Appleby Parva, Leicestershire

Flower Delivery to Appleby Parva with Clare Florist

Appleby Parva sits on both sides of the A444 and is about a mile south-west of Appleby church. It's part of the parish of Appleby Magna. Both Appleby Parva and Appleby Magna are collectively referred to as Appleby.

If you love the simple life, you'll find this place attractive. Most especially if you enjoy treating your partner to a romantic getaway. It's close to Tamworth where there are many attractions. So, the hamlet serves as a great starting place for your adventure. You can stay at the Appleby Inn and dine there as well. When you want to make it a bit romantic, send flowers to Appleby Parva to surprise your partner with.

When you want to visit several attractions in Tamworth, you can make this little hamlet as your base as its ideally situated for the destinations worth going to in Tamworth.

HISTORY

It is believed that Appleby Parva used to be a Danish settlement while Appleby Magna, on the other hand, was largely Saxon. The hamlet used to be referred to as Overtown.

Appleby Parva is most remembered for the number of buildings that line Atherstone Road, including:

Moore Arms – also called Moores' Arms. It is now called the Appleby Inn.

Rose Cottage – a shoemaker's house.

Doctor's House – a Georgian style structure that is quite visible from many points in the village making it one of the most prized views in Appleby Parva.

The name of the village is derived from the combination of “apa” meaning water or stream and “by” meaning settlement.

In the Domesday Book, Appleby appears three times with Appleby Magna – listed as Aplebi and Apleby – and Appleby Parva – listed as Aplebrie) listed separately.

Appleby Magna is listed as partly in Derbyshire and Leicestershire while Appleby Parva is in Leicestershire. That said, both have been part of Leicestershire since 1897.

The village was under the lordship of Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby, in the Domesday Book.

There wasn't much development in the village before the Norman Invasion of 1066. However, it began to be properly developed under Lord Ferrars after 1066.

HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS

Other than the three properties listed above, another structure of interest in the village is the so-called octagonal house. It is located behind the old Anchor Inn. It remains a private house and is referred to as the “round house.”

ACCOMMODATION

Appleby Inn – a family-run country inn known for serving quality food at affordable prices. It's situated off junction 11 of the M42 and is close to attractions of historic interest such as the Bosworth Battlefield and Calke Abbey.

The inn offers newly refurbished en-suite accommodation, as well as provide the following amenities: Freeview TV, free WiFi and free parking.

Appleby Inn also has a bar and restaurant where you can order from a varied and delicious menu. Whether dining for a romantic meal or eating out as a family, you'll find a lot of selection to satisfy your cravings. If you choose the former, getting your date some flowers in Appleby Parva is a sure way to set a romantic tone.

The inn also features a spacious, private function where you can hold various events which include weddings. In case you need to decorate the place with blooms, you can always order a couple of Appleby Parva flowers for that.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Sir John Moore Heritage Centre – a historic Grade I listed building with a Victorian-themed heritage centre

Twycross Zoo – a well-known primate centre

Tamworth Castle – a Grade II listed Norman castle

Bosworth Battlefield – birthplace of the Tudor dynasty that also features a Heritage Centre

National Space Centre – located in Leicester

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