Overview

• Forbes placed Bibury first on its 2025 list of the 50 most beautiful villages worldwide.
• Parish council chair Craig Chapman called the accolade a double‑edged sword that has come at a cost for residents.
• The village of roughly 600 to 700 people can face up to 20,000 visitors on peak weekends, straining a narrow B‑road and a single‑vehicle bridge over the River Coln.
• Gloucestershire County Council introduced limits on coach access in May and last month urged visitors to use smaller vehicles, measures locals say are helping.
• Travel content continues to promote Bibury’s attractions such as Arlington Row and Bibury Trout Farm, reinforcing strong demand for day trips.