Britain … island of inspiration

RESEARCH shows just 1% of Brits have visited all 15 of Britain’s national parks, and one in ten have never taken the time to explore just one of them. . 

The poll of 2,000 Brits, conducted for Sykes Cottages, found that few are taking the time to explore the country. Just 13% of Brits have made the trip to Hadrian’s Wall on what was once the frontier of the Roman Empire, while only 11% have seen the Giant’s Causeway in Ulster.

The Tower of London was the country’s most visited UNESCO World Heritage site, visited by 42% of those polled, followed by the city of Bath (32%) and Stonehenge (31%), while 13% said they had never visited any of the sites.

Almost half of Brits (46%) have visited the Lake District, making it the most popular national park on the list, followed by the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales, both with 33%.

The survey was part of Sykes Cottages’ Isle of Inspiration campaign, which features six of the most picturesque and inspiring places across the UK – and the creatives they inspire.

Tom Lowes, head of Online Marketing at Sykes Cottages, says: ‘It’s easy to forget how lucky we are to have so many sites of natural beauty and historical importance on our doorstep. It’s staggering that a huge one in ten Brits have never visited one of our national parks. Whether you’re looking for a country stroll, a good hike, or even just to sit quietly in a pub and take in the view, they have something for everyone.

‘Isle of Inspiration was created to showcase the diversity of the beauty of this great island and allow people to take a glimpse from their own home, before heading outdoors and out of the city to experience it for themselves.’

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