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Discover Hands‑On History and Art in Broadway, Cotswolds

Broadway Museum & Art Gallery — immersive workshops, specialist talks, seasonal trails and a curated museum collection in the heart of Broadway, England.

Featured Experiences & Workshops

A diverse programme of pottery, glass, collage, archaeology talks, family activities and festive trails — book individual events or a general entry ticket.

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Corn Dolly Angels | Workshop in Broadway |

Discover the art of straw plaiting and craft your own Christmas Angel at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery. A perfect holiday activity filled with tradition and creativity.

Corn Dolly Angels | Workshop in Broadway |

Archaeology & History Tour at Worcester's Milestone Ground by Jamie Wilkins

Discover 8,000 years of history beneath Worcester's streets with Jamie Wilkins at the Milestone Ground. This archaeological site reveals ancient stories through artifacts and excavations—perfect for history lovers and curious explorers alike.

Archaeology & History Tour at Worcester's Milestone Ground by Jamie Wilkins

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Model Railway Adventures at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

Discover the magic of model trains at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery. Build, watch, and learn about railway engineering in a fun, eco-friendly workshop perfect for families and enthusiasts.

Model Railway Adventures at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

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Art & Glass Workshop at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

Journey into the luminous world of glass art at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery with Justine Hopkins. Discover its history, craft, and the magic behind this fascinating material in a captivating lecture.

Art & Glass Workshop at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

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Creating in Collage - Summer Coastal Landscapes | Workshop in Broadway |

Discover your artistic side with a coastal collage workshop at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery. Perfect for all skill levels, this creative session uses recycled materials to craft beautiful seaside scenes.

Creating in Collage - Summer Coastal Landscapes | Workshop in Broadway |

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Festive Block Printing | Events in Broadway | Workshop

Discover the art of Indian block printing in a festive workshop at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery. Perfect for holiday creativity, no experience needed!

Festive Block Printing | Events in Broadway | Workshop

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Pottery Workshop with Dave Short at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

Get your hands dirty and craft your own chip and dip bowl with pottery expert Dave Short at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery. A creative activity perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike.

Pottery Workshop with Dave Short at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

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Indoor Art Workshop at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

Discover the art of modern calligraphy at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery with this engaging workshop designed for all skill levels. Perfect for creative beginners and art enthusiasts alike, this experience offers skill development, artistic connection, and a personal calligraphy kit to take home.

Indoor Art Workshop at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

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Pottery Workshop at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

Discover the art of tile carving with expert Dave Short at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery. Learn new skills, create a vibrant piece, and take home your own custom tile.

Pottery Workshop at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

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Butter Churning Experience at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

Step back into 17th-century Broadway at the Broadway Museum & Art Gallery. Churn your own butter, enjoy traditional ale, and savor a hearty coaching-era meal in this distinctive hands-on historical dining experience.

Butter Churning Experience at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

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Kids’ Halloween Workshop at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

Step into Halloween fun at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery with a kids’ workshop led by a real witch. From spooky biscuit decorating to a clue-filled museum hunt, this one-hour event is a creative treat for little ones.

Kids’ Halloween Workshop at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

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Explore Broadway Museum & Art Gallery: A Cultural Gem in The Cotswolds

Step inside the 17th-century Broadway Museum & Art Gallery to uncover The Cotswolds’ rich history through fossils, wool trade stories, and rare curiosities. Discover why this charming village is a must-visit cultural destination.

Explore Broadway Museum & Art Gallery: A Cultural Gem in The Cotswolds

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Experience the Magic of the Grotto & Christmas Trail in Broadway’s Late Night Shopping

Join the festive Grotto & Christmas Trail in Broadway’s historic museum and help Santa round up his missing reindeer while crafting holiday memories. Discover why this unique seasonal adventure in England’s Cotswolds delights families year after year.

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Experience the Magical Father Christmas Grotto Trail in Broadway, England

Step into a festive adventure on the Father Christmas Grotto Trail in Broadway, England. Help find Santa’s missing reindeer and deliver your letter to Father Christmas in a magical holiday setting.

Experience the Magical Father Christmas Grotto Trail in Broadway, England

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Create Stunning Glass Art at Broadway’s Butterfly Effect Studio with Helen Cooper

Unleash your creativity in a therapeutic glass fusing workshop hosted by Helen Cooper at Broadway Museum. Craft unique glass art pieces in a bright, inviting studio set in England’s picturesque Cotswold village.

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Enjoy an Elegant Evening Supporting Broadway Museum & Art Gallery at Willersey

Join the Broadway Museum & Art Gallery’s fundraising dinner at Broadway Golf Club in Willersey for a night of fine dining, inspirational talks, and community spirit. Discover why this event is a must for visitors to the Cotswolds.

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Exploring the Ashmolean’s Ceramics Collection: A Journey Through Millennia of Craftsmanship

Discover thousands of years of ceramics artistry at the Ashmolean's Ceramics Collection in Broadway, England. Join expert guide Jude Barrett as he reveals the stories behind these captivating artifacts and why this unique exhibition is a must-see cultural experience.

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Clive of India: An Evening Journey Through Empire Building in Broadway

Step into the world of Robert Clive with an exclusive evening at Broadway Museum & Art Gallery. Discover the origins of British empire building through a lively, humor-filled presentation and Q&A with expert Max Keen.

Clive of India: An Evening Journey Through Empire Building in Broadway

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Discover Geli Plate Printing with Helen Cooper in Broadway, England

Explore the art of geli plate printing in the charming village of Broadway, England. Join artist Helen Cooper for a hands-on workshop that blends creativity with local culture, perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike.

Discover Geli Plate Printing with Helen Cooper in Broadway, England

About Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

Broadway Museum & Art Gallery is a local museum and art gallery in Broadway, England, presenting exhibitions, collections and a varied events programme that highlights regional history, craft and contemporary creativity. The venue offers public entry tickets alongside a busy schedule of ticketed experiences: hands-on workshops, specialist lectures, family activities, seasonal trails and fundraising events.

Workshops and talks are delivered by visiting experts and local practitioners. Recent and recurring offerings include pottery sessions with Dave Short (Great Pottery Throw Down finalist), glass-fusion and printing workshops with Helen Cooper, an archaeology lecture on the Milestone Ground excavation by Jamie Wilkins, and a glass-focused lecture by Justine Hopkins. Practical craft classes cover collage, calligraphy, block printing, corn dolly making and low relief tile carving.

Many sessions provide materials and refreshments: the summer collage workshop supplies all materials and a light lunch, and the modern calligraphy session includes a personal kit and treats. Pottery pieces created during classes are decorated, fired and available for later collection from the gallery.

Seasonal programming includes Christmas grotto trails, Father Christmas events and late-night shopping with themed trails. The museum supports local artists, stewardship of local heritage and community learning through accessible, hands-on experiences for families, visitors and craft enthusiasts.

Child watching model train layout at indoor heritage museum exhibit

Halloween display with carved pumpkin and skull by window at dusk

Broadway Museum & Art Gallery — Museum, Workshops and Events in Broadway, Cotswolds

Broadway Museum & Art Gallery in Broadway, England, combines regional history and contemporary craft through a mix of exhibitions, hands-on workshops, specialist talks and seasonal family events. The venue sits within the Cotswolds and offers a programme aimed at visitors seeking experiential learning, creative sessions and local heritage interpretation.

What to expect: exhibitions, collections and hands-on sessions

Curated displays and a ceramics collection alongside rotating exhibitions of local art.
A regular timetable of workshops including pottery, glass fusion, printing, collage and calligraphy.
Specialist talks and heritage lectures such as the Worcester Archaeology: Milestone Ground presentation.

Signature workshops and experiences

Chip & Dip Bowl — Pottery workshop with Dave Short, a Great Pottery Throw Down finalist. Participants create, decorate and have pieces fired for later collection at the gallery.
Low Relief Tiles with Dave Short — Tile carving and terracotta tile creation guided by an experienced potter.
Glass Fusion with Helen Cooper and Geli Plate Printing with Helen Cooper — Practical glass and printmaking sessions demonstrating contemporary techniques.
Creating in Collage — Summer Coastal Landscapes — Collage workshop with materials provided and a light lunch included.
Festive Calligraphy and Festive Block Printing — Seasonal workshops teaching modern calligraphy and block printing for gifts and cards.
Corn Dolly Angels — A traditional craft workshop focused on straw plaiting and folklore, suitable for participants interested in heritage crafts.

Family-friendly activities and seasonal events

Broadway Museum & Art Gallery runs family-focused sessions such as Steam & Scene: Model Your Own Railway World, which encourages creative play, and heritage demonstrations like Butter Churning in Broadway that recreate historical food and social practices. Seasonal highlights include Father Christmas Grotto Trail, Grotto & Christmas Trail at Broadway Late Night Shopping, and themed evenings such as A Night at the Museum.

Specialist talks and local archaeology

The venue hosts lectures that deepen understanding of the local landscape and past, for example the talk on Milestone Ground, 8,000 years in the making, which explores archaeological finds from Mesolithic to Romano-British contexts. These events appeal to visitors interested in archaeology, local history and scholarly interpretation.

Practical information and booking

Tickets are available for Broadway Museum Entry and for individual events and workshops.
Many workshops include materials and refreshments; pottery pieces created in class are fired and available for later collection from the gallery.

Why visit Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

Visitors to Broadway seeking museum exhibitions, artisan workshops, seasonal family trails and specialist talks will find a varied programme that combines art, craft and local heritage. Whether booking a pottery session, attending an archaeology lecture, or joining a Christmas grotto trail, the museum provides accessible, hands-on opportunities to engage with the creative and historical character of Broadway and the surrounding Cotswolds.

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Plan a Visit to Broadway Museum & Art Gallery

Book a ticket, reserve a workshop place, or explore seasonal events — creative experiences and local history await in Broadway.