National statistics

Taking Part 2019/20 - Heritage

Analysis of the Heritage questions from the Taking Part Survey

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Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
Published
16 September 2020

Applies to England

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Heritage - Taking Part Survey 2019/20

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Collecting data about visits to heritage sites helps us to understand better which groups get most benefit and enjoyment from such visits. This in turn allows heritage sites to strive to enhance the experience for existing audiences and to broaden their reach and appeal to new audiences.

The Taking Part survey asks adults (16+) whether they have visited any heritage sites from a given list. This includes visiting a city or town with historic character, a monument such as a castle, fort or ruin, and a historic park or garden open to the public. A full list is provided in Annex C

Headline findings

  • 73% of respondents had visited a heritage site in the last 12 months, similar to 2018/19
  • 30% of respondents had used a heritage website or app in the last 12 months, similar to 2018/19
  • There were differences in the likelihood of having visited a heritage site with the demographic categories of age, index of multiple deprivation, ethnicity, region, socio-economic background, urban/rural status, tenure and employment status.

Further data

  • Historic England heritage counts, provides trends, insights and data about the heritage sector
Published 16 September 2020

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