Oakthorpe, Leicestershire

Flower Delivery to Oakthorpe with Clare Florist

In John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales, Oakthorpe is described as a hamlet in the Derbyshire parishes of Stretton-en-le-Field, Church-Gresley, and Measham. Today, Oakthorpe belongs to the civil parish of Oakthorpe, Donisthorpe, and Acresford in the north-west district of Leicestershire.

History

William the Conqueror gave several manors to Nigel of Stafford. Derbyshire was one of those given and Oakthorpe was included since it formed a part of that place until 1897.

Mining was the biggest activity in the village for a number of years. While it was a source of income, the mines were problematic. The sulphurous coal that lay beneath the village posed a threat of spontaneous combustion when exposed to just the right amount of air.

In the 1980s, Oakthorpe suffered from underground coal fires, resulting in houses and buildings becoming deformed or needing to be restructured. Some structures even had to be demolished because they became not fit for habitation. The mines did close down in the 1990s and measures were made to prevent future fires.

Attractions

There is a Methodist church in Oakthorpe that dates back to 1869. The village also has pubs and restaurants in case you want to pass the time or grab a bite to eat.

You'll have to travel a bit to see some Oakthorpe flowers. You can hit the trails like the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail, which has links to the Donisthorpe Woodland Park. That park was created on the site that housed a colliery. The park also features Corsican pine, oak, ash, cherry, and larch.

Apart from trying to find flowers in Oakthorpe along the trails, another form of entertainment is Conkers, which is located in the National Forest and has play areas, discovery zones, and an amphitheatre.

There are several attractions in the National Forest itself, including:

Ashby Castle – a ruined fortification built by William, Lord Hastings in the 15th century. The castle served as the seat of many generations in the Hastings family. Be rewarded with stunning views when you climb the tower.

Battlefield Line Railway – although it’s a heritage railway, it offers fun and interesting things to do. You can board the train for a five-mile journey across small farms and villages.

Twycross Zoo – features the largest collection of monkeys and apes in the world. Many of the animals in the zoo are part of Conservation Breeding Programmes to ensure survival for species that are endangered.

If you know someone from the area and would like to give them a bouquet to say thank you or to greet them on a special occasion, we can be of assistance. You can send flowers to Oakthorpe on special events such as anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, or Valentine's Day through our next-day delivery service. Just choose from the selection of floral arrangements when you order flowers for delivery to Oakthorpe and we will make sure to get it to your family or friends on time.

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