Visitors Grow 'Fed Up' as Overtourism Pushes Bourton-on-the-Water to Breaking Point Sunday, November 30, 2025 overtourism bourton cotswolds tourism residents sustainability overcrowding community visitors village Bourton-on-the-Water, affectionately known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, is grappling with a surge in visitors that many locals say has reached an intolerable level. At a packed meeting held at the Baptist Church on Station … Read More
Three Cotswolds Hotels Celebrate Top UK Honors at 2026 César Awards Sunday, November 30, 2025 cotswolds hotels hospitality awards goodhotelguide césar romantic foodie gardens uk Three distinguished hotels in the Cotswolds have earned top accolades at the 2026 Good Hotel Guide César Awards, recognized as the pinnacle of achievement in the UK hospitality industry. Celebrated annually, the César Awards … Read More
Castle Combe Circuit Christmas Market Faces Backlash Over Festive Disappointment Friday, November 28, 2025 castlecombe christmasmarket cotswolds festival disappointment apology eventplanning familyfun charity feedback Organisers of the Castle Combe Circuit Christmas Market in the Cotswolds have issued an apology after a wave of complaints highlighted that the event failed to meet attendees’ expectations. What was promoted as a magical … Read More
Met Office Issues Double Rain Warning for Gloucestershire Amid Flooding Risks Friday, November 28, 2025 weather warnings gloucestershire rainfall flooding southwest metoffice cotswolds wind powercuts The Met Office has issued two significant weather warnings for Gloucestershire and the South West, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds over the coming days that could lead to flooding and power outages. The first warning, … Read More
Hand Massages and Hidden Prizes Await at Cotswolds Designer Outlet This Black Friday Friday, November 28, 2025 blackfriday cotswolds discounts wellness relaxation shopping handmassage prizes concierge outlet This Black Friday, Cotswolds Designer Outlet near the M5 is redefining the shopping experience with its unique “Savings & Serenity” campaign. Running until Sunday, November 30, the outlet offers shoppers a harmonious … Read More
Masked Burglars Steal Sentimental Jewellery in Cotswolds Home Invasion Thursday, November 27, 2025 burglary cotswolds cirencester jewellery theft police investigation cctv suspects gloucestershire A heartbreaking burglary took place last week in the Cotswolds, where three masked men invaded a home and stole jewellery of great sentimental value. Gloucestershire Police report that the incident occurred on Purley Avenue, … Read More