A picturesque village is described as ‘Venice’ Casteswolds’ Being “ruined” by Social media As “Tikokok Tourist“Use it for click, a local councilor has complained.
Bartan-on-the-quarter has become increasingly popular Tourist In recent years, John Wourning said that it is being used to shoot videos for Instagram for people and Tikokok Reels, as well as to take selfies.
“Such a visitor has very little real interest in heritage, culture, or natural environment that they are exploiting for clicks. They are the last hit-and-run tourists,” said Mr. Wairing.
He also said that nonsense had increased, especially “on green” which is popular among tourists.
Residents have also allegedly received oral misconduct and are struggling with traffic congestion.
“It is a combination of over-tourism and fast tourism, which refers to the people of the herd to the honeypot locations for the sole purpose of material construction,” he said.
In May 2024, Wareing made a proposal to accept the council that there was a problem for the tourism village, which was voted by six.
“Recently Bank Holiday Weekend provided a depiction of unstable public spirit on this subject Social media“Wareing said.
“It is very devastating for our community and deeply worrisome.”
Bartan-on-the-Water is not the only village in cotswolds that has been overwhelmed by tourism.
In the Castle Combe, the residents stated that their confidentiality was “invaded” by the tourists’ drones, while the community was ruined by short -term holiday fare. 356-Divar village is visited by hundreds of people every year.
Meanwhile, minibus operators who visited the cottage villages have seen an increase in business.
Bartan-on-the-quarter is famous for its five lower, arched stone bridges, while its houses and shops are famous for their yellow limestone.
Villages are often visitors to the village during the extreme tourist season. it is estimated that There are 300,000 visitors each year compared to 3,500 permanent residents.
Each August, assembles to watch a game of thousands Medieval football Which is played with a roundpost installed in the Windarsh River.