With Reference to a Named Example; Discuss How Recreation and Tourism are Affecting the Everyday Lives of People in Rural Areas?

Tourism has been an ever-growing economy for England. Specifically internal tourism whereby people living within England travel to other areas to short breaks without the discomfort of flying or going abroad. The can stay in a familiar but different environment where people have similar customs and speak English. The introduction to fast, long motorways, affordable cars and easy access to time off work has lead to the growth of the amount of tourists visiting areas …

…decline. Tourism does seasonally increase the economy of rural life, but it also destroys the environment and rurality of the area. Management of the tourists is in place, but can never totally control the situation. Locals are either pleased with the influx of money during peak season, or annoyed with the flood of people that embark to the Lake District. Problems with ghost towns, seasonal economy and dying rurality are main concerns of the locals.