THE world's smallest Tourist Information Centre has opened for business.

Bekonscot Model Village, in Beaconsfield, unveiled its new attraction on Wednesday as part of National Tourist Information Centre Week.

The tiny building is situated in the market town of "Splashynge" and was opened by the chairman of the Southern Tourist Board, Michael Green.

Brian Newman-Smith, managing director of Bekonscot, said: "We have been members of the tourist board for well over 20 years and we are very proud to be able to mark this occasion."

The model village is more than 69 years old and portrays rural England in the 1930s.

Bekonscot is open to the public from 10am to 5pm daily. All profits from the village go towards charity

Picture shows Beaconsfield mayor Lesley Mallinder with Mr Green

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