As British Tourism Week drew to a close, British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) chief executive, Brigid Simmonds, visited a pub in the constituency of the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Matt Hancock MP.

For tourists, Britain’s pubs are a beacon, says the BBPA — they offer something uniquely British and are often identified as a major attraction for a British holiday.

Inbound tourists highlight a visit to the pub as one of the top three activities, and in total some 13 million tourists from overseas visit the pub every year. Intrinsically linked to national identity, the cultural significance of Britain’s pubs is highly significant, says the organisation, and the nation’s beers are known across the world.

Brigid Simmonds said: “I was delighted to visit the wonderful Packhorse Inn in Moulton with the Secretary of State, whose support for our sector is vital and appreciated. It is a great example of how pubs are a destination for not just delicious beer, but also fabulous food. 

“English Tourism Week has once again been brilliant at highlighting the many wonderful visitor attractions up and down the country. Pubs remain a huge draw for tourists, both international and domestic, and bring enormous economic benefits to local areas and, of course, to the nation as a whole.” 

Matt Hancock MP added: “There is nothing more iconic than a British pub, and it is easy to understand why a visit to a pub is at the top of most tourists’ lists of things to do when they visit the UK.

“The Packhorse Inn, in Moulton, is a particularly wonderful pub — beautiful, with a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional food and drink. In West Suffolk, we are fortunate to have so many fantastic pubs. Pubs and our long brewing tradition are at the heart of our cultural heritage.”

 


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