Broadway Tower & Country Park |
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See thirteen counties in one day
Broadway Tower is one of England's outstanding viewpoints. It is possible to survey an area which includes as many as thirteen counties. The views encompass the Vales of Evesham and Gloucester. On a clear day you may also see across the Severn Valley as far as the Welsh mountains and beyond.The Tower's Colourful Past
Built on an ancient beacon site, Broadway Tower has had a colourful history as - amongst others - home to the renowned printing press of Sir Thomas Phillips, country retreat for the Pre-Raphaelite artists, notably the artist, designer, writer, craftsman, and socialist William Morris, location for the studies of the distinguished archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans and farmhouse. Today the Tower houses exhibitions connected with its past and the surrounding area. There is a fully illustrated guidebook to Broadway Tower Country Park available.| More Pictures | |
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
April to October: 10:30am - 5.00pm daily.November to March: 11.00am -3.00pm Sat & Sun. Opening times may vary according to weather conditions. |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Adult £4.00; Concession £3.50; Child £2.50; Family £11.00 (2 Adults + 2 children).
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Directions
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| Broadway Tower is situated off the A44 Evesham - Moreton-in-Marsh, one mile south-east of the village of Broadway. |
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Broadway Tower & Country Park Postcode for SatNav: WR12 7LB |
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Nearby Attractions
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Stanway House and Fountain
(4 Miles)*
Stanway House, an outstandingly beautiful example of a Jacobean manor house is situated near Winchcombe in the glorious Gloucestershire countryside and is now the setting for a 300ft single jet gravity fountain - the tallest fountain in Britain. |
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Stanway Water Garden
(4 Miles)*
One of the finest 18th century water gardens, restored in 1998, Stanway lies beneath the 700 foot high Cotswold escarpment. Its grand formal Canal, with 165 foot high fountain , stands on a great grass terrace overlooking the Jacobean manor house. |
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Bourton House Garden
(5 Miles)*
Unfortunately due to health reasons Bourton House Garden is no longer open to the general public, but should you wish to bring a group of 20 or more, please contact cd@bourtonhouse.com |
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