The English historic sites that saw a HUGE boom in visitor numbers in 2022, from Cornwall to York

England’s rich history is proving an irresistible draw for travellers. The charity reveals: ‘Outside, there are over 60 acres of riverside parkland with restored gardens and woods and even a nine-pin bowling alley.’ Mount Grace Priory in North Yorkshire – visitor numbers up 47 per cent Mount Grace Priory in North Yorkshire was home to hermitic monks in the Middle Ages Last year was the busiest year to date for this site, which English Heritage declares is the ‘best-preserved Carthusian monastery in England’. Pickering Castle in North Yorkshire – visitor numbers up 18 per cent English Heritage describes North Yorkshire's Pickering Castle as ‘remarkably well-preserved’ This ‘splendid’ 13th-century castle is ‘remarkably well-preserved’, English Heritage reveals. Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire – visitor numbers up 16 per cent North Yorkshire's Richmond Castle saw its visitor numbers soar by 16 per cent last year This castle - which last year enjoyed its busiest year for visitors since 1997 - is described by English Heritage as ‘one of the finest and most complete 11th-century fortresses in the country.’ It continues: ‘Richmond Castle’s history spans centuries – from the Norman Conquest to the First World War.’ Tintagel Castle in Cornwall – visitor numbers up five per cent Visitors walk across a footbridge to reach the ruins of Tintagel Castle in Cornwall English Heritage describes this attraction as ‘one of the most spectacular historic sites in Britain’. Yarmouth Castle on the Isle of Wight – visitor numbers up 28 per cent The Isle of Wight's Yarmouth Castle, pictured, enjoyed its best year for visitor numbers to date in 2022 This castle was once one of Henry VIII’s ‘most sophisticated’ coastal fortresses, English Heritage reveals.