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Over 300K visitors flock to
Guildhall
03.02.16
TWO of Derry's top
attractions, the Guildhall and Tower Museum, are
continuing to draw a growing number of visitors each
year, according to annual figures.
During 2015 the Guildhall welcomed 312,704 visitors
through its doors amounting to a 5% increase on the
previous year. The building, which underwent a £10m
regeneration completed in 2013, is used as a venue
for major events such as St Patrick’s Day, Culture
Tech, Halloween and the Craft Fair, as well as
hosting weddings and concerts.
In 2015 the Tower Museum welcomed 22,749 visitors
which again resulted in a 5% increase on the
previous year. |
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The Guildhall and Tower
Museum in Derry. |
The figures were
revealed in a paper presented to the Council’s
Business and Culture Committee. Museums services
manager Michelle Murray said she was delighted to
see the rise in numbers. “It’s fantastic to see that
we continue to build on our visitor numbers. Since
the renovation of the Guildhall we have seen a major
increase in visitors which is rising each year. The
increase is testimony to the work of our dedicated
team who go out of their way to provide a warm
welcome to everyone who comes through our doors, as
well as the increasing offer we provide in terms of
hosting events and exhibitions," said Ms Murray.
During peak months, figures show that the main
influx of visitors to the attractions are from
America, with a strong representation of European
visitors. However the domestic and UK market formed
the highest percentage of visitors during off peak
season. |
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