Castle Howard in top five UK visitor attractions

North Yorkshire's Castle Howard has made it into the top 5 of the 'Attractions Trend Index' released by travel site Tripadvisor.

They've revealing the top 10 UK attractions that have seen the greatest increase in traveller interest this Autumn, based on year-over-year search activity on TripAdvisor.

1Compton Acres, Poole, Dorset

Compton Acres consists of 10 acres of ornamental gardens. There are five main themed gardens to explore: Italian, Wooded Valley, Rock and Water, Heather and Japanese.

2Castle Howard, York, North Yorkshire

Castle Howard is a stately home located 15 miles north of York. The residence has been the home of the Carlisle branch of the Howard family for more than 300 years. Castle Howard has recently starred as Kensington Palace in ITV's new drama, Victoria.

3Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill, Castleton, Derbyshire

Located in the Peak District, Mam Tor and Losehill are arguably the area’s most famous hills. Visitors to the site should head over Mam Tor then follow the crest of the Great Ridge until its end at Losehill. This walk offers vast panoramic views into the heart of the Peak District, stretching north over the Edale Valley to Kinder Scout and the Derwent Moors.

4Cardiff Bay, Cardiff

Cardiff Bay is a picturesque wharf lined with shops, boutiques and cafes in Cardiff. Visitors can tour the bay by bus, boat, or on foot.

5Tower Bridge, London

One of the most famous bridges in the world, Tower Bridge was built 120 years ago to ease road traffic while maintaining river access to the busy London docks.

6Southend Pier, Southend, Essex

Southend Pier is the longest pleasure pier in the world at 1.341 miles long. Visitors to Southend Pier can enjoy fantastic 360 degree views and check out some of the events that take place year-round from live music to puppetry.

7Heaton Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Heaton Park covers 600 acres and visitors can enjoy its boating lakes, see beekeeping demonstrations, see a variety of animals in the animal centre and take a ride on a tram.

8Tate Modern, London

The Tate Modern is Britain’s national gallery of international modern and contemporary art.

9Chinatown, London

Chinatown is an area within Soho in London that has a large concentration of Chinese people and businesses.

10Dean Village, Edinburgh

Dean Village dates back to the early 1100s and was once known as the Water of Leith Village. The village was a successful water milling area for 800 years.