VISITS TO ATTRACTIONS
2007 Survey
In 2007 the regional team in conjunction with the four area tourism partnerships collected visitor numbers to attractions on a monthly basis in order to more provide timely tourism business performance data.
121 businesses provided visitor data, to view the full database click here. The Regional Team have also undertaken some analysis of the results which can be found in the 2007 annual report
The top ten most visited attractions in 2007 are shown below. When looking at visitors to attractions it should also be noted that a number of the regions attractions have a high level of usage by the local community
| Attractions | Visitor Numbers |
|---|---|
| Saltwell Park* | 4,035,092 |
| Durham Cathedral* (includes worshippers) | 608,000E |
| The Sage Gateshead | 600,000E |
| The Alnwick Garden | 591,156 |
| The Discovery Museum* | 442,706 |
| Albert Park, Middlesbrough* | 400,000E |
| BALTIC: The Centre for Contemporary Arts* | 379,479 |
| Theatre Royal, Newcastle | 341,590 |
| Sunderland Museum, Art Gallery and Winter Gardens* | 331,296 |
| Beamish Museum, County Durham | 307,801 |
* = Free Attraction
Trends in Visits to Attractions
The regional team have also compiled annual attractions figures into one database to allow trends to be monitored. For some attractions this data has been recorded since 1989. The full trends database is available here.
If you would like to find out more about how taking part in the attractions survey can benefit your business please contact tracey.wilkinson@onenortheast.co.uk
- Visitor Information Network Action Plan
- 264 Kb
One NorthEast commissioned TEAM Tourism Consulting to undertake an assessment of visitor information provision in the region and develop an appropriate strategy and action plan for future provision.
- Tyne and Wear Visitor Survey
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Tyne and Wear Visitor survey looking at profiles, satisfaction and expenditure
- Tees Valley Visitor Survey
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Tees Valley Visitor Survey looking at visitor profiles, satisfaction and expenditure
- Self Catering Occupancy Report 2007
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Summary report of occupancy for non serviced properties in 2007
- Non Visitor Research
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This report gives an insight into those visitors who request the North East England Holiday Guide but do not go on to visit the region. The report highlights perceptions and barriers which the North East faces in attracting some markets.
- North East Steam Report 2006
- 118 Kb
Analysis of the Regional STEAM report 2006
- Tourism Intelligence January 2008
- 264 Kb
The latest data from the region and wider industry trends
- Network Intelligence Nov 06
- 217 Kb
Summary of regional and national data.
- Regional Investment Monitor
- 77 Kb
Fully searchable database capturing direct investment in tourism in the North East
- Self Catering Occupancy Trends
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Self Catering Unit Occupancy trends by location, rating, tariff, sub region and a number of other breakdowns
- Tees Valley STEAM report
- 117 Kb
Tees VALLEY steam Analysis 2006
- Serviced Accommodation Occupancy
- 220 Kb
Trends data for serviced accommodation properties with breakdowns by Sub Region, type, tariff and rating.
- Indirect Investment
- 27 Kb
Developments in the North East not seen to be key drivers but to have an influence on their stay in the region
- County Durham Visitor Survey
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County Durham visitor survey looking at visitor profiles, visitor origins, satisfaction and expenditure
- Network Intelligence May 07
- 250 Kb
Tourism Performance Summary for January - April 2007, giving an insight into regional and national trends
- Network Intelligence July 2007
- 245 Kb
Summary of Tourism research during April June 2007
- Network Intelligence Feb 07
- 229 Kb
Snapshot of tourism Statistics on a regional and sub regional basis covering the end of 2006
- Attractions Trends
- 86 Kb
Trends in Visitor Numbers to attractions in the North East
- Visits to Attractions Annual Report 2007
- 412 Kb
Analysis of the 2007 attractions performance data, looking at sub regional breakdowns as well as breakdowns by type of attraction and free/paid splits.
- North East Coastal Framework
- 383 Kb
One NorthEasts plans for the development of the coast in the North East
- Tourism Intelligence November 2007
- 252 Kb
Snapshot of Tourism Research October 2007
