Eastnor Castle has been named one of the leading castles for weddings following a recent study.

According to new research conducted by photo wall art creator StoryBoards, Eastnor ranks as the eighth most popular castle for nuptial celebrations in the UK.

Using data from Hitched.co.uk, the study considered a field of over 70 romantic castles before determining that the Herefordshire stronghold, with 51 five-star reviews, stands as the nation's eighth best venue of its kind, and the highest rated in its county.

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Beyond Eastnor, the study also revealed several other wedding favourites, including Hedingham Castle in Essex, crowned the best in the country with a perfect 10 rating, accumulating more than 370 five-star reviews on popular wedding site hitched.co.uk.

Kent proved to be one of the leading counties in the competition, boasting four of the top 10 locations, including Cooling Castle Barn and Hever Castle.

StoryBoards commented on the study, saying: "Choosing the right services and venues for your wedding is crucial to make your special day unique and memorable for both you and your partner.

"It's important to research and find highly rated venues in your preferred wedding destination."