Leisure

• What does leisure refer to?

  A person's free time
• What is a honeypot site and name an example?

  Rural areas that are popular for leisure and attracts lots of tourists

  e.g Bakewell
• Advantages of honeypot sites on local residents

  Creates jobs for people which boosts the local economy

  New business opportunities

  The area is busy and energetic
• Disadvantages of honeypot sites on local residents


  Litter

  Congestion

  less parking available

  Footpath erosion

  Increased house prices
• What was an example of a major sporting event in the UK?

  London 2012 olympics
• Positive impacts of the London olympics

  One aim was to increase affordable housing in that area for athletes

  Jobs were created in the construction of the park

  From 2014 iCITY was created - a sustainable commercial business district with advanced digital infrastructure - 4600 jobs created
• Negative impacts of the London olympics

  Only 1200 houses were affordable out of 2800 so many local people on low incomes were forced to move

  Many businesses were forced to relocate

  430 residents were forced to move due to the olympic park, they were housed in social housing which broke up communities
• What is one location where leisure use is managed

  Shropshire hills - area of outstanding natural beauty
• What are 3 ways they can manage leisure?


  Promote local foods - to increase local businesses and attract tourists

  Develop a programme - promotes cycling opportunities

  Develop training opportunities - supports conservation and land management
• How can rural environments under pressure from visitors be managed?

  During lambing time, some footpaths are re-routed to avoid worrying the sheep, which may cause stillborn lambs and a loss of revenue