The line graph illustrates the percentage of tourists to England who visited four attractions in Brighton — the Pavilion, Art Gallery, Pier, and Festival — between 1980 and 2010.
Overall, the Pavilion saw a dramatic rise in popularity until the mid-1990s, after which it declined but remained the most visited attraction. The Art Gallery, while initially popular, experienced a consistent downward trend after peaking in the mid-1980s. In contrast, the Pier gradually gained popularity over the period, whereas the Festival maintained relatively stable visitor numbers.
In 1980, the Pavilion attracted approximately 24% of tourists, and this figure rose steadily to reach a peak of just under 50% in 1995. Despite a marked decline in the following years, it remained more popular than the other attractions by 2010, with around 30% of visitors. Similarly, the Art Gallery began at 21%, climbing sharply to 38% in 1985. However, its popularity then fell continuously, dropping to just under 10% by the end of the period.
The Festival started at 30%, slightly declining over time to settle at around 28% from 2000 onwards. The Pier, initially the least visited site at roughly 10%, fluctuated modestly for the first two decades. However, from 2000, it showed steady growth, ultimately rising to about 22% in 2010, surpassing the Art Gallery in the final years.