Despite the weather getting colder, there are still plenty of reasons to hop in your caravan or motorhome and get away for a while. Holidays are great for mental health and they’re particularly important when vitamin D levels are low due to the lack of sun.
As autumn trails into winter, it’s time to start considering the best locations for touring in the chilly seasons.
The UK is home to over 3,000 stately homes that have played host to kings and queens, prime ministers, literary greats and other sorts of illustrious guests. But with so many options, choosing where to go can be a challenge.
For this reason, the team at Stokemont have compiled Instagram hashtag data for over 50 famous stately homes in the UK to narrow down the most picture-worthy choices. When planning your next touring adventure, why not add one of these picturesque heritage sites to your itinerary as you explore the British countryside?
Blenheim Palace – Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Blenheim Palace was rated the most Instagrammed stately home in the UK, with 186,777 hashtag mentions.
Built in the early 18th century on the edge of the Cotswolds, this heritage site is where one of the UK’s most memorable prime ministers, Winston Churchill, was born. Now, it’s a UNESCO heritage site that’s home to various exhibitions and a wonderful park and gardens.
Combine a touring trip through the Cotswolds with a visit to the UK’s most stately home. Explore the countryside on foot and visit quaint towns before settling down for the night at one of the many pitching sites available throughout the region.
Chatsworth House – Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire
Ranked second overall, Chatsworth House amassed over 132,000 hashtags on the popular social media platform.
This stately home dates back to the mid-16th century. It was built on the edge of the River Derwent for the Devonshire family and now houses a huge art collection and is surrounded by parkland and curated gardens.
If you’re planning a touring adventure to the Peak District, be sure to check out Chatsworth house and snap some photos for your Instagram account.
Castle Howard – Henderskelfe, North Yorkshire
The third most picture-worthy stately home in the UK is Castle Howard, which has accumulated over 60,000 hashtags on Instagram. Located in North Yorkshire, this 18th-century estate is home to many art displays and stunning gardens waiting to be explored.
Yorkshire is one of the UK’s most popular touring destinations and offers an incredible coastline and an expansive national park ideal for a spot of hiking.
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