tourism in england

TOURISMINENGLAND

Tourism plays a

significant part in the

economic life of England.• England's long history and pervasive culture

spread worldwide through the English language and colonialism make England a popular tourist destination, particularly in London.

Tourism generates

£106billion each year, employs in

excess of two million people and supports thousands of

businesses, both directly and indirectly.

Did you know?•Around 100 million domestic overnight trips are made every year contributing to a spend in 2009 of £17.3bn.•England welcomes over 25 million international visitors per annum.•It is home to 21 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London.

Most visited

cities by tourists

London

London is the capital and most populous city

of England and the United Kingdom. In 2010 the ten most-visited attractions in

London were: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the

London Eye, Tate Modern,

Shakespeare’s Globe , St Paul’s

Cathedral and Tower Bridge . There are also

eight Royal Parks to explore, and over 300

museums and galleries.

Manchester

A spectacular

range of architectural

styles makes

Manchester’s skyline a

sight to behold.

Birmingham

A major city, with an orchestra, major exhibition venues and art galleries. Of

historical interest for its significant role in the

industrial revolution, the childhood home and inspiration of Tolkien, noted for its shopping

and boasting the longest stretch of

nightclubs in England.

Liverpool

The 2008 European Capital of Culture, a

major commercial port and World Heritage Site, home

to two cathedrals, the Royal Liverpool

Philharmonic Orchestra and a strong theatrical

tradition. It has more listed buildings, registered

historic parks, museums and art galleries than any

other city in the UK outside of London. The home of

two Premier League football clubs, Liverpool

and Everton.

Oxford

A city known for its

university, the University of

Oxford.

Bristol

Brunel's The Clifton

Suspension Bridge is a famous landmark, and the ship, the SS Great Britain is another of Brunel's famous

constructions, which is now in dry

dock in Bristol.

Cambridge

A famous university

town.

Brighton and Hove

Brighton is a seaside resort

which includes two piers, West Pier

and Brighton Pier, and is home to the Royal Pavilion.

Leeds

Leeds’s main attractions are Leeds Town Hall, and the

Victoria Quarter as well as the

Royal Armouries

museum, Leeds Art Gallery and

Leeds City Museum.

Nottingham

The city and Nottingham

Castle are famed

worldwide for their links with

the legend of Robin Hood.

Sherwood Forest is nearby.

Newcastle upon Tyne

This industrial city stands on the River

Tyne, its center possessing many

noteworthy Victorian buildings and streets, three large shopping

centers as well as numerous interesting

museums and entertainment facilities,

including the prestigious Theatre

Royal.

Bath

A spa town, famous for

its Georgian architecture

and crescents,

and also for its Roman

baths.

York

Famous for the York Minster cathedral,

also the location of the National

Railway Museum and a wealth of

preserved medieval streets and buildings,

such as the Merchant

Adventurers' Hall and the Shambles.

Top-Rated Tourist

Attractions

1.Stonehenge - Britain's most

famous ancient monument

2.Tower of LondonHome to amazing exhibits such

as Line of Kings, the world's oldest visitor attraction (1652) with its remarkable displays of

royal armor.

3.The city of Bath

While most famous for the magnificent 2,000-year-old Roman Baths built around the city's rejuvenating hot springs, it's equally well

known for its honey-colored Georgian Townhouses such

as those located on Royal Crescent.

4.Windsor Castle

The largest inhabited castle in the world, Windsor Castle

is built around two spectacular courtyards.

5.Historic YorkshireTraditional Yorkshire

encompasses some of the most beautiful historic

towns and cities in England, including

Durham, Beverley and York with its

magnificent half-timbered homes and

shops, medieval guildhalls and

churches.

6.Cambridge University

Well-known for its university - as famous as its

counterpart in Oxford - Cambridge boasts the

country's largest collection of preserved

historic buildings

7.Lake District National

ParkWith 12 of the country's largest lakes and over 2,000 miles of rights of

way waiting to be explored, there's little

wonder the region continues to inspire with its magnificent views and scenery straight out of a

painting.

8.Canterbury Cathedral

Located in the heart of the historic city that bears its

name, Canterbury Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage

Site) is home to the Archbishop of Canterbury and is the cradle of English

Christianity.

9.Eden ProjectThe incredible Eden

Project is a collection of unique artificial biomes containing an amazing

collection of plants from around the world.

10.The Cotswolds

Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty due to its rare limestone grassland

habitats and old growth beech woodlands, the

beauty of the Cotswolds has as much to do with its quaint villages and towns,

such as Castle Combe, Chipping Norton and

Tetbury.

11.ChartwellMuch-loved

home of Britain's most famous Prime Minister, Winston Churchill - is perhaps not

surprisingly one of the most visited of the National Trust's portfolio of historic buildings.

12.Warwick Castle

Located in the beautiful city of Warwick on the River Avon, this impressive

fortress has dominated the landscape and

history of the region for over 900 years.