Broadway village, the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’ in Worcestershire

Address: Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7DT.

Let’s walk together around Broadway, a large and picture-perfect village in Worcestershire, often named as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’. This is a go-to destination for true admirers of the Cotswolds and dog lovers. You will see lots of dog owners in the village, taking leisurely strolls with their pooches, wandering around the shops or having Sunday roast in dog-friendly pubs.

The main attractions in Broadway village are concentrated along High Street (‘Broad Way’) and include period houses and quaint honey-coloured stone cottages (many of them date back to the 16th and 17th century), shops and restaurants, hotels, and even the Broadway Museum & Art Gallery. 

The village, named Bradsetena Gamere (Broad Village) in the 9th century, gained its modern name Broadway in the 16th century, mainly because of its wide and long High Street, possibly one of the longest village streets in England. Simultaneously, the village becomes an intermediate stop for stagecoaches on their way from Worcester to London, providing all needed services for travellers, including extra horses.