Lusty Glaze among UK’s most Instagrammed wedding venues
Article Published: Tuesday 8th July, 2025 - 10:45am
According to a new study, Lusty Glaze ranks eighth in the country for the total number of Instagram hashtags
We’ve always known it, but now it’s official — Lusty Glaze has been named one of the top 10 most photographed wedding venues in the UK on Instagram.
According to a new study by wedding invite specialists Aura Print, Lusty Glaze ranks eighth in the country for the total number of Instagram hashtags — placing it alongside historic icons like Blenheim Palace, Hampton Court and Leeds Castle.
The research analysed hashtag data across social media to reveal the most visually stunning, share-worthy wedding venues in the UK. With over 25,000 Instagram hashtags, Lusty Glaze has firmly secured its place as one of the most photogenic and beloved locations for couples saying "I do."
Picture-perfect, naturally
Nestled on a secluded cove in Newquay, Cornwall, Lusty Glaze has long been known for its sweeping sea views, dramatic cliff backdrop and golden sands — offering couples a private beach wedding unlike anywhere else in the UK.
It's no surprise that the camera loves it just as much as couples do.
From barefoot ceremonies at sunset to candlelit beach receptions under the stars, every moment at Lusty Glaze is a photo waiting to happen — which clearly hasn’t gone unnoticed by couples or their photographers.
In good company
Here’s how Lusty Glaze stacks up against other iconic UK venues in the top 10:
| Rank | Venue | County | Instagram Hashtags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blenheim Palace | Oxfordshire | 212,000 |
| 2 | Hampton Court Palace | Surrey | 191,000 |
| 3 | Leeds Castle | Kent | 119,000 |
| 4 | Barbican Centre | London | 116,000 |
| 5 | Cliveden House | Berkshire | 30,300 |
| 6 | Hedsor House | Buckinghamshire | 29,200 |
| 7 | Peckforton Castle | Cheshire | 27,600 |
| 8 | Lusty Glaze | Cornwall | 25,200 |
| 9 | Newton Hall | Northumberland | 23,700 |
| 10 | Holkham Hall | Norfolk | 23,300 |
"A timeless favourite for couples and creatives"
Whether it’s the light, the location, or the unique intimacy of a private beach wedding, Lusty Glaze continues to attract couples and creatives alike — not just for the wedding day itself, but for the unforgettable photos it produces.
So if you’re still looking for the perfect setting to say "I do" (and to get the kind of photos you’ll want to post forever), you now have over 25,000 reasons to take a closer look at this Cornwall gem.
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