Beeston, Norfolk

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Located three miles north of the A47, Beeston is a small village located in Norfolk. It is situated between Swaffham and Dereham. To differentiate itself from three other villages in Norfolk called Beeston, the town is also known as Beeston All Saints or Beeston-next-Mileham.

HISTORY

During the 19th century, Beeston was home to many businesses and tradesmen who dabbled in shoe-making and baking. There were blacksmiths and wheelwrights as well. The town was also home to four public houses namely The Bell Inn, The Holkham Arms, The Ploughshre and an unnamed establishment which was listed in 1836.

A lot of changes occurred in town following the Second World War. The American Airforce took over a large portion of the village because they were stationed in the nearby Wendling Airbase. They built a number of structures to house the airmen and these buildings were used to house local families after the war.

The village of Beeston is a thriving one and has its own school and public house. Unfortunately, the shop in town closed down in 2009.

THINGS TO DO

The Ploughshare – the pub was re-established as the focal point of the village. Here, traditional ales – including those from the local Beeston Brewery are served – as well as wine and great food. A variety of events such as Burns Night, St George's Day, St Patrick's Day and Clay Pigeon Shooting are supported by the pub.

IN NEARBY BEESTON

There are several attractions located close to the village should you want to see some Beeston flowers or go an adventure. Here are a few of them:

Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate – features a complete surviving Norman planned settlement which includes a castle, town, parish church and an associated monastery. The entire complex is the work of the Warennes who were a great Norman baronial family during the 11th and 12th centuries.

Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum – the oldest domestic building located in the market town of Dereham. Here, you will find local archaeology and history displays. There are also dolls and toys for the children.

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens – great for trips with a loved one or the entire family. Pensthorpe is located in the Norfolk countryside and is set in the very beautiful Wensum Valley. If you can't get enough of flowers in Beeston, then you will surely delight in the beautiful gardens of this reserve. Plus, you get to see a dazzling array of wildlife.

Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve – features wet woodland, hazel coppice, reed and sedge beds, open water and wet meadow. It's also home to different species and is a great site for bird watching or going for a leisurely walk.

The reserve also features a picnic site should you opt for a romantic getaway to this place. Of course, it's always best to present your date with some blooms to get things started the right way. If you can't buy any blooms nearby, you can always send flowers to Beeston.

Swaffham Museum – housed in a Grade II-listed townhouse on Swaffham's Georgian Market Place. This museum has grand rooms featuring rich collections, as well as 21st century displays. You can also find out how Howard Carter, who is from Swaffham, discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen.

Do you know of someone living in Beeston who is celebrating their birthday or a momentous occasion in their life? Do you want to send flowers to Beeston to congratulate them on another milestone they've achieved? We have a wide variety of blooms that are just perfect for the occasion, whether it be a birthday or a graduation. So, give us a call to order flowers for delivery to Beeston.

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