Rowhedge, Essex

Flower Delivery to Rowhedge with Clare Florist

Located on the right bank of the River Colne, Rowhedge is the first settlement downstream, about four kilometres from Colchester. Famous for boat building until the 1970s, the Essex village was a favoured destination during the Victorian times.

History

Rowhedge's history is directly connected to the River Colne with maritime pursuits in the village extend way before the 19th century. A lot of the residents in the village were involved in fishing for oysters and scallops. Between the wars, lifeboats and small oil tankers were constructed and maintained in the village.

By the Second World War, construction apart from shops were carried out in Rowhedge.

Now, Rowhedge is popular for leisure sailing as well as fishing. So if you're interested in these activities, coming to the village for a holiday is a great idea. You can even make it a romantic trip by offering some Rowhedge flowers to your partner as a surprise. In case you can't get some, you can always send flowers to Rowhedge to your accommodation for a more dramatic effect.

Events

The Flower Show – where not only flowers in Rowhedge are put on display, but fruit, vegetables, crocheting and knitting are showcased as well.

Regatta – an annual occasion believed to date back to the 18th century.

Raft Race – started in 1986 where a race was held between Rowhedge and Brightlingsea.

Attractions

The Anchor Pub & Restaurant – the pub combines the best traditions of an English public house together with a relaxed, informal restaurant. Also, the pub offers great views over the River Colne.

Nearby Attractions

While you're in town, why not take time to explore nearby destinations? There are some notable attractions, and these include:

University of Essex Gallery – features contemporary art in all media.

Bourne Mill – a picturesque watermill with a working waterwheel. It's a Grade I listed structure that is rich in history. The mill is set next to a millpond and a babbling stream. The grounds feature a pond, wetlands and woods where one can find a range of wildlife which include birds, bats, bugs, beetles and waterfowls.

Beth Chatto Gardens – began in 1860, the place is an informal collection of ecological gardens created by Beth Chatto, a plantswoman, from the gravel soil and bogs of the disused fruit farm that belonged to her husband, Andrew Chatto.

Colchester Castle Museum – features a collection that includes a Roman bronze statue of Mercury, the Colchester Vase and the Colchester Sphinx.

St John's Abbey Gate – the lone survivor of the wealthy Benedictine abbey of St John.

Should someone you know be celebrating a special occasion and you couldn't be there to celebrate with them, why not order flowers for delivery to Rowhedge instead? We can help you out with that with our next-day delivery service. We have a large collection of floral arrangements which you can choose from when you want to send flowers to Rowhedge. Be it anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day or occasions where you just want to put a smile on someone's face, we've got blooms in stock for you. So, don't hesitate to get in touch with us when you want to send some bouquets to special people in your life.

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