The top 5 Instagrammed spots in Nottingham
Local and tourist hotspots have made the list
Throughout Nottingham, there are several places that provide that perfect Instagram moment to give all your friends and family travel envy.
If you are looking for some "Instapiration", the top 10 Instagrammed places in the city have been revealed.
New research from travel company WeThrift has compiled the top 5 attractions in Nottingham, based on the number of Instragram hashtags.
There are so many places to take pictures, so if you're looking for the next hit Instagram post, here are the best places you can go:
1. Wollaton Hall
Home to Nottingham Natural History Museum, Wollaton Hall attracts thousands of tourists alike to marvel at the striking architecture. On Instagram, the hall has been hashtagged just under 3.5 million times, making it easily the most sought after attraction in the Nottingham area. This is reflected in the footfall to the hall, with over 300,000 visitors in 2018.
2. The Arboretum
Reaching just over 43,000 hashtags on Instagram, The Arboretum is one of the most popular parks in Nottingham. Situated in the centre of the city, the park is home to over 800 trees, some of which have been alive since the 1800s. As a result, the park attracts hundreds of visitors, as well as the beautiful lake and pathways connecting the park.
3. Green's Windmill
Green's Windmill is by far and away one of the most striking buildings in Nottingham, with over 18.2 thousand hashtags for the iconic landmark. A windmill for wheat and flour built in Victorian times, it is one of the most visited attractions in the city.
4. Old Market Square
An iconic feature of Nottingham, the Old Market Square is one of the busiest areas in Nottingham city. It should then come as no surprise that the square would be popular to put on social media with just over 6.5 thousand hashtags on Instagram. The square acted as an area to trade and do business with, and has come to be a defining element of the city.
5. National Justice Museum
Directly in the city centre of Nottingham, this famous museum is housed in a former Victorian prison and police station and tells of the history of the justice system in the UK. A Grade II* listed building, the museum is now reopen to visitors wanting to learn more about British law and justice. On Instagram, the castle has been hashtagged 1.6 thousand times.
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