Dated visits: attendances and revenues are rising at England's historic properties

Article Abstract:

Visits and visitor spending at historic properties in the UK increased in 1996, due to improved marketing, improved facilities, good weather, and the increased number of more popular events. Visits to English Heritage properties rose by 5%. The Tower of London attracted the largest number of paid admissions and Westminster Abbey attracted the highest number of free admissions. Many properties are arranging events during 1997, such as an outdoor Proms concert at Longleat. Admission charges for 1997 are up 5% on 1996, to 2.56 pounds sterling.

Statistics, Historic buildings

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Good attendances: cathedrals are dominating the heritage market

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Catherdrals and greater churches attracted the largest share of visits in the heritage market, according to the annual English Heritage Monitor, with privately owned historic houses and monuments attracting 15.2 million visits in 1994. Admissions to historic properties and National Trust properties have fallen slightly. The most popular historic building in England was St Paul's Cathedral, with the Tower of London attracting the most paying visitors.

Surveys, Leisure industry, Cathedrals

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Rolling stock: sightseeing attendances increased in 1996 and steam railways in particular proved popular

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Steam railways in the UK saw a 7% increase in the number of passengers carried in 1996 according to the British Tourist Authority. This was mainly due to improved marketing or publicity. Several steam railways also improved their facilities in 1996, spending around 1.8 million pounds sterling, and they also benefited from the work of volunteers.

Marketing, Scenic railways

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