Cotswolds traffic chaos as thousands flock for Easter weekend

Significant traffic chaos in the Cotswolds is being reported as thousands of Easter tourists flock to the area for a break.

Congestion is being reported on the A361 towards Bradwell Grove, near Burford, as hundreds of motorists travel to the Cotswolds Wildlife Park.

Drivers are queuing on entry to the popular destination this Easter weekend.

Oxfordshire County Council, the highways authority, said: "Delays on the A361 southbound towards Bradwell Grove due to increased traffic heading to Cotswold Wildlife Park.

"Please allow extra time for your journey."

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The AA says traffic is backed up to Signet, which is half way to Burford Roundabout on the A40.

It added: "Queueing traffic on A361 southbound at Hen'n'Chick Lane. Holiday traffic."

Burford Hill and the High Street are also badly congested with traffic as of late Saturday morning, April 4.

The area around Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm just between Chipping Norton and Chadlington is also heavy with activity, according to the AA.