Band 9: The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit,during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The data delineates the tourist statistics for Ashdown Museum in the year preceding and the year succeeding its redevelopment, along with surveys gauging tourist contentment during these two periods.

Overall, it is evident that the museum experienced a significant increase in tourist statisticals post-refurbishment, accompanied by a marked improvement in tourist satisfaction.

Regarding guest attendance, Ashdown Museum welcomed 74,000 individuals in the year prior to its redevelopment. This figure rose remarkably to 92,000 in the subsequent year, signifying an increase of 24,000 visitors. This enhancement in footfall underscores the refurbishment’s success in augmenting the museum’s allure and accessibility to the public.

Examining tourist satisfaction reveals a noteworthy transformation. Prior to the refurbishment, only 15% of visitors expressed being very satisfied, while a substantial 40% reported dissatisfaction. The scenario markedly improved in the year following the renovation, with 35% of visitors identifying as very satisfied, while only 15% registered dissatisfaction. Moreover, the proportion of visitors indicating very dissatisfaction diminished from 10% to a mere 5%, reflecting a substantial enhancement in the overall tourist experience.