Historic Site in Broadway

Childswickham Cross

8 holiday parks nearby

TypeHistoric Site
LocationBroadway, Worcestershire

About Childswickham Cross

A weathered stone cross standing alone in the Worcestershire countryside near Broadway - that's all Childswickham Cross is, really. But that simplicity is rather the point. It's a medieval marker, the sort of thing that once guided travellers and defined parish boundaries when the landscape looked completely different. The cross itself is modest, worn smooth by centuries of Cotswolds rain and wind.

You won't spend hours here. Five minutes, maybe ten if you're the type to photograph it from different angles or sit on the grass nearby and think about the people who passed this spot five hundred years ago. It works best as a deliberate detour during a walk rather than a destination in itself - the kind of thing you seek out if you're already rambling through the lanes between Broadway and the surrounding villages.

Historically-minded types will appreciate it more than most. Families with young children might find it underwhelming unless they're already keen on medieval history. The real appeal is the walk to reach it and the sense of touching something genuinely old, still doing its job of marking place and distance.

Broadway is the nearest proper town, and if you're staying at one of the holiday parks nearby - Leedons or Broadway Caravan and Motorhome Club are both very close - you could easily include this in a morning's exploration. Combine it with a longer circular walk through the Cotswolds and it becomes part of something more substantial. Access is free and unrestricted, though there's nowhere official to park, so come on foot from Broadway if you can.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of attraction is Childswickham Cross?

Childswickham Cross is a historic site in Worcestershire, West Midlands.

Are there holiday parks near Childswickham Cross?

Yes, there are 8 holiday parks near Childswickham Cross. The closest is Leedons Residential Park, Broadway Park & Holiday @ Leedons, just 0.5 miles away, rated 4.8 out of 5 by visitors. Other options include Broadway Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite and Cotswold Woodland Glamping Aston Somerville Worcestershire WR12 7JB, plus 5 more.

Where is Childswickham Cross?

Childswickham Cross is located near Broadway in Worcestershire, West Midlands. It is easily accessible from nearby holiday parks, making it ideal for a day trip during your stay. The nearest park is just 0.5 miles away.

What else is there to do near Childswickham Cross?

Near Childswickham Cross you can also visit Coombefield Plantation (forest), Gloucester & Sperry (historic site), Granville (historic site), Little Buckland Gallery (gallery). Browse our Broadway area guide for the full list of things to do.