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TOURISMINENGLAND
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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.
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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.
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Most visited
cities by tourists
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London
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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.
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Manchester
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A spectacular
range of architectural
styles makes
Manchester’s skyline a
sight to behold.
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Birmingham
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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.
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Liverpool
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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.
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Oxford
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A city known for its
university, the University of
Oxford.
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Bristol
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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.
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Cambridge
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A famous university
town.
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Brighton and Hove
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Brighton is a seaside resort
which includes two piers, West Pier
and Brighton Pier, and is home to the Royal Pavilion.
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Leeds
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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.
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Nottingham
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The city and Nottingham
Castle are famed
worldwide for their links with
the legend of Robin Hood.
Sherwood Forest is nearby.
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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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.
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Bath
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A spa town, famous for
its Georgian architecture
and crescents,
and also for its Roman
baths.
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York
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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.
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Top-Rated Tourist
Attractions
1.Stonehenge - Britain's most
famous ancient monument
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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.
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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.
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4.Windsor Castle
The largest inhabited castle in the world, Windsor Castle
is built around two spectacular courtyards.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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9.Eden ProjectThe incredible Eden
Project is a collection of unique artificial biomes containing an amazing
collection of plants from around the world.
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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.
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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.
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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.