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Tourism and parking management in Bibury

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The Cotswold village of Bibury has experienced a significant surge in tourism following its 2025 designation by Forbes as the "world’s “world’s most beautiful village." village.” This influx has resulted in severe traffic and parking issues, with visitor numbers reaching up to 20,000 on summer weekends, contrasting with a resident population of approximately 627. Illegal parking on pavements and in front of homes has created safety hazards and blocked emergency vehicles, leading to increased enforcement. Parking vehicles. In 2025, parking fines issued in the village rose from 28 in 2019 to 651 in 2025, 651, generating over £45,000 in revenue. In response, approximately £45,570. Community representative Craig Chapman described the situation as a “nightmare,” noting that visitors showed “very little regard for the villagers.” Gloucestershire County Council is implementing infrastructure and management changes. These include the introduction of changes, including a pay-and-display scheme for 24 on-street spaces, the establishment of spaces on The Street. This scheme, charging £6–£7 for two hours between March and October, is projected to generate significant revenue. Other measures include a permanent pedestrian zone, and zone in a former coach parking area, the installation of road barriers. Long-term strategies involve studying barriers, and studies into out-of-village parking options facilities. The pressures of overtourism are also impacting local development. Cotswold District Council recently unanimously rejected a proposal by Bibury Trout Farm to facilitate visitor convert existing barns into a café and retail space. The rejection followed opposition from over 100 residents and the Bibury Parish Council, with officials concluding that the high volume of visitors was having a “negative impact on the local environment” and that the site could not guarantee safe access via walking or specialized transport. for all users.

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