by A village of Cotswold, which is known as “England’s most beautiful”, will restrict the trainer’s access after an invasion of Tikok tourists.
The city councils say that an influx of sightseeers to Bibury, Gloucestershire, has become “unbearable” and represents security risks for both residents and visitors.
Long -term options for solving the problem could be the ban on coaches to stop and park in the village.
The village on the Coln River has a trout farm, a Saxon church and a number of Weaver’s cottages of the 17th century. The aesthetic attraction was noticed by designer William Morris, who described it as the “most beautiful village in England”.
The most recent increase in Bibury visitors, which, according to the census of 2021 581, has 581 inhabitants, was triggered by various social media accounts and promotes its picturesque appearance.
Measures are now taken against the so-called “TikTok tourists”, with the council confirming measures to restrict the trainer’s access.
The plans include changing the layout of coaching parking sleds to stop tour buses that are waiting in the middle of the village in the B4425 next to the Swan Bridge. This measure is to be brought in over the next two months.
The plans were compiled by a working group, which included the municipal council of the municipality and the district, the police and Gloucestershire County Council, which announced the measures.
The group also wants to investigate whether trainers can even access the center of the village. However, this depends on the result of a legal consultation process that will begin in early summer.
Cllr Craig Chapman, the chairman of the municipal council of Bibury Parish, said: “While the residents of Bibury acknowledge that we live in a beautiful village, the pressure that visits us through the mere volume of tourists, and coaches who bring tourists, are unbearable and unacceptable.
“As a result of the lack of infrastructure, the streets and the disruptive and uncertain place of the two existing coaches, it is a fact that Bibury is not a suitable goal for larger coaches.”
Cllr Chapman added: “We are therefore grateful that the problems we are confronted with are recognized and positive measures are taken.”
In the meantime, Cllr Lisa Spivey, a member of the division at South Cerney, said the new measures would “help to restore some peace” so that “everyone can enjoy the” beautiful historical village “.
She added: “I worked closely with the residents of Bibury since they emphasized it for the first time 18 months ago.
“Bibury welcomes tourists, but the influx of great coaches is really a danger for residents and visitors and makes the village chaotic almost all year round.”
A spokesman for the County Council of Gloucestershire Council confirmed that long -term recommendations “stop and park opportunities for examining the trainer” and the existing weight restrictions were examined [Swan Bridge]”.
Stephen Davies, head of the council, said: “We are committed to ensuring the security and well -being of residents and visitors of Bibury. The proposed measures will help to manage traffic more effectively and improve the overall experience for everyone.”
