Lovely Christmas break
This was our third time (2013, 2015 previously) that we have spent a few days in Broadway over Christmas and, yet again, it did not disappoint. It was probably even better as we managed to secure a pitch at the top of the site near to the Goods Shed with the railway line to the back of us. Being closer to the road would definitely have traffic noise.
The shower block was immaculate and the services were close by. The walk into town is only 15 minutes either by road or by the footpath and the Cotswold Way isn’t far away for keen walkers.
Christmas in Broadway is absolutely delightful; the trees, cottages and shops are bedecked with white lights giving a picturesque ambience. The Crown and Trumpet pub is most welcoming and extremely dog friendly, serving a good selection of real ales. The Horse and Hounds at the opposite end of the town is also worth visiting, again dog friendly. Budgens supermarket in the centre of the town is more than adequate. The Lygon Arms is certainly worth visiting ( dogs okay in bar area and small rooms adjacent) but we thought the food and service was disappointing for the price paid.
The wardens on site were very friendly, offering everyone the opportunity to join them for Festive nibbles and drink on Christmas Eve and this was much appreciated. We left site after the snowfall but the wardens had gritted the routeways so leaving wasn’t a problem.
The narrow strip for the dog area adjacent to the railway line isn’t large though it is perfectly secure adequate for a quick pit stop!
It is definitely one of our favourite sites and it will be further enhanced when the steam railway opens to Broadway during Easter 2018. We will definitely be returning.
