Tourism in England

Tourism plays a significant part in the economic life of England. Many British people travel abroad, which takes money out of the country. However, many other people come to England as tourists, and this is economically beneficial. There is significant economic benefit from American tourists, as well as other tourists from European countries.

Many tourists are attracted to England because of its history, and also because of the many attractions, particularly in London (see Tourism in London[?]).

Other places and attractions which are popular in England include:

• Oxford : now a busy commercial town, which also has a famous university.
• Cambridge: a famous university town.
• Bristol: Brunel's 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.
• Bath: A spa, famous for its Regency architecture and crescents, and also for its Roman baths.
• Salisbury: Salisbury cathedral is well known, and has the tallest spire in the country. Nearby is the pre-historic site of Stonehenge, which is administered by English Heritage.
• Portsmouth: Portsmouth is a naval dockyard, and has some famous ships on display, including the Mary Rose, and HMS Victory.
• Brighton: Brighton is a seaside resort, with piers, and has also the Brighton Pavillion.
• Haworth, where the Bronte Sisters lived, is very popular with Japanese tourists, as Wuthering Heights has a cult following in Japan.
• York: Famous for York Minster.
• Canterbury: Famous for its cathedral.
• Dover: A major port with access to the continent. Also well known for its white cliffs, and to a lesser extent for its castle.

Other places in England are also of historical interest, but may not feature so significantly for foreign tourists. Many foreign tourists also visit Scotland and Wales, see tourism in Scotland, tourism in Wales[?]).

Domestic tourists, and foreign tourists who have specific interests in art, music, history etc, also visit the following:

• Liverpool: A major port, with two cathedrals, an orchestra and art galleries.
• Manchester: A major city, with an orchestra and art galleries, and many Victorian buildings. Also well known for the Manchester Ship Canal.
• Birmingham: A major city, with an orchestra and art galleries. Of historical interest for its industrial development.
• Ironbridge: The cradle of the industrial revolution.
• Hadrian's Wall: The wall built by Hadrian to keep out the Picts.
• Hereford: A cathedral city, famous for the chained library in the cathedral, and the Mappa Mundi[?]
• The Lake District: A National Park with hills and lakes, including Windermere[?].
• The Peak District: A National Park in Derbyshire.