Heritage tourism helps the economy
It comes as membership of national heritage organisations has increased significantly.
Northumberland Tourism’s Independent Spirit brand has been built around a desire to protect and promote the county’s cultural heritage and traditions.
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Hide AdHeritage Counts is prepared by Historic England on behalf of the North East Historic Environment Forum.
Chairman of the Forum, Tony Gates, said: “This report shows that heritage provides a positive focus for economic development by helping to boost investment and tourism with heritage tourism generating £484million in direct spending across the North East and Tees Valley.”