Pretty English village overrun by tourists weighs ban on coaches after angry clashes
England’s ‘most beautiful village’ launches overtourism crackdown
- Bibury, a picturesque village in the Cotswolds, is considering banning coaches due to an overwhelming influx of tourists.
- Up to 20,000 visitors and 50 coaches arrive daily, disrupting the lives of the 700 residents.
- The surge in tourism is attributed to social media influencers promoting the village, which artist William Morris described as the “most beautiful village in England”.
- Initial measures include altering coach parking to prevent congestion near Swan Bridge, after residents described angry and sometimes violent confrontations over parking spaces.
- Further plans involve restricting coach access, promoting alternative transportation, and potentially implementing weight restrictions.