Broadway village is home to some of the Cotswolds’ most-loved events. Our local annual ‘season’ embraces everything, from horticultural shows to Christmas shopping evenings, as our village rolls through the year.

Details of the following events are given based on the latest information at the time of writing. Please check, especially if making a journey to visit us.

2024 Broadway Event Dates

Monday 1st January New Year’s Day Racing at Cheltenham Racecourse
Late January and February Snowdrops in Cotswold gardens, and in the wild.
Saturday 27th January Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham Racecourse
Saturday 2nd March Glos/Warks Steam Railway recommence passenger services from Broadway.
Tuesday12th-15th March The Gold Cup Festival, Cheltenham Racecourse
Monday, 1st April Easter Monday
Wednesday 17th & 18th April The April Meeting, Cheltenham Racecourse
Friday 3rd May Race Night at Cheltenham Racecourse
Monday 6th May May Day Bank Holiday
9th-12th May RHS Malvern Spring Festival
Monday 27th May Late May Day Bank Holiday
Tuesday 23rd April Vale of Evesham’s British Asparagus Festival.
June Rose Week at Sudeley Castle
Friday 31st May Robert Dover’s Olimpick Games, Chipping Campden
Sunday 2nd June The Great Broadway Paint Off 2024
Thursday June 6th Hamlet at Broadway Tower, presented by the
Chamberlain’s Men company
17th & 18th August Broadway Car Show
Monday 26th August August Bank Holiday
Saturday 7th September Moreton Show
tbc Saturday September Broadway Horticultural & Craft Show
tbc Sunday September Broadway Food Festival
tbc October Cheltenham Literature Festival
Friday 29th Nov & 6th Dec. Christmas Late-Night Shopping

Here’s more information, including details of (just a few) of our favourite nearby events in the Cotswolds:

February
Several gardens open locally for the snowdrop and daffodil seasons. National Trust Gardens such as Hidcote Manor, resume daily opening from the 10th February. Check for details.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out/regionsouthwest/cotswolds

March
2nd March
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway re-opens for 2023 Season. We’re very proud of this volunteer-led, heritage railway. It offers heritage diesel and steam services on a round trip of 28 miles, between Broadway Station. and Cheltenham Racecourse (Park and Ride for Cheltenham), through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds. www.gwsr.com

12th - 15th March
The Festival Cheltenham Racecourse
Four days of top flight NationalHunt Racing with the Gold Cup event itself as the highlight. Early bird discounts are available.
https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/

Sunday 21st April
Asparagus Day
With the Vale of Evesham (‘asparagus country’) on our doorstep, asparagus is the star on local menus throughout May (actually the season begins on St George’s Day on the 21st April). The quality of local ‘gras’ is sensational and The Broadway Hotel is the perfect place to enjoy it.

May
9th-12th May
RHS Malvern Spring Show
Inspiring gardens, flowers (naturally) and retail a-plenty at the Three Counties Showground.
www.rhsmalvern.co.uk

Monday 27th
Cheese Rolling at Cooper’s Hill, near Gloucester. Timings published nearer to the day.

Friday 31st
Robert Dover’s Olimpick Games
412th year of these country sports, including the notorious shin-kicking event. In Chipping Campden.
www.olimpickgames.co.uk

17th & 18th August
Broadway Car Show
Two day celebration of classic, vintage and supercars, with an appearance by the Vampire Jet Car this year (the UK land speed record holder).
https://www.broadwaycarshow.co.uk

Saturday 7th September
Moreton Show – The Countryside in a Day!
One of the biggest one-day shows in the UK – it’s no surprise that the Cotswolds host an agricultural event on such a grand scale.
www.moretonshow.co.uk

Saturday 7th September (date to be confirmed)
Broadway Horticultural & Craft Show
Broadway Horticultural and Craft Show is affiliated with the RHS, run by a local group of volunteers. The event opens to the public at 1pm on the village green.
https://www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk/broadway-horticultural-craft-show

Sunday 8th September (date to be confirmed)
Broadway Food Festival
Meet local growers and farmers with their best seasonal produce. They’re joined by coffee roasters, millers, brewers, cider makers, bakers, keepers of bees bee, makers of preserves and cheesemakers, with plenty of food demos. Naturally, the Broadway Hotel is at the centre of the action, supplemented by a feast of food-to-go on The Green.
https://www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk/food-festival

October (Dates tbc)
Cheltenham Literature Festival
Cheltenham’s Literature Festival is Britain’s oldest, and always seems to attract a stellar line up of TV celebs and literary stars. In recent years, the likes of Bob Mortimer and Paul Theroux have made appearances. Cheltenham is within easy reach of Broadway.
www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature/

Friday 29th November
First Late Night Christmas Shopping in Broadway 5.30 to 8.30pm
First of two evenings. A lovely festive atmosphere with beautiful Christmas lights, all our Broadway shops are all open late, live music, mulled wine and festive food sold through the village. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the beginning of the festive Season of Goodwill and stock up on gifts. A highlight of the Broadway year and not to be missed. Do book accommodation with us well in advance.
https://www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk/christmas-shopping-nights

Friday 6th December
Second Late Night Christmas Shopping in Broadway 5.30 to 8.30pm
A lovely festive atmosphere with beautiful Christmas lights, all our Broadway shops are all open late, live music, mulled wine and festive food sold through the village. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the beginning of the festive Season of Goodwill and stock up on gifts. A fantastic highlight of the Broadway year and not to be missed.
https://www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk/christmas-shopping-nights

A reminder to check details with appropriate event websites before travelling.