Write about two different types of honey pots and give examples of both

Write about two different types of honey pots and give examples of both

Write about two different types of honey pots and give examples of both

Historical Honeypot - Stonehenge:

  • Attracts thousands of visitors each year.
  • It is as old as many of the pyramids in Egypt.
  • You used to be able to wander around the stones but because of graffiti it is cordoned off now.
  • Site has been redeveloped over the last 5 years. The car park has been enlarged, a gift shop, restaurant and toilets have also been added.
  • A tunnel has been built from the car park to the stones.
  • Concern about the effects on stones from busy A303. A tunnel for the traffic has now been approved.
  • There is a desire to build a more dramatic multimedia centre with further facilities.
  • There is also damage from weathering to the stones.
  • Stonehenge is a worship place for druids on the longest day. There is now a limit on the number of worshippers allowed in.
  • Situated in Wiltshire; 2 miles west of Amesbury.
  • Stonehenge is run by English Heritage.

Leisure Honeypot - Alton Towers:

  • Situated in Staffordshire near Stoke-on-Trent.
  • There are thousands of visitors yearly.
  • Many schools visit Alton Towers as well as many other groups. There are discount rates on groups to encourage this.
  • Alton Towers used to be a Stately Home with a small funfair.
  • It has now developed into a major theme park.
  • Alton Towers has a new ride built each year to encourage visitors to come back.
  • Access is only by long winding country roads! No main road access.
  • It is based in quite isolated countryside.
  • Large rides cause visual pollution to neighbours.
  • There are many shops, restaurants etc within the park.
  • The litter problem is sorted out internally.
  • Large areas of countryside are taken over for parking.
  • There is a problem with traffic congestion around the park at opening and closing times.
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Weymouth

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