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