Top 10 most Instagrammable stately homes to visit this autumn!

As the autumn trails to winter, the UK is fast becoming a magical landscape, with orange leaves on the ground and an icy coating on the grass. It is the perfect time of the year to visit some of the nation’s most beloved stately homes – grandiose country manors which give us a glimpse into the past and allow us to appreciate the beauty of the UK countryside.

With this in mind, Stokemont decided to compile Instagram hashtag data for over 50 famous mansions in the UK, highlighting the most visually stunning stately homes for you to visit this autumn!

The Top 10 Most Instagrammed Stately Homes in the UK

1. Blenheim Palace (Woodstock, Oxfordshire) – # 186,777

Stokemont Party Wall Surveyors can reveal that Blenheim Palace in the county of Oxfordshire in England is the most Instagrammed stately home in the UK, with over 186,000 hashtags. The country house was built in the early 18th century and is (famously) where Winston Churchill was born. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing a range of exhibitions indoors, as well as boasting an enormous landscaped Parkland and Gardens outdoors. Blenheim also offers a dedicated family area including a Giant Hedge Maze, Butterfly House, and Adventure Playground.

2. Chatsworth House (Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire) – # 132,536

Chatsworth House is ranked second, with over 132,000 hashtags. Built in the mid-16th century for the Devonshire family, Chatsworth is an awe-inspiring estate on the bank of the River Derwent. The rooms contain an expansive collection of art, and the exterior, located within the magnificent Peak District, is surrounded by Parkland and Gardens. If visiting with children, the residence is also home to a Farmyard and Wooded Playground for you to explore.

3. Castle Howard (Henderskelfe, North Yorkshire) – # 64,730

Third place is given to Castle Howard, with close to 65,000 hashtags. Situated in the civil parish of Henderskelfe in North Yorkshire, the 18th-century estate houses numerous displays and is surrounded by immense gardens. There is an Adventure Playground for families, as well as a land train and cruises around the Great Lake.

The full dataset can be found HERE and images for editorial use HERE.

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