Published:
6:00 PM October 13, 2022
Getting to know the Worcestershire village
DAYTIME
Broadway Museum & Art Gallery, High St
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Broadway Museum and Art Gallery
Housed in a beautiful 17th-century former coaching inn, discover the history of the village, from locally-found fossils and the story of wool to the colony of 19th-century artists and writers. broadwaymuseum.org.uk
Broadway Tower Country Park
Home of the iconic three-storey folly (as featured on this issue’s cover), you see deer roam in the 50-acre ‘Capability’ Brown estate, visit a nuclear bunker, then relax over lunch in the cafe. broadwaytower.co.uk
Gordon Russell Museum, Broadway
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Gordon Russell Design Museum
Celebrating the work of the renowned 20th-century furniture designer and his company over a period of 60 years in Broadway. Featuring thousands of Sir Gordon’s original design drawings, photographs and furniture. gordonrusselldesignmuseum.org
NIGHTTIME
The Lygon Arms, Broadway
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The Lygon Arms
Set on Broadway’s historic High Street, the hotel has hosted, and is steeped in over 600 years of history. Featuring a relaxing spa, log fires, luxurious rooms and a restaurant offering locally-sourced fine dining. lygonarmshotel.co.uk
Abbot’s Grange Manor House Hotel
Although just a two-minute walk from the High Street, the hotel is the oldest dwelling in Broadway – built in 1320 as the summer manor for the Abbot of Pershore – and offers a secluded haven with its extensive private grounds. abbotsgrange.com
Dormy House Hotel & Spa
Set in 400 acres of private grounds on the Farncombe Estate, Dormy is a 17th-century farmhouse hotel. The luxury house spa offers a wide range of treatments, thermal suite, gym and swimming pool. dormyhouse.co.uk
EATING
Tattersall’s Brasserie
Housed in The Broadway Hotel in its stunning atrium, the restaurant has two AA Rosettes for fine dining using local produce. For a more relaxed affair, visit the hotel’s Jockey Bar, with local ales, cocktails and bar menu. broadway-hotel.co.uk/eat-drink/tattersalls
Russell’s, Broadway
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Russell’s of Broadway
The former headquarters of the world-famous furniture designer is now an award-winning restaurant with rooms, serving modern British food with daily-changing menus, using Cotswold and Vale of Evesham produce. russellsofbroadway.co.uk
The Fish Hotel
The Fish sits at the heart of the Farncombe Estate, just a few minutes’ drive from the village. Hook is a laid-back yet luxurious seafood-inspired restaurant, while Feasting on the Deck offers outdoor dining with a difference. thefishhotel.co.uk
SHOP TIME
Ashore, Broadway
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ashore
Tucked away in The Huntings shopping area off the High Street, Ashore specializes in stylish, well-engineered and sustainable luggage and luxury travel items, plus accessories for working from and relaxing at home. ashore.store
Scents on the Green
Perfectly positioned on The Green in a lovely Grade II-listed Cotswold stone building, this is more than a perfume shop; it’s a sensual experience with advice from Margie Shiers who has a lifetime of knowledge in perfumery. scentsonthegreen.co.uk
Landmark Walking, Broadway
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Landmarks
With two stores on the village’s High Street – the flagship store Landmark Country, as well as Landmark Walking – these are one-stop shops for the finest country, walking and lifestyle brands, including Barbour, Fairfax & Favor and Patagonia. landmarkstores.com