A survey carried out by VisitEngland showed a 65% drop in overall visitors to attractions in 2020 compared with 2019, while revenue fell by 55% year-on-year.
Art galleries, museums and historic properties saw the “most marked” falls as lockdowns forced their closure for long periods of the year.
Outdoor attractions, including country parks, wildlife centres and gardens saw the smallest year-on-year decreases in visitor numbers, with rural-based locations recording a 47% fall compared with a 74% drop for urban attractions.
England’s attractions suffered 65% drop in visitors in 2020
Destinations
Rob Gill
19 August 2021
England’s leading attractions saw visitor numbers slump by nearly two-thirds during 2020 as tourist numbers were decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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