Bourton-on-the-Water Coach Ban Considered Amid Overtourism Concerns Tuesday, December 2, 2025 bourton overtourism coaches gloucestershire traffic anpr parking tro cotswolds parishcouncil Gloucestershire County Council is considering measures to tackle overtourism in Bourton-on-the-Water by potentially banning coaches from key village roads. The charming Cotswold village, often called the “Venice of the … Read More
Overtourism Hurting Both Visitors and Locals: The Struggles of the Cotswolds' ‘Jewel’ Sunday, November 30, 2025 overtourism cotswolds tourism visitors locals environment economy community sustainability travel The Cotswolds, often hailed as England’s picturesque “jewel,” is facing a growing problem that’s affecting both visitors and residents alike: overtourism. Once a tranquil escape dotted with quaint villages and rolling hills, … Read More
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
Residents Sound Alarm as Overtourism Pushes 'Venice of the Cotswolds' to Breaking Point Sunday, November 30, 2025 overtourism bourton cotswolds residents tourism visitorexperience overcrowding community sustainability congestion Bourton-on-the-Water, affectionately known as the “Venice of the Cotswolds,” is grappling with a tourism boom that residents say has reached an unsustainable breaking point. Nearly 100 community members gathered … Read More
Why I Won’t Return to Bourton-on-the-Water: When Over-Tourism Spoils a Cotswolds Gem Sunday, June 29, 2025 bourton cotswolds tourism overtourism village travel heritage overpopulation preservation community Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, Bourton-on-the-Water is often hailed as the “Venice of the Cotswolds” for its enchanting stone bridges and gently flowing waterways. On a bright summer day, the village’s idyllic beauty … Read More
I’ll Never Return to Bourton-on-the-Water After One Thing Ruined It Sunday, June 29, 2025 bourton-on-the-water cotswolds overtourism tourism travel modelvillage locallife visitorexperience heritage conservation Bourton-on-the-Water, often called the “Venice of the Cotswolds,” captivates visitors with its serene waterways and enchanting stone bridges. The River Windrush gracefully winds through the village, shaded by lush … Read More