Bibury

"The most beautiful village in England"

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Bibury, come and fall in love with the Cotswolds

Bibury is a charming Cotswold village just a short drive along country roads from "The Capital of the Cotswolds", Cirencester in Gloucestershire.

William Morris (1834-96) described Bibury as "the most beautiful village in England". Fox News says that Bibury is one of the world's most picturesque villages, and an article on the Huffington Post website (1st May 2014), titled "The Most Charming Towns In Europe You'll Want To Visit ASAP", mentioned Bibury.

There's no doubt that Bibury is featured on many lists of most beautiful Cotswold villages, and even the most beautiful villages in the UK. Come and visit Bibury, see its beauty for yourself.

Photo of Arlington Row

Arlington Row

The cottages of Arlington Row are often referred to as the most photographed and beautiful cottages in the country.

Originally built in 1380 as a monastic wool store, the building was then converted into a row of weavers' cottages in the 17th century.

If you're searching for things to do in Bibury, then a walk alongside Arlington Row whilst grabbing the obligatory selfie should be on top of your list!

Arlington Row

Stay in Bibury

Why not make Bibury your base for touring this part of the Cotswolds, there are lots of places to stay in Bibury - including the Swan Hotel (pictured), The Catherine Wheel pub and plenty of holiday cottage accommodation.

Bibury is close to the historic Roman town of Cirencester, and other Cotswold towns & villages.

Bibury accommodation
The Swan Hotel, Bibury

Bibury welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the United Kingdom as well as Europe, Asia, North America, Africa and Australasia. Attractions and things to see in Bibury include Arlington Row, a row of weavers cottages built of local stone next to the River Coln, the Bibury Trout Farm and the Saxon Church, the Church of St Mary. The north Chancel wall of the Church is home to a stained glass window which was designed in 1927 by Karl Parsons and was featured in the 1992 Christmas stamp set issued by the Royal Mail.

The River Coln flows through Bibury sandwiched between the main village street and an expanse of boggy watermeadow known as Rack Isle. With Arlington Row as a backdrop, it makes one of the most picturesque scenes you will find in the Cotswolds.

Bibury facts - Did you know?

The correct spelling of the village is Bibury. Common misspellings include Bilbury and Byberry. Also, many people search for Bibury Oxfordshire when in fact Bibury is in Gloucestershire. Bibury Cotswolds is another common search term as Bibury is, of course, in the Cotswolds!

Bibury is pronounced buy burry.

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