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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Taking Part: the National Survey of Culture, Leisure and Sport, 2008-2009; Adult and Child Data

Variable Details

Variableherbest
LabelWhat was the best thing about it? - Visiting a place of historic interest
Responses
-2 Refused 0
-1 Don't Know 177
1 Atmosphere/environment 623
2 Being with others/socialising (include meeting people) 372
3 Enjoyment/fun 86
4 Interesting 271
5 Educational 88
6 It was free 24
7 Good day out 117
8 There was a good range/choice 164
9 Helpful/friendly staff 47
10 The location 146
11 It was something different 171
12 The buildings/architecture 586
13 The beauty/scenery 393
14 The history 603
15 The garden/walks 410
16 Relaxing/relieves stress 71
17 The weather 98
18 Everything about it 105
19 I like that particular display/performance/event 1705
20 Shops/shopping 225
21 Nothing 47
22 Other answers 564
23 No answer 64
-5 Not in questionnaire at this time 3700
-4 Excluded due to questionnaire error 0
-3 Excluded from filter 3595
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationTaking Part: the National Survey of Culture, Leisure and Sport, 2008-2009; Adult and Child Data
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