London attractions experienced a boost in August, as the number of visitors during the month increased by 7.5 per cent over the same period in 2009.

The Visit London Attraction Monitor, which samples 34 attractions both free and paid, said that the growth follows on from the two months prior, which saw gains of 6.3 per cent in June, and 3.4 per cent in July.

The marked rise over the three months has resulted in an overall increase during the last quarter of 5.7 per cent ahead of 2009 figures, the highest three–monthly rise since November 2009.

Sally Chatterjee, chief executive of Visit London, said: “The latest figures from the Attraction Monitor illustrate how the diversity of London’s attractions and the capital’s ability to reinvent itself continues to attract visitors year on year. The positive trend of the last two quarters stands us in good stead as we look forward to the coming months.’

London’s free attractions saw attendances nearly 13 per cent higher than in 2009, while smaller attractions saw a dramatic 24 per cent increase over 2009 figures – their highest increase yet.