Broadway

Whilst visiting our store be sure to allow a little more time to enjoy some of the other attractions of the area. Broadway is the gateway to the North Cotswolds and an ideal location for the whole family to spend their leisure time. In Broadway and surrounding area there is something to do for the whole family from eight to eighty:

• Wander through an unspoilt Cotswold Stone village full of character and history.
• Shop in a multitude of quality independent stores.
• Walk in unspoilt rolling countryside on a network of footpaths and bridleways.
• Enjoy a variety of cafes restaurants and local pubs.

 

Local attractions include:

• Broadway Tower.
• Lavender fields reminiscent of Provence.
• An excellent steam railway.
• National Trust properties.
• Sudeley Castle.
• Lovely Gardens and Arboretum.
• Other Cotswold villages ideal for an afternoon drive-about.  

The Gordon Russell Museum
Located in the original grade 2 listed workshop in the heart of Broadway the museum celebrates the work of the renowned 20th century furniture designer, Sir Gordon Russell MC, and that of his Company over a period of sixty years in Broadway, Worcestershire. Over the years, the firm he founded grew to employ over 200 highly skilled craftsmen in the Broadway workshops. The collection includes fine furniture, metalwork and glassware covering 60 years of craftsmanship and dedication to design.
http://www.gordonrussellmuseum.org/home

 

Sudely Castle will be hosting a series of events throughout the year

Among others, highlights include the Annual Rose week in June. Details and more events are listed on the Sudely Castle website
http://www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/events.php

Full and varied program of races at local horse racing courses throughout the year
Cheltenham events
http://www.cheltenham.co.uk/racing/racing_fixtures.html
Stratford upon Avon events
http://www.stratfordracecourse.net/Fixtures.htm
Worcester Events
http://www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk/raceday/fixtures.html

Special events at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
The GWR is an all-volunteer steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds. Since 1981, the volunteers have restored over 10 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. In addition to a scheduled service, the GWR hosts a number of galas, enthusiasts’ events and events for all the family throughout the year.

http://www.gwsr.com/planning-your-visit/2011-events.aspx

Speed Hillclimb events throughout the year at local venues.
Both the historic race tracks of Shesley Walsh and Prescott Hill are close by and for those who like their racing fast and loud there is a full and varied program of races and historic events throughout the year. 
http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk/events/

http://www.prescott-hillclimb.com/events.aspx 

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