Broadway Tower and Country Park

The Highest Little Castle in the Cotswolds, Broadway Tower is one of England’s outstanding viewpoints and, at 1024 feet (312m) above sea level, it is the second highest point on the Cotswold Ridge. Built in 1799, it is a perfect example of an eighteenth century Gothic folly from which it is possible to survey an area which includes as many as thirteen counties. The views encompass the Vales of Evesham and Gloucester and on a clear day you may also see across the Severn Valley and as far as the Welsh Mountains. Today, the Tower houses fascinating exhibitions connected with its past and the surrounding area. Noteable occupants include Sir Thomas Phillips, renowned printer of his time, the distinguished archeologist Sir Arthur Evans, and Pre-Raphaelite artists including designer, writer and craftsman William Morris, who used the Tower as a country retreat. The Morris Room is furnished with some of his more famous designs. As well as Broadway Tower, the 35 acre Country Park also has spectacular views, a restaurant, a red deer enclosure, country walks, picnic sites and wildlife & wildflowers in season. Schools and Educational visits are welcome.