Rural Recreation: Ludlow Food Festival & Thetford Forest Park Flashcards

1
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Purpose of the food festival

A

promote small food / drink local produces

encourage visitors to explore and spend in local shops

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2
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number of visitors compared between 2000 and 2010

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doubled

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3
Q

What evidence is there for a positive spiral due to the festival

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attraction of top chefs who invest in area e.g Hibiscus Restaurant

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4
Q

How many food / drink specialists are now in Ludlow

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160

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5
Q

by attracting visitors to services / shops what has it the festival allowed for

A
  • employment
  • diversification
  • development of tourist based enterprises
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6
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Employment at Ludlow;

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only 2 year round employees

120 are volunteers each year

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7
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What do local shops / specialists have to pay to secure a spot at the festival?

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Nothing

a non-profit organisation

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8
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What is the condition of securing a spot at the festival?

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exhibitors must be from Ludlow

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9
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What is significant about the size of the park

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largest man made lowland forest in UK

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10
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How many visitors to Thetford Forest Park annually

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2million (one of top attractions in England)

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11
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What centre is located in Thetford Forest Park

A

High Lodge Forest Centre

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12
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How many visitors to High Lodge Forest Centre on average annually

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300,000

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13
Q

What adventure company runs activities at High Lodge Forest Centre

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“Go Ape”

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14
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X4 activities High Lodge Forest Centre runs

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Bike Art (cycle and hire shop)

Giant maze and sculpture trail

Deer safaris

Segway tours within forest

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15
Q

Why is there pressure on the forest due to ‘natural tourism’

A

tourists expect different things;
e.g some want natural cultural landscapes,
others want family activities

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