Visitor numbers soar at attraction
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Visitor numbers at Canterbury Cathedral soared to record levels
over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The 25 per cent leap from last year is the biggest ever
recorded. Staff say a
combination of good weather and the school holidays have
helped.
Head of visitor services Therese Heslop is delighted with the
surge in numbers.
She said: "A rise like this is unheard of before and we’re
definitely seeing more foreign visitors than we did this time last
year.
"Working in the tourism trade can be a bit like a yo-yo effect,
one week you’re up and the next it’s down, but fingers crossed, we
look set to have a good year."
She added: "The city is looking fresh and in bloom, so we think
that’s putting across a good feeling to everyone who comes through
the precincts.
"After all, we offer a visitor attraction like no other, as we
are a living and working church and that’s what makes us really
special."
Audio: Therese Heslop, head of visitor
services, explains why the numbers are up
Numbers are expected to be good once again this weekend when the
cathedral gardens are opened to the public.
The day offers a chance to visit five separate gardens, all set
within the cathedral grounds, including the Archdeaconry and
Deanery gardens.
Craft stalls and teas will also be available.
For more information, visit the Cathedral website www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Wednesday, May 27 2009
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