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The UK's top tourist attractions have seen a boost in visitor numbers following a difficult year in 2005. | The UK's top tourist attractions have seen a boost in visitor numbers following a difficult year in 2005. |
Blackpool topped the poll with 5.7m visits, although numbers were down 4%, said the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). | |
ALVA director Robin Broke said visitor numbers fell dramatically following the 7 July 2005 bombings. | ALVA director Robin Broke said visitor numbers fell dramatically following the 7 July 2005 bombings. |
Most London attractions saw visitor figures increase significantly in 2006, according to the latest figures. | Most London attractions saw visitor figures increase significantly in 2006, according to the latest figures. |
Tate Modern in London was the second most visited venue in the country with 4.9m visitors, a 21% increase on 2005. | Tate Modern in London was the second most visited venue in the country with 4.9m visitors, a 21% increase on 2005. |
The British Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum and Science Museum were among the nation's favourite attractions. | The British Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum and Science Museum were among the nation's favourite attractions. |
'Vibrant industry' | 'Vibrant industry' |
Among the least visited attractions were the National Museum of Costume in Scotland and the National Wool Museum in Wales. | Among the least visited attractions were the National Museum of Costume in Scotland and the National Wool Museum in Wales. |
Mr Broke said the tourism industry was vibrant despite security alerts, punctual transport woes and a weak US dollar. | Mr Broke said the tourism industry was vibrant despite security alerts, punctual transport woes and a weak US dollar. |
But he said Britain's attractions industry still needed financial support to help promote it "if this country is to compete globally". | But he said Britain's attractions industry still needed financial support to help promote it "if this country is to compete globally". |
"The figures show a marked increase for several attractions compared to their 2005 performance. | "The figures show a marked increase for several attractions compared to their 2005 performance. |
"This is partly explained by the affect of the July bombings of that year." | "This is partly explained by the affect of the July bombings of that year." |