Chatsworth House revealed as most iconic Derbyshire landmark in study

A beautiful Derbyshire stately home has been named as one of the most iconic landmarks in the UK.

Big House Experience revealed Chatsworth as a top visitors spot by analysing Wikipedia page view data from worldwide searches. 

It garnered over 3.1 million Wikipedia searches, making it one of the most popular sites in the UK. 

The luxury UK rental home provider created a map of the nation according to its most iconic landmarks and in doing so, has revealed how the world sees the UK’s different regions.

Chatsworth House made the top 10 landmarks too, having the ninth highest search volume figure across the 49 counties included.

Chatsworth House in Derbyshire Dales is one of the region's stunning tourist destinations.

The majestic house is also a top filming destination where blockbusters including Pride and Prejudice (2005), The Duchess, and The Wolfman were shot.

Of course being able to spot familiar film scenes during a trip to Chatsworth isn’t the sole reason why people are intrigued by the site. 

It is a beautiful, heritage-rich property boasting artwork dating back 4,000 years, there are 25 jaw dropping rooms overlooking a 105 acre garden, and more.

The University of Oxford topped the list of most searched-for landmark in the whole of the UK, with a whopping 12,764,009 page views on Wikipedia.

Buckingham Palace came second, with the majestic royal residence garnering an impressive 11,905,138 views. 

The University of Cambridge is the second university on the prestigious list. It came third, racking up 9,163,369 views. 

More than half (53%) of the UK's most iconic landmarks are manor houses, palaces, or castles, emphasising the significant role our rich heritage plays in shaping the country's image.

More than one-eighth (12.2%) of iconic UK landmarks are natural sites, highlighting the renown of the UK outdoors and landscapes.

Here is the full list of top landmarks in the UK

1. University of Oxford

2. Buckingham Palace

3. University of Cambridge

4. Hadrian's Wall

5. Balmoral Castle

6. Giant's Causeway

7. Sandringham House

8. Highclere Castle

9. Chatsworth House

10. Hampton Court Palace

11. Edinburgh Castle

12. Snowdon

13. Canterbury Cathedral

14. Antonine Wall

15. St Michael's Mount

16. Warwick Castle

17. Forth Bridge

18. Roman Baths (Bath)

19. Castle Howard

20. Falkirk Wheel

21. Durdle Door

22. Skara Brae

23. Stirling Castle

24. Arundel Castle

25. Loch Lomond

26. Beachy Head

27. Blackpool Tower

28. Racehourse Ground

29. Conwy Castle

30. Tintern Abbey

31. Cardiff Castle

32. Lyme Park

33. Hillsborough Castle

34. Gloucester Cathedral

35. Pembroke Castle

36. Burgh Island

37. Culzean Castle

38. Scone Palace

39. Powis Castle

40. Caerlaverock Castle

41. Free Derry Corner

42. Tantallon Castle

43. Castle Campbell

44. Elgin Cathedral

45. Navan Fort

46. Castell Dinas Bran

47. Kidwelly Castle

48. Flint Castle

49. Lochleven Castle

For more information about the study including map click here.