Visitor Survey 2008 During 2008 Cheshire is celebrating its rich horticultural heritage with a range of activities and programmes taking place within its many gardens and other public places.  As part of this activity, we want to know what you think about Cheshire and Warrington as a place to visit. Please take a few minutes to let us know what you think, by completing this short online survey.  It should only take a few minutes to complete.  All completed surveys will be entered into the prize draw . This survey is being conducted by Arts About Manchester on behalf of Visit Chester & Cheshire.  Please click on this link to read our privacy statement and Prize Draw Terms & Conditions . Q1 Firstly, please tell us where you live?   In Cheshire or Warrington Elsewhere in the North West of England Elsewhere in the UK Outside the UK Q2 If from outside the UK, please tell us which country

Q3 What was your main reason for visiting website today? To take part in the survey and prize draw   To find out more about Cheshire's Year of Gardens '08 To plan a day out in Cheshire or Warrington To plan a trip to the area which involves an overnight stay To search for information for another reason

Q4 Where did you find out about the survey and prize draw? On this website   Postcard picked up elsewhere   Postcard picked up from a garden   Other Postcard sent to me

Q5 What prompted you to visit the website in the first place? To find out more about Cheshire's Year of Gardens '08   To search for information for another reason   To plan a day out or visit to the area

Q6 In which of the following gardens did you pick up the postcard? Arley Hall & Gardens   Lyme Park   Capesthorne Hall   Ness Botanical Gardens Chester Zoological Gardens   Norton Priory Gardens Cholmondeley Castle Gardens   Tatton Park Gawsworth Hall   Quarry Bank Mill Gardens Jodrell Bank Arboretum   Any other Garden

Q7 Which other Garden did you obtain the postcard from?

Q8 What is the main purpose of your planned visit? Holiday/ leisure   Business or training   Visiting friends or relatives   Q9 How are you planning on travelling to the area?  (if using more than one, please indicate the main mode)   Car   Train   On foot   Taxi   Coach   Bus   Bicycle   Other

Q10 In which area are you planning to stay overnight?   In Cheshire   Elsewhere in the North West   Outside the North West Q11 How many nights do you plan to stay here?

Q12 Are you planning to visit any Gardens in the area? Yes   No   Don't Know

Q13 Which of the following Gardens do you plan to visit? (tick all that apply)   Arley Hall and Gardens   Lyme Park Capesthorne Hall   Ness Botanical Gardens Chester Zoological Gardens   Norton Priory Gardens Cholmondeley Castle Gardens   Tatton Park Gawsworth Hall   Quarry Bank Mill Gardens Jodrell Bank Arboretum   Any other Garden or Gardens   Please provide details of the other Garden or Gardens you plan to visit Q14 Do you plan to visit any of the following events at Tatton Park?   Yes   No   Don't know     Tatton Park Biennial 2008         The RHS Flower Show

Q15 Have you visited Cheshire or Warrington on a day out before?   Yes   No       Q16 When was the last time you visited the area on a day out?   Within the last 12 months   3 - 4 years ago   1 - 2 years ago   5 or more years ago

Q17 Have you visited Cheshire or Warrington on an overnight visit before?   Yes   No       Q18 When was the last time you visited the area on an overnight visit?   Within the last 12 months   3 - 4 years ago   1 - 2 years ago   5 or more years ago

Q19 How much, if at all, have the following aspects influenced your decision to visit the area?   A great deal   A little   Not at all     The quality of accommodation available         Ease of getting there         Arts and cultural activities         Sporting activities         History & heritage sites         Gardens & open spaces         Scenery & landscapes         Nightlife: bars, clubs and pubs

Q20 How much, if at all, have the following aspects influenced your decision to visit the area?   A great deal   A little   Not at all     The quality of food and restaurants         Range & quality of shops         Proximity to the seaside         Children and family activities         Impact on the environment         Tranquillity/ peace & quiet         A place for pampering & spa breaks

Q21 On your most recent visit, how did you get here?  (if you used more than one mode, please indicate the main one)   Car   Train   On foot   Taxi Coach   Bus   Bicycle   Other Q22 What was the main purpose of your most recent visit to the area?   Holiday/ leisure   Business or training   Visiting friends or relatives Q23 How many nights did you stay on your most recent staying visit?

Q24 Have you visited any of the Gardens in Cheshire or Warrington before?   Yes     No

Q25 Which of the following Gardens have you visited in the area before? (tick all that apply)   Arley Hall and Gardens   Lyme Park Capesthorne Hall   Ness Botanical Gardens Chester Zoological Gardens   Norton Priory Gardens Cholmondeley Castle Gardens   Tatton Park Gawsworth Hall   Quarry Bank Mill Gardens Jodrell Bank Arboretum   Any other Garden or Gardens   Please provide details of the other Garden or Gardens you have visited

Q26 Have you been to any of the following events at Tatton Park?   Yes   No   Don't know   Tatton Park Biennial 2008       The RHS Flower Show

Throughout 2008 Cheshire is celebrating its rich horticultural heritage with a range of activities and programmes taking place within its gardens and other public places.  The year, Cheshire's Year of Gardens '08  coincides with and complements Liverpool '08 - Liverpool's Capital of Culture. Q27 Before receiving the postcard, had you heard about Cheshire's Year of Gardens '08?   Yes   No       Q28 Before today had you heard about Cheshire's Year of Gardens '08?   Yes   No

Q29 How did you find out about Cheshire's Year of Gardens 08? (tick all that apply)   Newspaper advert   Radio   Television programme   Newspaper article   Leaflet or flyer   Road signage Magazine advert or article   From a friend or relative   Other poster or display Outdoor Poster   Brochure   Liverpool '08 promotions Email   Internet website     Other, please state

Q30 Which three of the following words would you use to describe Cheshire's Year of Gardens '08? (please tick only three)   Inspirational   Quality   Enticing   Lavish   Dramatic Boring   Predictable   Dull   Fragrant   Relaxing Entertaining   Aspirational   Exciting   Vibrant   Unique Surprising   Different   Traditional   Fresh   Celebration

It is important for us to find out how much you spent on your most recent visit to a local Garden.  This information will be used to help us to find out how much Cheshire's Gardens contribute to the local economy.   If you did not spend any money in these areas, please indicate this with a '0'. Q31 Roughly how much did you spend at the last Garden you visited in the area?  (please include entrance fees and any merchandise or refreshments you bought whilst at the Garden)   Q32 Roughly, how much did you spend elsewhere in the area as a result of your visit to the Garden?   Accommodation   Eating and drinking out   Shopping   Other entertainment and activities   Transport costs

It is important for us to find out how much you spent on your most recent visit to the area.  This information will be used to help us to find out how much Cheshire's Gardens contribute to the local economy.   If you did not spend any money in these areas, please indicate this with a zero '0'. Q33 Roughly how much did you spend at the last Garden you visited in the area?  (please include entrance fees and any merchandise or refreshments you bought whilst at the Garden)   Q34 Roughly, how much did you spend elsewhere in the area on the following activities?   Accommodation     Eating and drinking out     Shopping     Other entertainment and activities     Transport costs

Q35 To what extent would you agree or otherwise with the following statements about Cheshire?   Strongly agree   Somewhat agree   Neither agree nor disagree   Somewhat disagree   Strongly disagree   A place to relax and enjoy the 'lazy outdoors'           The home of quality food and drink           One of the UK's Greatest Garden destinations           A centre of arts and culture           A great place for shopping           A place for pampering & spa breaks

About you Your responses to the following questions will help to tell us more about the types of people visiting.  Your answers to these questions will only be used for this purpose and will be treated with utmost confidence.             Q36 What is your postcode or zip code (for analyses only)?   Q37 Are you...?   Male   Female   prefer not to say   Q38 How old are you?   Under 16   25 - 34   55 - 64   prefer not to say 16 - 19   35 - 44   65 - 74   20 - 24   45 - 54   75 +

Q39 Do you consider yourself to be disabled?   Yes   No   prefer not to say   Q40 Which of the following ethnic groups would you describe yourself as being in? White British   Bangladeshi   White and Black Caribbean White Irish   Indian   White and Black African Other White Background   Pakistani   Other Mixed Background Black African   Other Asian Background   Any Other Ethnic Group Black Caribbean   Chinese   Prefer not to say Other Black Background   White and Asian

Contacting you Q41 Would you like to be contacted about taking part in future research about Cheshire's Year of Gardens '08?   Yes   No         Q42 Would you like to be contacted about Cheshire's Year of Gardens '08 activities and events?   Yes   No

Please provide your contact details for entry into the prize draw.  We will not use your details for any other purpose unless you have answered yes to be contacted about taking part in research or for information about Cheshire's Year of Gardens events. Q43 Name     Q44 Address     Q45 Email

Thank-you for taking the time to complete our survey. Please press submit to send us your response.  You will automatically be entered into the prize draw to win £100 in National Gift Garden Vouchers