Cotswolds

George V Silver Jubilee Celebrations in Broadway: 6th May 1935

Broadway’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations 6th May 1935 83 years ago today, on 6th May 1935, the village of Broadway celebrated the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King George V. Various sporting events, organised by the North Cotswold Athletic Club were held in the village, including a men’s cross country race up to Broadway Tower and back. […]

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Broadway Italian Day with the Ferrari Owners’ Club: Saturday 6th May 2018

This Bank Holiday Sunday 6th May 2018 a little bit of Italy will return to Broadway when the High Street will once again be lined with bright red super cars (and a few yellow, white and blue ones too) when the Ferrari Owners’ Club comes to the Cotswolds. A fantastic event which has been hugely

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Spend Easter in the Cotswolds at Rafters, Broadway

Are you looking to spend Easter Weekend in the Cotswolds? Look no further than our award-winning, romantic one bedroomed apartment Rafters (sleeps 2) at The Manor House, West End. Rafters is available this Easter 2018 for a short break in the beautiful Cotswold village Broadway or stay longer and enjoy all that the Cotswolds Area

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Cheltenham Festival 2018 Availability

Cheltenham Festival 2018 Availability We have availability in our Cotswold holiday cottages in Broadway during Cheltenham Festival week – minimum 2 nights’ stay in either Rafters (sleeps 2), Sheldon Cottage (sleeps 2), Willow Cottage (sleeps 4) or Corner Cottage (sleeps 4). All of our cottages are located in Broadway in the extensive peaceful grounds of

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Paxford Point to Point, Banks Farm, Easter Monday 2nd April 2018

Paxford Races: Easter Monday 2nd April 2018 Hosted annually by the North Cotswold Hunt, Paxford Races at Banks Farm is a fun day out for all the family in the beautiful Cotswold countryside at Paxford, two miles east of Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire. Point to Point steeplechasing (18 fences over 3 miles) takes place across the country from

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Worcestershire Life Interview: My Favourite Work of Art

My Favourite Work of Art: Galloway Landscape by Barbara Williams In 2010 I was interviewed by Worcestershire Life for an article in the run up to the inaugural Broadway Arts Festival titled ‘My Favourite Work of Art. My favourite piece of art is a painting I own by Barbara Williams of the Galloway landscape.  The following article: Debbie

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King Edward VII’s Broadway Visit – 9th July 1905

On Sunday 9th July 1905, King Edward VII (known throughout his life as Bertie) visited Broadway. His Majesty had travelled by train to Moreton-in-Marsh the previous afternoon. He had spent the Saturday night with Lord Redesdale1 at Batsford Park with fellow guests: his equerry Major G. Lindsay Holford,  CVO, CIE, the Austrian Ambassador Count Albert von Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein,

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Learn a Traditional Rural Skill in the Cotswolds

Learn a Traditional Rural Skill in the Cotswolds Whilst holidaying in the Cotswolds in one of our Cotswold holiday cottages, why not combine your stay with learning a traditional rural skill? In the Cotswolds AONB, the Cotswolds Conservation Board run a number of courses throughout the year on which participants can learn hedgelaying techniques, how

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