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‘England’s prettiest village’ to stop tourists paddling in picturesque river

Parish leaders in Bibury are to put up fencing along a river bank over concerns wildlife is being impacted by tourists getting into the water

The Independent UK · Oct 5

“World’s Most Beautiful Village” Earns Over $1,000 Per Week By Going After Tourists With Unusual Strategy

“A lot of the visitors have very little regard for the villagers,” said the village’s council chief.

Bored Panda · Aug 5

Influencers, illegal parking and nosey tourists: What it’s really like to live in the ‘most beautiful village in the world’

IN DEPTH : The village of Bibury has reached new heights, recently acclaimed for its beauty by ‘Forbes’ magazine, but as Alex Ross found out, popularity can bring problems

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025