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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

UK attractions still lagging behind pre-Covid visitor numbers as tourists stay away

London’s British Museum and Natural History Museum are thriving – but most UK tourist attractions are lagging well behind pre-Covid visitor numbers. That is the conclusion from analysis by The Independent of last year’s numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (Alva).

Total visitor numbers to 400 attractions are down 8.8 per cent compared with 2019 – meaning one in 11 tourists are staying away.

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