TOWN GUIDE
TOWN GUIDE
Collaboratively, the cultural
movement in Broadway has
resulted in an annual arts festival
that attracts visitors from far and
wide. The festival prides itself on
“creating a sustainable environment
within which to inspire, educate,
encourage and support Broadway
as an internationally recognised
centre for the arts.” Working closely
with local schools to promote the
town’s heritage, the project offers
workshops, demonstrations and
exhibitions to inspire the town’s
younger generations. Emphasising
the traditional community feel to
Broadway, The Broadway Arts Festival
Trust allots surplus funds to aspiring
artists in the village.
With the image of Broadway
remaining as it was in the 17th
century, the essential amenities for
day to day life have thankfully moved
with the times. All housed within
time-honoured Cotswold stone, a
small supermarket Budgens, multiple
hairdressers including the highly
recommended Muse, a doctors,
dentists, veterinary practice, chemist,
post office and multiple banks
support Broadway’s self sufficient
nature. As a local resident, the town
provides both the practical amenities,
food and drink choices and activities
ideal for conventional living.
As expected, the charm and
sophistication that captures
Broadway make it a sought-after
place to live. Hannah, a local
resident of 22, says “Broadway is
brilliant, everything you need is on
your doorstep, having bars and
restaurants in a walkable distance
makes socialising easy and in the
“It is a very good place to buy for
numerous reasons, not least the
quality of life & transport links.”
festivals; attracting celebrity chefs
and singers. A village highlight is
the Broadway Food Festival where
local artisan producers, chefs and
restaurants unite to provide a
gastronomic experience for locals
and visitors. With free admission and
plenty of tasters for all, this festival
is always an exciting event on the
Broadway calendar. If relaxing on the
green and listening to local bands
is more your bag, the Broadway
Music Festival named Broadfest is
again a popular event in the summer
months. With plenty on the barbecue,
the warm July evening encapsulates
the true community spirit of
Broadway.
Throughout the seasons it is the
village pubs offering live music which
attract loyal visitors from nearby
villages. A popular pub The Swan say,
“our relaxing terrace is the perfect
place to soak up the atmosphere of
the summer concerts and festivals
held on the village green”. With its
summer the alfresco dining is
unbeatable.
For families, Broadway is ideal. The
village boasts a £300,000 Lotteryfunded activity park which is free
to use with its own space net and
zipwire. Additionally, Broadway
Football Club offers a variety of sports
teams for all ages and a clubhouse
with its own darts team that’s a local
treasure. Local team member and
cofounder of Dog Friendly Cotswolds,
Mark says, “with two pitches,
changing facilities and eleven youth
teams ranging from under seven to
16, we offer something for everyone”.
Alternatively, for cricket fans, the
summer club promotes competitive
and friendly games for all ages and
abilities.
For indoor activities, within six
miles there are more than seven
leisure facilities , ranging from
Evesham Leisure Centre with it’s
own climbing wall, to the exclusive
Dormy House Hotel. Freestyle360,
a nearby indoor and outdoor gym
sports a unique obstacle and mud
runner course across 28 acres of
the Cotswold countryside, a real
challenge for any running enthusiast.
Additionally for children, local dance
teacher Arianna Adlkish offers
popular classes for all ages and
abilities, and provides clubs in both
school time and summer holidays.
With top hotels, a well established
golf course and a central position
along The Cotswold Way; the hub
of tourists and residents have
positioned the village as a popular
microcosm in the Cotswolds.
Annually, the town has become
famous for its farmers markets and
newly refurbished restaurant, and
revamped menu, if you are looking
for a cosmopolitan vibe in Broadway
The Swan is always busy, particularly
on the weekend. Alternatively,
The Crown and Trumpet Inn is the
perfect pit-stop just off The Cotswold
Way and hosts weekly jazz nights
throughout the year.
A further advantage of Broadway,
as in all of the Cotswolds, is the
excellent level of schooling the town
has to offer. Within a four-mile radius
of the town there are eight local
primary schools, providing ample
choice for any family. Broadway itself
boasts the Ofsted-rated outstanding
St Mary’s Catholic Primary school
where Headteacher Jacqui Le Maitre
says “our teachers and support staff
are devoted to developing every child
and giving them the opportunity to
reach their full potential”. For older
children, nearby Chipping Campden
excels in Languages and Technology.
Again, an outstanding sixth form
centre attached to the school
encourages and supports students to
progress into all disciplines.
With these benefits in mind, Sam
Butler of Butler Sherborn says, “the
Cotswolds is a very good place to
buy for numerous reasons, not least
the quality of life, transport links,
education and employment.” It is
not therefore surprising the average
house price in Broadway according to
the 2016 Land Registry is £406,990; a
24% increase on 2015.
Broadway Estate Agents
Hayman Joyce
01386 858510
www.haymanjoyce.co.uk
Hamptons International Sales
Broadway
01386 389598
www.hamptons.co.uk
RA Bennett & Partners
01386 389599
www.rabennett.co.uk