Russell’s is situated on the high street of the Cotswold village of Broadway. Lined with immaculate lawns, horse chestnut trees, honey-stoned cottages, antique shops and boutiques, the village is steeped in history and charm.
Surrounded by magnificent countryside, Broadway is the gateway to the picturesque villages that are dotted around it including Burford, Chipping Campden, Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, The Slaughters, Snowshill, Stow-on-the-Wold and Woodstock.
Larger nearby towns for shopping and attractions include Regency Cheltenham, Cirencester, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Broadway Shopping
The village is a great base for a variety of shops of all types. A full guide can be found on The Beautiful Broadway website
Some of the most notable shopping can be found at Sue Parkinson, Cotswold Trading and Landmark. For a great selection of art we suggest you visit one of the three John Noott Galleries in the village or Trinity Fine Art.
OKA have recently opened a flagship home store in the village and is situated in one of the premier buildings on the High Street. For other homewares visit Broadway Cookshops.
Whilst you are in Broadway, pamper yourself or your partner at Lasting Impressions Beauty, Muse Hairdressers or Broadway Florist. If you want to shop further afield we recommend Daylesford Organic, Lapstone or The Cotswold Farm Store, all within a short drive of Broadway.
Walks around Broadway
Broadway is the perfect base for walking with The Cotswold Way running through the heart of the village. We can direct you on circular routes or more long distance routes and arrange a picnic to take with you (arranged in advance).
The Cotswolds
Be sure to visit some of the most beautiful towns and villages which make the area so famous. You should certainly visit Chipping Campden, Burford, Bibury, Moreton in Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold and Woodstock together with the prettiest villages of Stanton, Snowshill and The Slaughters. Nestling on the edge of The Cotswolds and well worth a visit are Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham.
Houses and Castles
There are many fine properties to visit locally. Some of the most notable are Blenheim Palace, the seat of The Dukes of Marlborough. The Palace and Gardens are open from spring until the end of October and the park is open throughout the year.
The National Trust Property, Snowshill Manor is situated in the next village and contains a fascinating and eccentric collection of artefacts from around the world.
Sudeley Castle was once the home of Queen Katherine Parr and is now the home of the Ashcome and Dent-Brocklehurst family. It is situated in the town of Winchcombe.
Broadway Tower is a local landmark, is a great walk from the centre of the village and benefits from stunning views as far as The Black Mountains.
Warwick Castle is a little further away but is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country. ?
Gardens
Hidcote Manor Gardens are historic and famous gardens owned by The National Trust. They are one of the most beautiful gardens in The Cotswolds.
Sezincote is an Indian style House with an eastern Hindu garden and is situated close to Batsford Arboretum, home to a rare and beautiful collection of trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Its stunning all the year round, especially the Autumn. In the same village is Bourton House Gardens, another of the most beautiful gardens in the Cotswolds. Kiftsgate Court Gardens is home to wonderful borders, a stunning contemporary water feature and the famous Kiftsgate and Rosa Mundi rose walk.
Golf
Broadway Golf Club, Willersey Hill, Broadway:
18-hole parkland hilltop course, bar and restaurant. Visitors welcome at all times by appointment. Handicap certificate required. Tuition available.
Tel: +44 (0)1386 853683
Horseracing
We are surrounded by racecourses at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and of course Cheltenham where the National Hunt Festival is held in March.
Horseriding
Willersey Stables, Willersey Road Farm, near Badsey:
Modern indoor school. Hacking over 100-acre farm, cross-country course. Five years to adult. Beginners to intermediate, qualified tuition.
Tel: +44 (0)1386 858189
Wood-Stanway (Between Broadway and Winchcombe):
Off-road riding through beautiful Cotswold countryside. Tuition if required. All ages and standards.
Tel: +44 (0)1386 584404 (daytime) or +44 (0)1386 584391 (evenings)
Clay Pigeon Shooting
David Gabb, The Old Bakehouse, Lower High Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6DZ.
Tel: +44 (0)1386 841048.
Festivals
Broadway is well situated for The Cheltenham Festival series and the open-air Longborough Opera Festival which takes place in June and July.
Steam Railway
Toddington, Nr Winchcombe: www.gwsr.com
Theatres
We can accommodate you for a early dinner or a light supper if you are planning to visit the theatre.
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford upon Avon is only a 25 minute drive away and theatres at Cheltenham and Malvern are within an easy drive.