Overview

• The Cotswolds village topped Forbes’ new top 50 list compiled with the Unforgettable Travel Company, which praised Arlington Row, the River Coln, Bibury Trout Farm and St Mary’s Church.
• Parish council chair Craig Chapman called the accolade a double‑edged sword, warning that the influx comes at a cost to residents.
• Authorities this year replaced central parking bays with coach drop‑off and pick‑up points and urged visitors to arrive in smaller vehicles.
• Gloucestershire County Council is consulting on tighter access, including potential bans on coaches stopping and parking in the village.
• Peak summer weekends can draw about 20,000 visitors and up to 50 coaches a day to a community of roughly 600 people.