Overview

• Forbes named Bibury the world’s most beautiful village in its 2025 list.
• Weekend visitor numbers reportedly reach up to 20,000 in a community of roughly 600–700 residents.
• Parish council chair Craig Chapman cites three main issues: visitor behavior, parking chaos and a narrow roadway.
• Gloucestershire County Council set a coach access limit in May and recently urged visits in smaller vehicles, measures locals say are helping.
• A narrow B-road and single-lane bridge over the River Coln cause recurring congestion, especially from large coaches.