We live in UK village overrun by tourists
VISITORS flock in their masses to catch a glimpse of the UK’s prettiest village, seduced by its old-worldly charm and stunning weaver’s cottages.
TL;DR
- Bibury, a village in the Cotswolds, is experiencing an overwhelming influx of tourists, with locals claiming up to 20,000 visitors per day in a village of 600.
- The Bibury Parish Council has approved fencing off areas of the River Coln to prevent tourists from paddling, citing damage to local wildlife like swans, ducks, voles, and fish.
- This decision is considered a 'drastic measure' by the council chair, Craig Chapman, who stated that tourists have been 'doing what they want' in the river.
- The village, made famous by William Morris and recently featured on Forbes' list of picturesque villages, also faces local opposition to a proposed new café due to fears of further increasing tourist numbers.