Things to do in Broadway, Cotswolds: A local’s guide
Located in the southeast of Worcestershire, Broadway is a small village that’s big on charm. It’s known as ‘The Jewel of the Cotswolds’, and Broadway’s …
With over 50 Cotswold towns and villages to explore, it can be hard to know where to start. So we’ve selected some of our favourites – from the famous names to the prettiest villages – to share insider guides, written by local residents who know them best, to give you an insight into each place.
Inside you’ll find everything you need to know, from the area’s history and the places to visit you won’t want to miss, to how to get there and our top places to eat, drink, shop and stay.
Check out our latest Cotswold town and village guides and look out for more coming soon…
Located in the southeast of Worcestershire, Broadway is a small village that’s big on charm. It’s known as ‘The Jewel of the Cotswolds’, and Broadway’s …
Set on a hill overlooking one of the Five Valleys between Stroud and Gloucester, Painswick is known as the ‘Queen of the Cotswolds’. This well-preserved …
The North Cotswolds village of Blockley is one of the region’s lesser-known gems. It’s a peaceful spot with its golden stone buildings and Norman church …
Often rated the ‘prettiest village in England’, Castle Combe lies in the south of the Cotswolds. With a picturesque setting in a wooded valley, the …
Once described as ‘the most beautiful village street now left on the island’ by historian GM Trevelyan, the North Cotswolds town of Chipping Campden is …
Described by poet and designer William Morris as ‘the most beautiful village in England’, Bibury is one of the Cotswolds’ most popular and picturesque spots. …
With its stone bridges across the River Windrush, overhanging willow trees, village green and historic stone cottages, it’s no wonder that Bourton-on-the-Water tops lists of …
The picturesque Cotswold village of Snowshill is set on an escarpment south of Broadway, overlooking the Vale of Evesham. Despite its picture-perfect good looks, with …
Known as the Gateway to the Cotswolds, Burford is one of the most picturesque towns in Oxfordshire, famous for its steep high street which sweeps …
The highest of the Cotswold towns, hilltop Stow-on-the-Wold lies in the north of the region, surrounded by pretty villages and rolling countryside. This historic wool …