The line graph illustrates the proportion of tourists visiting four distinct attractions in Brighton between 1980 and 2010. Overall, the Pavilion emerged as the most visited site for the majority of the period, despite a mid-period peak, whereas the Art Gallery experienced a downward trend after an initial surge. The Festival remained relatively stable throughout the three decades.
In 1980, the Festival was the most popular attraction at 30%, followed by the Pavilion at 24% and the Art Gallery at 22%. The Pavilion saw a dramatic rise, peaking at 48% in 1995 before gradually declining to 31% by 2010. Conversely, the Art Gallery spiked to 37% in 1985 but subsequently plummeted, finishing the period as the least visited attraction at just 8%.
The Pier began as the least popular site at 10% in 1980. Its popularity fluctuated, hitting a low of 9% in 1990, before recovering to reach 22% by 2010, matching the Art Gallery's initial 1980 level. Meanwhile, the Festival maintained a consistent performance, hovering between 25% and 30% throughout the entire timeframe, ending at 27% in 2010.