Cotswolds village dubbed world’s ‘most beautiful’ pulls in £900 a week in parking fines after crackdown on tourists
- Posted on August 4, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
Bibury, a picturesque Cotswolds village renowned as one of the world's most beautiful destinations, has implemented stricter parking enforcement measures generating approximately £900 weekly in fines. Local authorities acknowledge the controversial policy addresses overwhelming tourist congestion that significantly impacts residents' quality of life. The crackdown reflects growing tensions between preserving village character and managing unprecedented visitor numbers in rural English communities.
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Cotswolds village dubbed world’s ‘most beautiful’ pulls in £900 a week in parking fines after crackdown on tourists
The surge in number of parking tickets issued in Bibury has been welcomed by the parish council chairman who says villagers face a ‘nightmare’ over the number of tourists
