England’s ‘most beautiful village’ launches overtourism crackdown

Alex Ross

24 March 2025 at 9:30 am·1-min read

Visitors cross the Swan Bridge in Bibury, Gloucestershire (Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

Bibury, a picturesque village in the Cotswolds, is considering banning coaches due to an overwhelming influx of tourists.
Up to 20,000 visitors and 50 coaches arrive daily, disrupting the lives of the 700 residents.
The surge in tourism is attributed to social media influencers promoting the village, which artist William Morris described as the “most beautiful village in England”.
Initial measures include altering coach parking to prevent congestion near Swan Bridge, after residents described angry and sometimes violent confrontations over parking spaces.
Further plans involve restricting coach access, promoting alternative transportation, and potentially implementing weight restrictions.

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