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Less than half of population have visited the UK's top attractions
POSTED 08 Jan 2014 . BY Tom Anstey
Buckingham Palace is the number one destination for overseas tourists visiting the UK
Despite booming numbers from abroad for the UK’s top attractions, a recent YouGov survey has revealed that the majority of adults have not visited the country’s top attractions with one in six respondents stating they had not visited any major attractions.

The survey, commissioned by Sykes Cottages, sampled 2,105 adults and revealed that just 35 per cent of survey respondents had visited Stonehenge in Wiltshire while only 38 per cent of people living in the UK have visited Buckingham Palace in the nation’s capital.

Only 21 per cent have made the journey to Hadrian’s Wall in Cumbria and just 20 per cent travelled to Caernarfon Castle in Wales.

The attractions least visited by UK residents were the Royal Armouries in Leeds (9 per cent) and Durham Cathedral in County Durham (16 per cent).

The full list of attractions and percentage of UK adults who have visited them is:

Buckingham Palace 38 per cent
Edinburgh Castle 38 per cent
Stonehenge 35 per cent
The National Gallery in London 33 per cent
Roman Baths in Bath 29 per cent
Eden Project 21 per cent
Hadrian’s Wall 21 per cent
Caernarfon Castle 20 per cent
Durham Cathedral 16 per cent
The Royal Armouries in Leeds 9 per cent.
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NEWS
Less than half of population have visited the UK's top attractions
POSTED 08 Jan 2014 . BY Tom Anstey
Buckingham Palace is the number one destination for overseas tourists visiting the UK
Despite booming numbers from abroad for the UK’s top attractions, a recent YouGov survey has revealed that the majority of adults have not visited the country’s top attractions with one in six respondents stating they had not visited any major attractions.

The survey, commissioned by Sykes Cottages, sampled 2,105 adults and revealed that just 35 per cent of survey respondents had visited Stonehenge in Wiltshire while only 38 per cent of people living in the UK have visited Buckingham Palace in the nation’s capital.

Only 21 per cent have made the journey to Hadrian’s Wall in Cumbria and just 20 per cent travelled to Caernarfon Castle in Wales.

The attractions least visited by UK residents were the Royal Armouries in Leeds (9 per cent) and Durham Cathedral in County Durham (16 per cent).

The full list of attractions and percentage of UK adults who have visited them is:

Buckingham Palace 38 per cent
Edinburgh Castle 38 per cent
Stonehenge 35 per cent
The National Gallery in London 33 per cent
Roman Baths in Bath 29 per cent
Eden Project 21 per cent
Hadrian’s Wall 21 per cent
Caernarfon Castle 20 per cent
Durham Cathedral 16 per cent
The Royal Armouries in Leeds 9 per cent.
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Mubadala makes €1 billion bid for Pierre and Vacances
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the continental European Center Parcs business.
Disney confirms US$30 billion investment programme as it highlights its economic impact
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise business by 2033, using new America250 celebrations to underline the role its attractions play in supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth.
Expo 2030 Riyadh will create a permanent global destination
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Australian waterpark acquisition creates new leisure attractions group
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Sally Corporation

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Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.

Vekoma Rides has a large variety of coasters and attractions. [more...]
ProSlide Technology, Inc.

A former national ski team racer, ProSlide® CEO Rick Hunter’s goal has been to integrate the smoot [more...]
Taylor Made Designs

Founded in 1993, Taylor Made Designs supply corporate clothing and brand-enhancing merchandise to [more...]
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