Broadway and Broadway Tower at a glance
Most visitors come to Broadway for two things: the village itself, with its High Street, and Broadway Tower, which stands on a hill above it. The tower and the village are separate stops. Give the tower its own part of the day and reach it by its car park or on foot along the Cotswold Way.
The tower site is run as a paid attraction with a museum, a roof platform, a country park and a circuit around the deer park. Plan the tower first, then use the rest of the day for the High Street.
Broadway Tower: opening hours
These are the hours published for the tower in March 2026. Weather can change them, so check the day before you go.
| Period | Days | Open | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| April to October | Every day | 10:00–17:00 | 16:45 |
| November to March | Mon to Fri | 10:30–16:00 | 15:45 |
| November to March | Sat and Sun | 10:00–16:30 | 16:15 |
| Closed | 25 and 26 December, 1 January | – | – |
The museum and grounds ticket covers the tower museum with its roof platform, the country park and the walk around the deer park. You arrive at the museum at the time you reserved. Parking is a separate ticket. A current adult and child price for 2026 is not listed here, so check the price when you book. An older price list you may find online is out of date.
Cotswolds tours that include Broadway
Guided day trips and small-group tours through the Cotswolds, with live prices and availability.
Walking up to the tower
Broadway sits on the Cotswold Way, the long-distance trail that starts in Chipping Campden. The first section from Chipping Campden to Broadway is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and passes Dover's Hill and Broadway Tower. That makes the tower a natural lunch or photo stop on a day walk. Our Cotswold Way guide lists every stage with distances.
If you walk in and do not buy a ticket for the grounds, stay on the signposted public rights of way. The paths are open to everyone, but the museum, the platform and the deer park circuit are for ticket holders. Leave gates as you find them and keep dogs on a lead near grazing animals. The countryside guidance recommends keeping at least 10 m from livestock.
Allow a full day if you plan to walk the whole section and see the tower on the way. Decide before you set off how you will get back to Chipping Campden or on to your next stop, since the walk is a one-way route.
A simple plan for a day in Broadway
One way to order the day, based on the published opening hours.
Morning: the tower
Arrive for your reserved time at the museum. In summer the tower opens at 10:00. In winter on weekdays it opens at 10:30. Park first, since the car park ticket is separate.
Midday: the grounds
Walk the country park and the deer park circuit. Leave enough time to climb to the roof platform before the last entry.
Afternoon: the village
Drive or walk down to Broadway and stroll the High Street. It is a place for a coffee, a browse and a look at the stone houses.
Evening: stay or head on
If you want to stay, see where to stay in the Cotswolds. Otherwise Chipping Campden is the next town along the Cotswold Way.
Staying in Broadway
The Lygon Arms is a hotel on the High Street in Broadway. The hotel lists a spa with a pool, a hot tub, a steam room and a gym. That tells you what the building offers, not what each room rate includes, so ask which facilities are part of your booking.
Broadway works well as a base for the northern Cotswolds, because the Cotswold Way and Chipping Campden are close. Compare it with other bases in our where to stay guide, or look at the full list of towns and villages on the villages page.
Plan the rest of your trip
Pages that fit well with a visit to Broadway.
Chipping Campden
The High Street, the market hall and the start of the Cotswold Way.
The Cotswold Way
Route, stages and distances from Chipping Campden to Bath.
Best time to visit
Monthly temperatures, rain, crowds and what is open when.
Tours from London
How a one-day tour compares with travelling on your own.
Broadway and Broadway Tower: frequently asked questions
How long should I allow for Broadway Tower?
Plan about half a day if you also want to walk the grounds and the deer park circuit. The last entry is 16:45 from April to October.
How much does Broadway Tower cost?
Check the price when you book, because the ticket depends on the date and on whether you buy the museum and grounds ticket. Parking is separate and costs £3 for up to 4 hours or £6 for the day, from the price list of May 2025.
Can I fly a drone or film at the tower?
Only with permission. Ask at least 7 days before your visit.
Is the tower open in winter?
Yes, with shorter hours. From November to March it opens at 10:30 on weekdays and at 10:00 at the weekend. It is closed on 25 and 26 December and on 1 January.
How far is the walk from Chipping Campden?
The section of the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Broadway is 6 miles (9.6 km) and passes Dover's Hill and the tower.
Can I stay in Broadway itself?
Yes. The Lygon Arms on the High Street is one option. Other bases are compared on our where-to-stay page.