Preston's Wyresdale Park puts Lancashire on the map in national wedding venue ranking
A countryside wedding venue near Garstang has been named Lancashire's highest-ranking location in a national study of the UK's most Instagrammable places to get married.
Wyresdale Weddings, located at Wyresdale Park in Scorton, placed 77th nationally, with approximately 3,500 Instagram posts associated with the venue.
A ranking by Premier Carriage Wedding Cars examined Instagram activity linked to wedding venues across the UK to identify the locations attracting the most attention online.
Three Lancashire venues featured in the ranking, with locations near Preston, Chorley and Poulton-le-Fylde making the list.
Wyresdale Weddings secured the county's highest position. Situated on a historic estate near the Forest of Bowland, the venue combines traditional wedding barns with picturesque countryside surroundings.
Shaw Hill Golf Resort & Spa Hotel in Whittle-le-Woods, near Chorley, was Lancashire's second-highest entry, ranking joint 134th nationally with approximately 1,300 Instagram posts.
The Georgian-style hotel offers wedding celebrations overlooking its golf course and surrounding parkland, providing a traditional setting for couples planning their big day.
The River Barn, near Poulton-le-Fylde, completed Lancashire's entries, placing joint 153rd with around 1,000 posts.
Located in Little Singleton, the venue overlooks the River Wyre and is known for its rustic barn setting, exposed wooden beams and countryside surroundings.
Nationally, Petersham Nurseries in London topped the ranking with approximately 50,400 Instagram posts.
Hedsor House in Buckinghamshire followed in second place with 44,900 posts, while Hatfield House in Hertfordshire secured third with 40,800.
Although Lancashire's venues appeared further down the national list, the results highlight the variety of local wedding settings attracting attention on social media, from countryside estates to traditional hotels and rustic barns.
The research ranked venues using the approximate number of Instagram posts associated with their relevant tags.