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Many English 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 Europe an countries.


CULTURAL AND HERITAGE TOURISM


England's tourist industry is principally "cultural" and "heritage" based, and many tourists are attracted to England because of its history, particularly in London (see Tourism In London ).


Heritage Cities in England

  • architecture and crescents, and also for its Roman Baths .

  • which includes two piers, West Pier (now derrelict) and Brighton Pier, and also has the Royal Pavilion .

  • '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.

  • Cambridge : a famous university town.

  • Canterbury : Famous for its cathedral.

  • , and to a lesser extent for its castle, Dover Castle .

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  • Haworth , where the Bronte Sisters lived, is very popular with Japanese tourists, as Wuthering Heights has a cult following in Japan .

  • , and HMS Victory .

  • , which is administered by English Heritage .

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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 and Tourism In Wales .

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

  • , ICC ) and art galleries. Of historical interest for its significant role in the Industrial Revolution . Also the childhood home and inspiration of Tolkien

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  • Liverpool : A major port, with two cathedrals, an orchestra and art galleries.

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ECOTOURISM

England also has some unique natural environments, and has a significant "Ecotourism" industry:



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