A WEDDING venue near Cirencester has been voted one of the most picturesque places to get hitched in the autumn and winter months.

Wedding experts at Aura Print - a commercial printer based in Huddersfield -scoured social media for the most popular autumn/winter wedding venues nationwide, and tallied Instagram hashtag numbers to reveal which venue stands out as the most memorable for weddings in the colder months.

Cripps Barn - which is located in Fosscross Lane, Cirencester - was placed eighth on the list with 25,200 hashtags.

Cotswold Journal: Exterior of Cripps BarnExterior of Cripps Barn (Image: Cripps Barn)

Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire took top spot with 196,000 hashtags, shortly followed by Hampton Court Palace in Surrey and Leeds Castle in Kent.

A spokesperson for Aura Print said: "Cripps Barn secures eighth place, achieving a notable 25,200 hashtags on Instagram.

"The 18th-century Cotswolds barn looks utterly magical when decked in twinkling fairy lights and candles, making it the perfect wedding venue for autumn and winter weddings as dark skies complement the decór beautifully. 

Cotswold Journal: Wedding table at Cripps BarnWedding table at Cripps Barn (Image: Cripps Barn)

"After an intimate and unconventional wedding? 

"This historic stone barn is sure to floor your guests with its unique blend of rustic charm and elegance."