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Your top ten towns
Your top ten towns
Do you have a favourite town or city? It seems lots of us do. Overnight trips taken by UK residents to English towns and cities appear to be on the up. Here are the top ten most visited towns last year according to our United Kingdom Visitors Survey.
London needs little introduction. This vibrant, multi-cultural capital is a world leading destination city. London is full of history, heritage and culture, yet one of the most fast-moving, cosmopolitan cities on the planet.
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The city is widely recognised as the coolest in Britain. Manchester has reinvented itself as a truly contemporary metropolis, with modern landmarks, excellent art and culture, great bars and world-class hospitality.
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Birmingham, a dynamic business city, offering a world class cultural scene, a diverse and lively mix of shopping, attractions, nightlife, major international events and exhibitions.
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This unique city boasts a history rich in nautical exploration, adventure and industry; a heritage that has helped transform Bristol into the exciting, cultural place that it is today.
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Leeds combines a fast-paced, buzzing city centre with the serenity of calming countryside within easy reach – it’s a great place for everyone to enjoy.
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Britain’s favourite seaside resort, Blackpool is packed wall to wall with attractions and entertainment.
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The History of York is the History of England. There are 2000 years worth of history in this beautiful North Yorkshire city.
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Scarborough, Britain’s first holiday resort, is a delightful, bustling seaside town catering for the whole family.
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Expect something different in this fast-moving cultural city. Newcastle-Gateshead has an energy that is distinctly, uniquely its own, blending world-class attractions with a history that stretches back over 2,000 years.
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Liverpool is fast becoming one of Europe’s most popular city break destinations. Awarded European Capital of Culture 2008, it boasts more theatres, museums and galleries than any other UK city outside London.
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