Cornwall: A Year by the Sea Star Faces Homelessness Amid Tourism Boom Wednesday, July 16, 2025 cornwall tourism homelessness documentary channel5 hospitality community charities summer The Channel 5 documentary Cornwall: A Year by the Sea returned this week with its second episode, offering an intimate look at Cornwall’s bustling summer season. The popular four-part series, which celebrates the county … Read More
American Tourist Explores Six Cotswolds Towns: Two Disappoint Due to Parking Woes Sunday, July 6, 2025 cotswolds travel tourism roadtrip bourton-on-the-water stow-on-the-wold broadway chippingcampden upperslaughter parking The Cotswolds, famed for their quintessential English charm, attract many visitors during the summer months when the countryside is at its most picturesque. Lucy, a New Yorker living in London and known on TikTok as … 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
Calls to Fine Residents Over Wheelie Bins ‘Blighting’ Historic Tewkesbury Town Centre Friday, June 27, 2025 wheeliebins tewkesbury conservation heritage tourism petition council fines accessibility propertyvalues Concerns over wheelie bins spoiling the charm of Tewkesbury’s historic town centre have sparked calls for stricter controls and fines. More than 230 residents have signed a petition urging local authorities to tackle what … Read More
Discover Chipping Norton: The Hidden Gem of the Cotswolds with a Fairytale Farm and Vintage Lido Sunday, June 22, 2025 chippingnorton cotswolds fairytalefarm lido familydayout history rollrightstones markettown accessibility tourism Tucked just over the Gloucestershire border lies Chipping Norton, one of the Cotswolds' most underexplored yet charming market towns. While visitors often flock to Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Norton … Read More