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There are many other attractions, in addition to historic
houses and museums and art galleries,
that you can go to visit.
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They include gardens and parks, heritage
and visitor centres, old workplace attractions, including mills and
factories, railways and ships, as well as the better known theme and
amusement parks.
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Many people go to visit
such attractions as part of a day out
or a holiday trip. But others take a more serious interest in them,
often as part of a wider interest like gardening,
local history, or various forms of arts
and crafts.
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Some of these are
basically static attractions where you walk round and look at various
exhibits. At others, including some heritage and science centres
as well as theme and amusement parks, you can be more actively
involved. Many of these other attractions are open on a year round basis.
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Association of Leading Visitor Attractions www.alva.org.uk/
British Tourist Authority www.visitbritain.com
Garden Visit and Travel Guide www.gardenvisit.com/
Theme Parks of England tpoe.virtualave.net/
Ride Guide UK homepage.ntlworld.com/rideguideuk/
UKThemeParkPage vzone.virgin.net/neil.mowforth/
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AA Britain Guide (Annual)
The British Tourist Authority (see opposite) and Regional Tourist Boards issue
guides to various types of attractions in different parts of the country. |
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Find a local group
or club that covers the type of attraction that interests you (see organisations above).
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Take a class or course at your local
adult education centre or see if your local attractions offer special
introductory events.
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Consult books or magazines
on different types of other attractions.
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Check in your local library/paper,
attractions or education centre for more information.
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Skills and people
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Anyone can go to visit these attractions
and many of them have at least some sections specifically designed for
children.
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It is easy to visit these types of attraction on your own, but many
people choose to go in an informal group of family or friends.
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For
some types of attraction, particularly gardens, workplaces, railways and
heritage centres, you may be able to join local groups of enthusiasts who
arrange visits from time to time.
Equipment or clothing
A place or facilities
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