Broadway Farm Glamping

A guest map of Broadway Farm Glamping shows you walking routes around the orchards, meadows and up to the riverbank where there’s a public footpath. Less than three miles down the road, the National Trust’s Westbury Court Gardens are another nice place for a waterside wander as they are the only Dutch-style water garden in the UK. A good place to start any exploration of the nearby Forest of Dean is the Dean Heritage Centre (eight miles) where there are five museums, all with exhibitions on the local area. There’s also a Gruffalo-themed woodland trail which is fun for younger kids. They might also enjoy Puzzlewood, an enchanting adventure park in an ancient forest (14 miles). There are plenty of mountain biking trails in the Forest, suitable for all ages, and the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre is a hub and a hire centre that’s 11 miles from site. For wild swimming head into the Wye Valley and to Lower Lydford where there’s a popular spot for confident swimmers. It’s not much further (17 miles) to Symonds Yat, where there’s a great lookout across a bend in the River Wye, canoeing and climbing opportunities too. The city of Gloucester (seven miles), with its cathedral, castle gardens, museum, docks and shops makes for an interesting day out. Beyond Gloucester is the edge of The Cotswolds National Landscape where there are lots of good walks, well-to-do villages and great gastro pubs.

Broadway Farm produces its own meat which you can order in advance from the farm’s online shop. If you want more local produce, head just a mile down the road to The Barn at Severn and Wye which touts itself as Gloucestershire’s number one foodie destination. The food hall there provides a place to pick up local cheese, fish and meat (among other things) much of which has been smoked in the on-site smokery. And if you don’t fancy cooking, you can eat in at the cafe or AA-rosette restaurant. The Severn Bore Inn is the closest pub to the farm (half a mile) with a menu of pub classics. It’s a popular spot to watch The Bore (the tidal surge that sweeps along the River Severn at certain times of year). Freehouse, The Lyon Inn (two miles), is a bit further away in Westbury but serves good food from changing menus. There’s a convenience store at a garage a mile from the farm on the A48 but for more than the basics, there are more shops and eateries in Cinderford and Gloucester (both seven miles).