Bank holiday ‘over-tourism’ causes huge traffic queues and raging locals

A coach party arriving in Bourton-on-the-water in the Cotswolds, where residents have raised concerns increased numbers of visitors are ruining the area (Picture: PAUL NICHOLLS PHOTOGRAPHY)

The bank holiday has seen thousands of holidaymakers decamp to minibreak destinations across the country.

But locals living near some of the nation’s favourite natural beauty and coastal spaces have hit back after ‘overtourism’ created traffic bottlenecks and bursting car parks in their areas.

Some 14,400,000 cars are expected to hit the roads between Saturday and Mon...