Independent charity Historic Royal Palaces today welcomed figures released by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions which show record visitor numbers for UK attractions in 2011.
The Tower of London, which is managed by Historic Royal Palaces, saw visitor numbers increase by almost 6% from 2010, to just over 2.55million.
Chief executive Michael Day said: “These latest figures give an encouraging picture for the UK’s tourism sector despite the turbulent economic times, and those attractions which invested in refurbishment or new exhibitions fared particularly well. It is clear that in 2012 we can’t afford to be standing still; we must be bold and strive for new heights of excellence to capitalise on the unique opportunities that the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and London Olympics will bring.”
In late March Kensington Palace will be re-opened after a £12m transformation, while at the Tower of London the newly refurbished Jewel House will give the Crown Jewels a dramatic new showcase in time for the Jubilee.
More information is available on the ALVA website here
