Honeypots

What is a honeypot?

• A honeypot is an area that attracts many tourists (just like a honeypot attracting bees!).
• There are 3 main types of honeypot which are given below with case studies.

Historical honeypot:

• A historical honeypot has an historical interest.
• It attracts historians and tourists.
• A good example of a historical honeypot is Stonehenge.
• The stones are as old as the pyramids in Egypt!

Leisure honeypot:

• A leisure honeypot is a place where people can go to have fun or relax.
• It attracts many different people.
• Theme parks are a good example of leisure honeypots as they have thousands of visitors each year.

Physical honeypot:

• A physical honeypot is where an object attracts people's attention and makes them want to visit.
• Mountains are an example of physical honeypots.

Case studies

• Historical honeypot - Stonehenge
• Leisure honeypot - Alton Towers
• Physical honeypot - Snowdon