| Broadway is situated at the heart of the Cotswolds. | | | | American artists during the 'Arts and Crafts' |
| It got its name because of the wide street and has | | | | movement. They wanted a retreat away from the |
| been a traditional coaching stop for centuries. The | | | | grimy cities where they could capture the romantic |
| town is extremely pretty and so very English. The | | | | surroundings on canvas. Writings at the time tell us |
| buildings are made from local honey-coloured stone | | | | that they led a bohemian lifestyle that was tolerated |
| so characteristic of the area. | | | | if not encouraged by the locals! |
| The main street consists of many curiosities and | | | | Broadway Tower |
| antique stores. It is very popular amongst tourists | | | | Overlooking the town is Broadway Hill. This is the |
| and during the summer months it can be bursting at | | | | highest point in the Cotswolds. The view is |
| the seams! With a range of excellent accommodation | | | | magnificent and on a clear day you can see thirteen |
| and restaurants, Broadway provides an ideal base to | | | | counties. |
| tour the surrounding area. | | | | Sitting on top of the hill is Broadway Tower, a |
| Lygon Arms | | | | magnificent English folly. Built by Lord Coventry in |
| One of the best known inns in Broadway you will not | | | | 1797, it was used by the leader of the Arts and |
| be disappointed if you stay here. The inn dates back | | | | Crafts movement, William Morris. You can see some |
| to the sixteenth century and is set in three acres of | | | | of his famous designs which are still housed in the |
| gardens. You can dine in the superb Great Hall with | | | | tower. |
| barrel-vaulted ceiling surrounded by oak panelling and | | | | Dormy House |
| heraldic artefacts all lit by the great open fire. Take | | | | This seventeenth century building was originally |
| afternoon tea on the veranda and sleep in a four | | | | named 'Willersy Hill Farm'. Originally a farmhouse it was |
| poster bed. | | | | bought by Broadway Golf Club in the 1940's. The |
| This is luxury accommodation with prices to match. | | | | name comes from the golfing term for 'unbeatable'. |
| Famous guests include Oliver Cromwell and Charles 1. | | | | Today this fantastic building is a hotel and conference |
| Abbots Grange | | | | centre but it has retained all its charming features. It |
| Towards the centre of Broadway is a triangular | | | | is worth visiting the iron-age burial ground nearby. |
| green overlooked by Abbots Grange. Built in the | | | | Broadway and the surrounding areas prospered as a |
| fourteenth century it retains some of the features | | | | result of sheep farming and the rise of the woollen |
| from that period. | | | | industry. The demand for wool changed the |
| In the late eighteen hundreds American artist Francis | | | | character of the English countryside from forest and |
| Millet lived here and converted the building into a | | | | woodland to enclosed grassy fields with dry stone |
| studio. It was frequented by many English and | | | | walls. |