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
How British Overseas Territories Work – And How You Can Visit or Live There Tuesday, June 17, 2025 british overseas territories travel residency governance tax tourism workpermits finance The British Overseas Territories (BOTs) are a fascinating network of 14 territories scattered across the globe, each with its own distinct identity yet united by their constitutional ties to the United Kingdom. Ranging from … Read More
I Visited Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm – Here’s My One Big Complaint Monday, June 16, 2025 clarkson diddlysquat farm jeremyclarkson tourism cotswolds amazonprime farming pub visitorexperience A fan of Clarkson’s Farm recently shared her firsthand experience visiting Diddly Squat Farm with her family. Jeremy Clarkson, known for Top Gear and The Grand Tour, purchased Diddly Squat Farm in 2008. Since 2021, he has … Read More
Family Shocked as Tourists Picnic from Saucepans in Charming Cotswolds Village Saturday, June 14, 2025 bourton-on-the-water cotswolds tourism picnic villagegreen community heritage sustainability crowds localbusiness A family trip to Bourton-on-the-Water, one of the Cotswolds’ most picturesque villages, turned sour when they encountered groups of tourists eating food straight from saucepans and occupying every available patch of grass. … Read More
Stunning Wye Valley Holiday Let with Spectacular Views Gains Approval Thursday, June 12, 2025 wyevalley holidaylet forestofdean planningpermission tourism parking development views localcouncil conservation Plans to formalize the use of a charming holiday let boasting one of the most breathtaking views in the Forest of Dean have been approved. Pat Baker received permission to convert a stone outbuilding—previously an art … Read More
South West Cornwall's Mousehole Named One of the UK’s Best Seaside Villages Monday, June 9, 2025 mousehole cornwall seaside village harbour beaches coastal wildlife fishing tourism Nestled just three miles from Penzance in Cornwall, the enchanting fishing village of Mousehole has earned its place on Conde Nast Traveller’s 2025 list of England’s most outstanding seaside destinations. Celebrated as one of … Read More