Planning a trip to Broadway

Getting There -- Rail connections are possible from London's Paddington Station via Oxford. The nearest railway stations are at Moreton-in-Marsh (11km/7 miles away) or at Evesham (8km/5 miles away). For schedules and information, call tel. 0845/600-0880 or visit www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk. Frequent buses arrive from Evesham, but you have to take a taxi from Moreton.

If you're driving from Oxford, head west on the A40, and then take the A434 to Woodstock, Chipping Norton, and Moreton-in-Marsh.

Visitor Information -- The Tourist Information Centre is at Unit 14, Russel Square (tel. 01386/852937; www.beautifulbroadway.com). The office is open year-round Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 2 to 5pm.