Broadway Tower Tower
Cotswolds folly offering panoramic countryside views
Broadway Tower on Cotswolds' Broadway Hill is a 18th-century folly reached by short walks; visitors combine the tower visit with rolling-wold views, tea rooms and local walking routes.
Broadway Tower at a Glance#
Address: Broadway Tower, Broadway, Worcestershire, England, WR12 7LB, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.broadwaytower.co.uk/
About Broadway Tower#
Broadway Tower is a late 18th-century folly on Broadway Hill in the Cotswolds, built as an ornamental tower and landscape feature and designed by James Wyatt. It is a well-known local landmark and visitor viewpoint.
The tower houses a small exhibition and provides a viewing platform that looks out over the Vale of Evesham and, on clear days, much farther across the surrounding countryside. Paths from the nearby village of Broadway and from other local car parks make the site a popular short walk.
The structure was commissioned in the late 1790s as part of a designed landscape and has since become an established tourist stop within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The tower stands on Broadway Hill near the village of Broadway in Worcestershire, within the Cotswolds region and readily accessible from nearby towns and country roads.
- Origin: Designed by James Wyatt and completed in 1798 as a landscape folly, it was commissioned as an eyecatcher on Broadway Hill.
- Views: On clear days the tower is said to offer views across many counties; it functions as a popular viewpoint and short-walk destination in the Cotswolds.
What to See#
- The Tower: The folly tower itself is about 65 feet (approximately 20 metres) tall and contains a small exhibition space and viewing platform offering panoramic countryside views.
- Parkland and viewpoints: Surrounding parkland and small visitor facilities that include walking routes and a country park offering viewpoints across the Cotswolds and neighbouring landscapes.
How to Get to Broadway Tower#
Broadway Tower is a short drive from the village of Broadway (approx. 3-5 km). Local bus services from Evesham and Cheltenham connect to Broadway; the nearest major train stations are in Moreton-in-Marsh and Evesham (drivers or taxis recommended for the final leg).
Tips for Visiting Broadway Tower#
- Walk to the folly at sunrise for the best light and far-reaching views across the Worcestershire countryside.
- Bring insect repellent in summer; the surrounding countryside can be buggy.
- Combine with a visit to the nearby Broadway village for pubs and to see the Cotswold landscape.
Best Time to Visit Broadway Tower#
Spring and autumn provide the most pleasant walking weather and good visibility for the tower's panoramic viewpoints.
Weather & Climate near Broadway Tower#
Broadway Tower's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1025 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 104 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 76 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.7h |
| March | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 87 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 68 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 69 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 79 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 67 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 82 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 89 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 7° | 93 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 101 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 110 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |