Warwick Castle - a rising star on Instagram

Warwick Castle has become a rising star on Instagram.

The castle has been listed in the 'top 10 best loved British stately homes' ranking.

To find out Britain’s best loved homes, comparethemarket.com analysed Instagram hashtag data to reveal which buildings were photographed the most.

Comparethemarket.com said the Instagram data was accurate on June 4.

According to the rankings Warwick Castle came in at number seven with 101,928 Instagram hashtag posts.

Warwick was also named as one of the most Instagrammed historic towns in the UK in 2019.

Topping the stately home list was Buckingham Palace with 1,245,968 Instagram hashtag posts.

General manager of Warwick Castle, Nick Blofield said: "We're delighted to be in the top 10 best-loved British stately homes on Instagram.

"We love looking through the pictures people have shared from their visit, and now the castle is fully reopened it is fantastic to see people enjoying the magnificent gardens and grounds again, which contain more than 1,100 years of history.

"One of the best spots to snap a picture from is the bridge overlooking the south side of the castle, a well-known top British view that was also featured in Rory Bremmer's Great British Views."

Chris King, head of home insurance at comparethemarket.com, said: “Great Britain is home to some of the world’s most stunning stately homes and castles, and a visit to one of these beautiful, historic homes makes for a great day out.

"With lockdown easing here in the UK and guidelines on traveling abroad changing regularly, more people are opting for days out and ‘staycations’.

"Walking around the grounds of a stately manor is a great way to get outside and explore somewhere new, all while being able to distance yourself from big crowds.

"Just remember to check whether you need to book before you turn up, so you aren’t disappointed.

“There’s so much history to delve into when visiting a castle or stately home, with centuries of royal figures having lived in these buildings.

"However, our research shows that people are appreciating the beauty of these homes, as well as the stories behind them, with thousands of people taking to Instagram to share their best pictures from their visits.”

The team at Warwick Castle have been approached for a comment.

Here is the top 10:

1. Buckingham Palace - 1,245,968 posts

2. The Tower of London - 582,121 posts

3. Kensington Palace - 360,159 posts

4. Windsor Castle - 344,279 posts

5. Hampton Court Palace - 151,584 posts

6. Blenheim Palace - 144,561 posts

7. Warwick Castle - 101,928 posts

8. Chatsworth House - 96,863 posts

9. St. Michael’s Mount - 96,636 posts

10. Leeds Castle - 96,571 posts

To view the top 50 list go to: https://www.comparethemarket.com/home-insurance/content/uk-most-popular-homes/