Cotswolds village threatens coach ban as TikTok tourists invade
- Residents of Bibury claim that tourists driven by TikTok have overrun their village, prompting local authorities to limit coach access to the village.
- Craig Chapman, chairman of Bibury parish council, stated that the influx of tourists has become "intolerable and unacceptable," highlighting safety concerns due to narrow roads.
- Gloucestershire County Council confirmed plans to manage traffic and visitor numbers, potentially leading to a complete coach ban.
- Officials are investigating alternative transport options for tourists and setting up improved signage to redirect large coaches away from Bibury's narrow streets.
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Locals says the high volume of tourists is causing chaos in Bibury in the Cotswold (Picture: Alamy Live News.) Coaches could soon be banned from a pretty village in the Cotswolds after fed-up locals complained that over-tourism is causing chaos. Bibury was once described by 19th century wallpaper and textile designer William Morris as the ‘most beautiful village in England’ and draws tens of thousands of visitors every year. It’s become particul…
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