Overview
- Bibury topped Forbes’ new list of the 50 most beautiful villages, spotlighting Arlington Row and the River Coln.
- Parish council chair Craig Chapman called the accolade a double‑edged sword and described current tourism levels as problematic for residents.
- Gloucestershire County Council has converted central parking bays into coach drop‑off and pick‑up points by Swan Bridge and asked visitors to arrive in smaller vehicles.
- Further steps under consultation include tighter coach access, possible prohibitions on stopping and parking, better signage to redirect traffic, and parking options outside the village.
- The village of about 600 residents has seen reports of up to 20,000 visitors on peak weekends and frequent coach traffic, straining a single‑carriage bridge and narrow lanes.