Staggering rise in cost to enter UK’s most popular tourist attractions revealed
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new study comparing the entry prices to some of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions over the past three years has uncovered increases of over 50 per cent. revealed alarming ticket price hikes for some of the UK’s most historic attractions between 2022 and 2025 York Minster topped the list, with prices rising from £13 per person in 2022 to a staggering £20 in 2025, an increase of 54 per cent. Major London attractions including Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London also increased admission by £5, with entry now costing £30, £26 and £34.80 respectively. National Rail offers two-for-one tickets to a range of UK attractions, including Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Cardiff Castle and Tower Bridge.
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