Pay-and-Display Parking and Additional Yellow Lines Proposed to Address Over-Tourism in Bibury Saturday, November 8, 2025 bibury cotswolds parking traffic tourism conservation community gloucestershire overcrowding consultation Bibury, renowned as one of Gloucestershire’s most picturesque villages, draws thousands of visitors annually. However, its rising popularity has brought significant challenges, including traffic congestion, overcrowding, and … Read More
Cotswolds Village Crowned 'World's Most Stunning' Faces Local Backlash Tuesday, October 28, 2025 cotswolds village tourism residents property community backlash beauty lifestyle overcrowding Nestled in the picturesque Cotswolds, a village recently crowned the “world’s most stunning” has found itself at the center of an unexpected controversy. While visitors admire its charming stone cottages, rolling … Read More
Child with One Lung Left Waiting as Overcrowded Buses Pass By Thursday, September 18, 2025 child health lung overcrowding buses transportation accessibility waiting publictransport community sport A young girl living with only one lung faces daily challenges as overcrowded buses repeatedly pass her by without stopping. After school, it can take up to two hours for her to finally get on a bus and make it home safely. … Read More
Tourism Overload Transforms Charming Cotswolds Village into Chaotic Attraction Saturday, August 23, 2025 cotswolds tourism village residents chaos travel overcrowding community heritage sustainability Once a tranquil retreat, a picturesque village in the Cotswolds is now struggling under the weight of overwhelming tourism. Locals describe the scene as a far cry from the peaceful countryside haven they once knew. “People … Read More
Tourism Sparks Debate in Picture-Perfect Cotswolds Village Saturday, July 19, 2025 bourton-on-the-water cotswolds tourism overcrowding localresidents travel tiktok village environment economy Bourton-on-the-Water, a charming village nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, is experiencing a surge in tourism that has divided opinions among residents and visitors alike. Recently, a viral TikTok video by traveler Luke … Read More
Cotswold Visitor Sparks Backlash Over Tourists Eating from Saucepans in Bourton-on-the-Water Tuesday, June 17, 2025 bourton cotswolds tourism picnics backlash snobbery overcrowding visitors controversy sustainability A recent visit to the picturesque Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water took a sour turn for Karl Taylor, 58, from Ruislip, after encountering an overwhelming number of tourists picnicking in ways he found distasteful. … Read More