Snowshill
Broadway Tower
Broadway Tower is one of England’s outstanding viewpoints and, at 1024 feet (312m) above sea level, it is the second highest point on the Cotswold Ridge.
Built in 1799, its a perfect example of an eighteenth century Gothic folly. From the top it is possible to survey an area of up to thirteen counties.
The views encompass the Vales of Evesham and Gloucester and on a clear day you may also see across the Severn Valley and as far as the Welsh Mountains.
Today, the Tower houses fascinating exhibitions connected with its past and the surrounding area. Noteable occupants include Sir Thomas Phillips, renowned printer of his time and Pre-Raphaelite artists including designer, writer and craftsman William Morris, who used the Tower as a country retreat. The Morris Room is furnished with some of his more famous designs.
Open 10.30am-5.00pm daily (April-October)
11am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday
Snowshill Manor
Snowshill Manor contains Charles Paget Wade's extraordinary collection of craftmanship and design, including musical instruments, clocks, toys, bicycles, weavers' and spinners' tools and Japanese armour. Run on organic principles, the intimate garden is laid out as a series of outdoor rooms, with terraces and ponds, and wonderful views across the Cotswold countryside.
Opening times:
House & Garden
24 Mar – 28 Oct Wed to Sun
House 12 - 5pm
Garden 11 - 5:30pm
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowshillmanor
01386 852410
Snowshill Lavender Farm
On the Cotswold Hills overlooking the village of Broadway and the Vale of Evesham is Snowshill Lavender Farm. You can wander amongst the 53 acres of rolling lavender fields. With 30 different varieties and a range of stunning colours it’s impossible not to relax as you take in the smell of nature.
There is also a teashop, restaurant and shop where you can purchase lavender products to pamper yourself with in the evening, or give to friends as great presents.
Opens Good Friday 6th April
11am-5pm Wednesday - Sunday (incl Bank Holidays)
Daily from 18th June - 2nd September