stages.

History to the present day

Broadway Tower was the brainchild of the great 18th Century landscape designer, Capability Brown. His vision was carried out for George William 6th Earl of Coventry with the help of renowned architect James Wyatt and completed in 1798.

Built on an ancient beacon site, Broadway Tower has had a colourful history as - amongst others - home to the renowned printing press of Sir Thomas Phillips, country retreat for the Pre-Raphaelite artists, notably the artist, designer, writer, craftsman, and socialist William Morris, location for the studies of the distinguished archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans.

The Royal Observer Corps used the unique vantage point to track enemy planes over England during the world wars of the 20th Century and later constructed a nuclear bunker to report nuclear attacks during the "Cold War".

Food and Drinks

Light refreshments are available from the gift shop.

Grounds and gardens

Explore the grounds around the tower which is home to the local deer.

Other facilities

Ample free parking. Gift Shop.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: , Worcestershire, , United Kingdom

Opening times: Open daily 10.30am - 5.00pm in good weather.

Directions: Broadway Tower is situated off the A44 Evesham - Moreton-in-Marsh, one mile south-east of the village of Broadway.