Cheddar Gorge a top UK destination

Local tourist attraction Cheddar Gorge, and South West icon Stonehenge, both top a poll of places UK holiday makers want to visit.

According to a survey of 1,000 holidaymakers, nine out of ten thought that visiting famous landmarks was preferable than a visit to entire cities.

The survey by cottages4you, also found surprisingly that 88 per cent of holidaymakers think there are more interesting places to see in the UK than overseas. A surprising  55 per cent wanted to visit the Blackpool Tower, compared to 14 per cent who want to visit the Egyptian pyramids.

The top seven landmarks in Britain were voted as:

1.       Stonehenge

2.       Hadrian’s Wall

3.       The White Cliffs of Dover

4.       Loch Ness

5.       Snowdonia

6.       Edinburgh Castle

7.       Cheddar Gorge

Managing director of cottages4you, Geoff Cowley said: “This survey highlights the value British people place on our natural and historic landmarks.  There are so many fantastic places to visit in the UK from mountains and beaches to historic monuments and stately homes, I’m sure those taking their first UK holiday for a few years will be spoilt for choice.”

www.cottages4you.co.uk