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Natural History Museum Tops UK Attractions with 7.1M Visitors

3/21/2026

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The Natural History Museum in London became UK's top tourist attraction in 2025, drawing 7.1 million visitors.
The British Museum, which held top spot for two years, ranked second with 6.4 million visitors.
Other notable attractions included Windsor Great Park, Tate Modern, and the National Gallery.
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions reported 165 million visits across its sites.
Director Bernard Donoghue said visitor expectations are higher amid economic challenges.

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The Natural History Museum in London became UK's top tourist attraction in 2025, drawing 7.1 million visitors.
The British Museum, which held top spot for two years, ranked second with 6.4 million visitors.
Other notable attractions included Windsor Great Park, Tate Modern, and the National Gallery.
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions reported 165 million visits across its sites.
Director Bernard Donoghue said visitor expectations are higher amid economic challenges.