Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>There are pretty villages – and then there’s Broadway. Even by Cotswold standards, this one’s an A-lister. With its famously wide, chestnut-lined high street and honey-stone buildings housing indie boutiques, art galleries, cafés and artisan delis, it’s pure postcard perfection with real substance behind the shine. Five miles from buzzy Chipping Campden, Broadway has serious cultural clout thanks to the Gordon Russell Design Museum and the Broadway Arts Festival, plus a strong sense of community that makes you feel right at home. Hike up to the iconic Broadway Tower for views across 16 counties, or hunker down in one of the village’s cosy inns for a Sunday roast and something local in your glass. Families love the top schools, foodies adore the dining scene, and creatives come for the inspiration – all within easy reach of Cheltenham, Oxford and even London.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="710" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/2-12.jpg" alt="dinner hall at the lygon arms" class="wp-image-42486" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/2-12.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/2-12-800x568.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/2-12-400x284.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/2-12-739x525.jpg 739w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lygon Bar &amp; Grill</figcaption></figure>



<p>Welcome to foodie paradise – the Grill at <a href="https://www.lygonarmshotel.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Lygon Arms</a> has been headed up by <em>Saturday Kitchen&#8217;s </em>James Martin since 2023, with a carefully created menu by the acclaimed chef, with each dish drawing inspiration from seasonal, local produce. The Lygon also has a gorgeous bar and cosy corners with log fires.</p>



<p>At the elegant Farncombe Estate village you will find the boutique hotel <a href="https://www.dormyhouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dormy House</a> which has the Potting Shed, the Back Garden and MO restaurants to suit all tastes and wallets (don&#8217;t miss a trip to the Veuve Clicquot Champagne nail bar). </p>



<p>Next door, sister getaway <a aria-label="The Fish Hotel  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.thefishhotel.co.uk/eat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Fish Hotel </a>does one of the best afternoon teas we&#8217;ve had, plus tasty all-day dining options. Right in the centre of the village head to <a aria-label="Broadway Deli, (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.broadwaydeli.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadway Deli,</a> this emporium of global goodies has a bijou café at the back that serves up delicious lunchtime fare. And if you want the ultimate guilty pleasure grab a juicy burger from <a href="https://www.flipsideburgers.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flipside Burgers.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.4.jpg" alt="tableware at a shop in broadway" class="wp-image-72696" style="aspect-ratio:1;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.4.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.4-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.4-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.4-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.4-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.4-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">At Home with the Rudds</figcaption></figure>



<p>For boutique browsing Broadway is a total joy. No big high street names, instead countless quality independents. New to Broadway last year was <a href="https://www.instagram.com/athomewiththerudds/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">At Home With the Rudds</a>, a gorgeous luxury homewares and interior emporium. <a href="https://www.cotswoldtrading.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cotswold Trading</a> is one of our favourites, it goes on for miles, stocking Alex Monroe pendants, show-stopping cookware and cashmere throws. </p>



<p><a href="https://www.slateclothing.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Slate </a>is the place for fashion if you&#8217;re after a cashmere sweater or Christmas outfit &#8211; winners of the Best Women&#8217;s Style category in the Muddy Awards 2025. Also unmissable is The Cotswold Chocolate company for the best handmade chocolate. For incredible perfumes, go to the divinely fragranced <a href="https://scentsonthegreen.co.uk">Scents on the Green</a>, and don&#8217;t bypass the <a aria-label="Sue Ryder (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.sueryder.org/support-us/shop-with-us/specialist-shops?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIna75ovmD6gIVSbTtCh1j7wrIEAAYASAAEgI7x_D_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sue Ryder</a> charity shop, it has fashion vintage treasures waiting to be snapped up on its rails, donated by well-heeled locals.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>Broadway is wellbeing heaven. Two of the best yoga studios we know, <a href="https://yahra.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOorNB55NIafVyE8bVYuobBXD1KWjam0OCPJnyQDe-yxfED78RDyI">Yahra</a> and <a href="https://www.cameostudio.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cameo</a> are found here with fantastic yoga and meditation classes to attend. There are several hair and beauty salons to choose from including the award-winning <a href="https://beauboobeauty.bookinbeautiful.com/?fbclid=IwAR3t8qbIYTlJ9Kd2Ug7ZYjoCdkpNXBAHYByh3qek5g2t8f7GCkrTvnRV4nQ">B</a><a href="https://beauboobeauty.bookinbeautiful.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">eau Boo Beauty</a> and all your basic medical and dental needs are sorted with a variety of practices, including <a href="https://www.barnclose.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Barn Surgery</a> a modern, state-of-the-art surgery and <a href="https://www.broadwaydentalcare.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadway Dental</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>A strong sense of belonging here, there are fetes and events all year round, such as the <a href="https://www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk/broadway-horticultural-craft-show" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadway Horticultural and Craft Show</a>. At Christmas Broadway really pulls the community card out of the bag. </p>



<p>The village transforms itself into a twinkling winter wonderland, making it look like a Dickensian setting. The Christmas Fair is well worth a visit and the&nbsp;annual <a href="https://www.visit-broadway.co.uk/about-broadway/christmas-lights.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas lights switch on</a> is a popular and magical one to don the bobble hat and coat for.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>You&#8217;ll be spoilt for choice for an arts and culture fix in this creative corner of Worcs. The <a href="https://broadwayartsfestival.com/events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadway Arts Festival</a> is one for the diary, as is the <a href="https://www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk/food-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Food Festival</a> held in September. The <a href="https://broadwaycarshow.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadway Car Show</a> always features amazing motors from the decades and design fans will love the <a href="https://www.gordonrusselldesignmuseum.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gordon Russell Design Museum</a>, just off the main street, set in the original workshop of this 20th century design pioneer and furniture maker.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="2050" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.5.jpg" alt="broadway tower" class="wp-image-72710" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.5.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.5-585x800.jpg 585w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.5-732x1000.jpg 732w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.5-293x400.jpg 293w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.5-1124x1536.jpg 1124w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/1.5-1499x2048.jpg 1499w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Broadway Tower</figcaption></figure>



<p><a href="https://broadwaytower.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadway Tower</a> is a stunning location for lungfuls of fresh air and great views. Take the climb to the folly at the top, from where you can see out across 16 counties. Top tip? Head up just before sunset, and you’ll have the rolling hills practically to yourself. On quiet evenings, herds of red deer wander into the nearby fields, especially near the old nuclear bunker site (yes, that’s a real thing – you can tour it). Bring a flask and a blanket and catch the sunset over the valley.</p>



<p>You&#8217;re just three miles from the stunning Insta-famous fields of <a aria-label="Cotswold Lavender (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cotswoldlavender.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cotswold Lavender</a> where you can wander through acres of the luscious lilac stuff every summer. The village of Snowshill, two miles south, is home to the National Trust&#8217;s <a aria-label="Snowshill Manor (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowshill-manor-and-garden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snowshill Manor</a>, a beautiful house and garden worth exploring. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>Not particularly cheap, but in line with a covetable Cotswolds postcode. House prices in Broadway had an average of £584,051 over the last year. Detached homes sold for an average price of £1,026,094. Semis sold for an average of £398,868, with terraced houses fetching £285,250 (<em>Rightmove)</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/09/1.broad_-1000x683.jpg" alt="house in broadway" class="wp-image-76698" style="aspect-ratio:1.4641288433382138;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/09/1.broad_-1000x683.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/09/1.broad_-800x547.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/09/1.broad_-400x273.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/09/1.broad_.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Got deep pockets? This stunning detached 5-bed period home in Broadway in 1.5 acres of land is up for a cool <a href="https://www.knightfrank.co.uk/properties/residential/for-sale/collin-lane-broadway-worcestershire-wr12/stw012586808" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">£2.45m</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries"><strong>NURSERIES</strong></h2>



<p>You have several choices here, some right in the centre in the village. <a href="https://www.broadway.worcs.sch.uk/pre-school" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadway First School</a> has a preschool branch taking tots from age 2+ yrs upwards. There is also Towerview Playgroup from 2+ yrs, which doesn&#8217;t exceed 24 children for a smaller, more intimate experience. Within half an hour the highly-regarded <a href="https://kitebrook.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">K</a><a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/kitebrook-preparatory-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">itebrook Preparatory School</a> takes children in the Pre-Prep from 3 yrs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>An astounding amount of choice. Primary School <a href="https://www.broadway.worcs.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadway First School</a> is rated Ofsted Good, as is <a href="https://www.stmaryscatholicbroadway.co.uk/ofsted-and-performance-data/">St </a><a href="https://www.smb.magnificat.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mary&#8217;s Catholic School</a>, also a great central option &#8211; this year receiving a &#8216;Good&#8217; with &#8216;Outstanding&#8217; features rating from Ofsted. </p>



<p>There are a handful of great independent schools within a half an hour&#8217;s drive. <a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/kitebrook-preparatory-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kitebrook Preparatory Schoo</a><a href="https://kitebrook.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">l</a> is 13 miles away in Moreton-in-Marsh, for ages 3 – 13 yrs, describes its tree-climbing, high-result achieving ethos as an &#8216;Enid Blyton experience with ambition&#8217;. <a href="https://www.bredonschool.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bredon School</a> is a co-ed for ages 2 – 18 yrs in the top 1% of &#8216;value added&#8217; schools in the UK. </p>



<p>A little further afield in Cheltenham town centre is <a href="https://www.cheltenhamcollege.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheltenham College,</a> a highly regarded independent for ages 13 – 18 yrs. And the acclaimed <a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/review-of-cheltenham-ladies-college-cheltenham-glos/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheltenham Ladies&#8217; College</a>, with its top-class facilities. For a small church primary school (with low class numbers) the Ofsted rated Good <a href="https://www.willerseyschool.org.uk/contact-details/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Willersey School</a> is 5 mins away, and Chipping Campden School nearby is popular and rated Ofsted Outstanding. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>A hidden waterfall walk! Start at the back of the village, follow the footpath to Buckland Woods. Most visitors stick to the Cotswold Way, but a lesser-known circular path leads through Buckland Woods, where you’ll find a hidden waterfall cascading over mossy stone and lush plant life, It feels like something from a fairytale and is usually blissfully empty. Go after rain for the full effect.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>You&#8217;re 20 mins from two major railway stations which is very handy. From Moreton-in-Marsh it will take you two hours to get to London Paddington and from Evesham station the journey time is 2 hrs 14 mins.</p>



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