Broadway Tower
Broadway, United Kingdom
An 18th-century folly on one of the highest points of the Cotswold edge, looking far out over the Vale of Evesham. Deer graze in the park around it.
Broadway Tower is a folly, a deliberately eccentric building, which the 6th Earl of Coventry had built to a design by James Wyatt; it was completed in 1798. It stands on Broadway Hill, 312 m above sea level, and is about 20 m high. From the roof platform, the operator says, you can see 16 counties and up to 100 km. Sir Thomas Phillipps set up a printing press here in 1822, and William Morris stayed in 1876. An underground Royal Observer Corps bunker was in use from 1960 to 1991.
The grounds (Broadway Tower Country Park) cover about 200 acres, roughly 80 hectares. A herd of red deer has lived there since the early 1980s. The tower has been open to visitors since 1976. Please check parking and admission with the operator in advance.
- Nearest town
- Broadway, United Kingdom
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 52.0247, -1.8347
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Hayles Fruit Farm CampsiteCampsite9 km from Broadway TowerTentsCaravans
- Moreton-in-Marsh Caravan & Motorhome ClubMotorhome stopover9 km from Broadway TowerCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Winchcombe C&CCCampsite11 km from Broadway TowerWi-Fi
- Folly Farm CampingCampsite16 km from Broadway TowerTentsCaravans
- Cotswold Carp FarmCampsite17 km from Broadway Tower · 10 pitchesTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Comberton Caravan and Camping SiteMotorhome stopover18 km from Broadway TowerMotorhomes
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Broadway Tower?
Broadway Tower is in Broadway, United Kingdom, at GPS 52.0247, -1.8347. It is about 5 km from Chipping Campden.
Can you camp near Broadway Tower?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ranch Caravan Park, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 78 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Broadway Tower?
Broadway Tower is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cotswold villages: Bath to Chipping Campden.
What is there to see near Broadway Tower?
Places worth a stop nearby: Arlington Row (29 km), Castle Combe (65 km), Lacock (71 km) and Roman Baths (80 km).
When is the best time to visit Broadway Tower?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)