Broadway Tower
set within a 50 acre estate of stunning parkland
Middle Hill, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7LB
Visit WebsiteBroadway Tower is a folly atop Broadway Hill, and the second highest point of the Cotswolds – you can see up to sixteen counties from the top of the tower on a clear day. It's one of our favourite places for a dog walk, especially if you time your stroll with golden hour when the sky is tinged with purple, pinks and oranges. You'll be wowed!
- Children Welcome
- Dog Treats
- Multiple Dogs Allowed
- Parking
- Refreshments
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Overview
Broadway Tower is a folly atop Broadway Hill, and the second highest point of the Cotswolds. You can see up to sixteen counties from the top of the tower on a clear day. It’s also set within a 50 acre estate of parkland and is conveniently located on the Cotswold Way walking route. The park is a great place for an outing with your dog and there’s even agility obstacles for your four-legged friend to attempt.
We recommend the 1.2 km circular walk from the car park taking in the tower itself. It’s quite an easy stroll but muddy in parts if there’s been a lot of rain. Dogs must be kept on a lead to safeguard the resident red deer herd. Stop at Morris & Brown Café on your way back to the car for a generous slice of cake. There’s dog friendly seating areas and treats for furry visitors too.
Alternatively, if you’d prefer a longer walk, there’s a lovely four mile circular walk to the tower and back from nearby Broadway High Street. It can be a little steep in parts (particularly as you pass through Rookery Farm) but well worth it for the views. Watch out for muddy patches around the kissing gates if there’s been recent rain. Reward yourself with a cool drink in the courtyard at The Lygon Arms upon your return.
For The Dogs
Pack some treats as a reward for successfully tackling the dog agility obstacles. There’s also a dog shower station near the visitor centre and café, which is very handy if your dog has taken a particular interest in the muddier sections of the trail.
Opening Hours
Please check the Broadway Tower website as opening times change throughout the year.
Parking
Enter via the main gates and the car park is to the left of Morris & Brown Café.
Top Tips
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Boots on, always. Parts of both routes can get very muddy after rain, so sturdy walking boots are a must.
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Keep your dog’s recall sharp. Several fields along the longer route have resident horses and livestock, and you’ll encounter the red deer herd near the tower too. Some sections require dogs to be on the lead.
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Parking is easy. There’s plenty of choice in Broadway town itself, with short stay car parks and two hour roadside spaces available.
- Worth the detour. If you’re after a Sunday lunch to round off the day, the Horse and Groom in Bourton-on-the-Hill is a 2025 and 2026 Michelin-listed pub that welcomes dogs. It’s also perfectly placed if you’re planning visits to Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh or Stow-on-the-Wold.
