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Tourism in England

Stonehenge, a World Heritage Site in Wiltshire
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Stonehenge, a World Heritage Site in Wiltshire

Tourism plays a significant part in the economic life of England.

Many English have 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 and Australian tourists, as well as other tourists from European 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).

Canterbury Cathedral.
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Canterbury Cathedral.

Heritage Cities in England

Robin Hood Statue, Nottingham.
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Robin Hood Statue, Nottingham.


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:

Ecotourism

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

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