Getting There -- Several trains run daily from London's Paddington Station to Moreton-in-Marsh . For schedules and information, call tel. 0845/748-4950 or visit www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk. From Moreton-in-Marsh, Pulhams Bus Company makes the 10-minute ride to Stow-on-the-Wold.

If driving from Oxford, take the A40 west to the junction with the A424, near Burford. Head northwest along the A424 to Stow-on-the-Wold.

Visitor Information -- The Tourist Information Centre is at Hollis House, the Square (tel. 01451/831082; www.cotswold.info/places/stow-on-the-wold.shtml). It's open Easter to October Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm; from November to mid-February, hours are Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 4:30pm; and from mid-February to Easter, it's open Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 5pm.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.