# Honeypots

Source: https://projectgcse.co.uk/geography/leisure_tourism/honeypots

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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](https://www.projectgcse.co.uk/gcse_geography/historical_honeypot_stonehendge)
- [Leisure honeypot - Alton Towers](https://www.projectgcse.co.uk/gcse_geography/leisure_honeypot_alton_towers)
- [Physical honeypot - Snowdon](https://www.projectgcse.co.uk/gcse_geography/physical_honeypot_snowdon)