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.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.
There is also a Royal Observer Corps post on site and the last resident of the Tower was in the Corps. The site includes a nuclear bunker which is open on certain days of the year, with retired members of the Corps on site, which can be found on the web site and it is also possible to have it opened by private arrangement.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
Open daily 10.30am - 5.00pm.Opening times may vary in inclement weather conditions. Please check by telephoning 01386 852390 on the day of tour visit. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Adult £4.50; Concession £4.00; Child £2.50; Family £12.00 (2 Adults + 2 children).There is also an annual pass for £5.50 |
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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)*
The Cotswolds' best kept secret! An award-winning three acre garden surrounding a fine 18th century Manor House and Grade I listed 16th century Tithe Barn. |
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