The data was compiled by VisitBritain and shows where both North East residents and tourists spend their time.
Attractions in England reported a 1.4% increase in the volume of total visits from 2023 to 2024, however this is still 27% below 2019 levels before the Coronavirus pandemic.
On the national level, The British Museum was the most visited paid attractions in 2024, attracting 6.5m visitors, up 11% on 2023.
The Tower of London was the most visited paid for attraction in 2024, attracting 2.9m visitors, up 4% on 2023.
Take a look at the North East’s most popular paid attractions below. A further survey found the most popular free places to go.
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1. Beamish Museum
Beamish Museum welcomed 838,632 visitors in 2024. This is a 5% rise from the previous year. | Sunderland Echo


3. Wallington House
Located just outside Morpeth, this site welcomed 261,508 visitors in 2024. Photo: Jane Coltman
