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Broadway
Give Broadway one full day and one night: walk the High Street, climb to Broadway Tower, then move on. Two nights if you want Snowshill and the steam railway.
Broadway is a single wide street of 16th-century limestone houses at the northern gateway to the Cotswolds, in Worcestershire. It is compact, walkable and quieter than Bourton-on-the-Water, but the two headline sights — Broadway Tower and Snowshill Manor — sit outside the village and need a car, a taxi or a long walk. Most visitors see the street in half a day and use Broadway as a base for the wider Cotswolds.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Summer weekends and bank holidays (car parks fill), Dec–Feb (many places shut midweek)
- Airports
- BHX · LHR
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
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- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Broadway999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Broadway, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyBroadway is a low-crime village and safe to walk at night.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 or 112 police, fire, ambulance · 111 NHS non-urgent · 101 police non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBHX Birmingham (About 1 h 15 min by car; the closest large airport.).
- Getting aroundThe village is flat and small: everything on the High Street and around the Green is a 10-minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a village café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£14–22 (≈ US$19–30)
- BeerPint of draught beer£5–6.50 (≈ US$7–9)
- Budget bedSelf-catering cottage (up to 4), a night, per room£150 (≈ US$200)
- Mid-range bedB&B or pub room, double, a night, per room£140 (≈ US$190)
- High-end bedB&B or pub room, double, a night, per room£240 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £60 (≈ US$80) · Mid £110 (≈ US$150) · High £200 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BHX Birmingham (About 1 h 15 min by car; the closest large airport.) · LHR London Heathrow (About 2 h by car; train via London Paddington to Evesham or Honeybourne, then taxi.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Broadway: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is flat and small: everything on the High Street and around the Green is a 10-minute walk. Broadway Tower and Snowshill Manor are 1.5–3 miles away with no useful bus, so plan on a car, a taxi or a proper walk. The nearest mainline stations are Evesham and Honeybourne on the Cotswold line, both a short taxi ride out.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min by car; 2–2.5 h on foot
Car via the A44 and B4081, or walk the Cotswold Way
Another limestone village with a wide street; the footpath route is steep in places.
Door to door: About 20 min by car
Car on the A44, or train from Evesham station if you are based near it
Market town on the Avon; useful for the Blossom Trail in spring.
Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle
goDoor to door: About 25 min by car
Car south on the B4632
Castle, gardens and a quiet village; pairs well with Hayles Fruit Farm.
Stratford-upon-Avon
goDoor to door: About 45 min by car
Car via the A46
Shakespeare sights and the river; a half-day is enough.
Door to door: About 40 min by car
Car via the A44 and A429
Busier and more commercial than Broadway; go early or skip in August.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
High Street and the Green
The village itself: coaching inns, B&Bs and the main restaurants, all within a 10-minute walk of each other.
Willersey and the B4632
Cheaper rooms a short drive or 20-minute walk north; you need a car or taxi for evenings.
Chipping Campden
About 6 miles away; a quieter base with more rooms if Broadway is full.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £60–95 (≈ US$80–130) excl. bed
- Mid
- £95–160 (≈ US$130–250) excl. bed
- High
- £160 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or pub room, double1 × 1 night × £140 | £140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £110 | £220 |
| Taxi Evesham station → Broadway1 × £18 · check | £18 |
| Broadway Tower entry2 × £5 · check | £10 |
| Steam railway return, Broadway ↔ Cheltenham Racecourse2 × £25 · check | £50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £44 |
| Trip total≈ £241 per person per day, bed included | £482≈ US$650 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Broadway excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a village café | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £14–22 (≈ US$19–30) |
| Cream tea (scone, jam, clotted cream) | £7–10 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Pint of draught beer | £5–6.50 (≈ US$7–9) |
| Taxi, Broadway → Evesham stationcheck | £15–20 (≈ US$20–30) |
| Car park, per daycheck | £4–8 (≈ US$6–11) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Car parks fill on summer weekends and bank holidays; the largest is on Leamington Road (WR12 7DZ).
- Broadway Tower has spiral stairs and no step-free access to the roof.
- Snowshill Manor is a National Trust property: check opening days before you travel, as it is not open every day.
- The steam railway does not connect to the mainline network; it runs between Broadway and Cheltenham Racecourse on selected days.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in Broadway; the US Embassy is in London. Consulates and honorary consulates are in Birmingham and London.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Evesham station → Broadway: about £15–20 (≈ US$20–30), 15 min (check)
- Train Evesham → London Paddington: about 1 h 45 min on the Cotswold line (check)
- Broadway Tower entry: about £5 (≈ US$7) (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Please — Please
- Sorry — Sorry
- Where is the car park? — Where is the car park?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- A table for two, please — A table for two, please
English is spoken everywhere; no phrasebook needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Broadway. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Summer weekends and bank holidays (car parks fill), Dec–Feb (many places shut midweek) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Field-checked arrival rungs for Evesham and Honeybourne stations: taxi availability, last connections, walk fallback.
- Walking cluster pages for the High Street, the Green and the Leamington Road end, with opening cutoffs.
- Place pages for Broadway Tower, Snowshill Manor and the steam railway with verified days and last entry.
- Eat pages with last orders for the village pubs and hotel restaurants.