Outdoor UK attractions bouncing back best after pandemic restrictions

Gardens and country parks saw a strong recovery in visitor numbers last year, but admissions are 57% down overall as some sites struggle to survive

Visitor numbers at Britain’s museums, galleries, zoos, castles and country houses increased by 25% last year, but are still down 57% on pre-pandemic levels.

Unsurprisingly, figures published on Friday showed striking rises over the year at outdoor attractions. However, those that rely mainly on overseas visitors have yet to claw back pre-2019 numbers.