Hilborough, Norfolk

Flower Delivery to Hilborough – A Village and Civil Parish in Norfolk

Straddling the A1065 between Swaffam and Brandon, Hilborough is located about 5.5 miles from Swaffam, 25.4 miles west south-west of Norwich and 93.2 miles north north-east of London. The railway station nearest the village is located at Brandon and it's for the Breckland Line that runs between Cambridge and Norwich.

HISTORY

The village of Hilborough is listed in the Domesday Book where it is recorded as “Hildeburhwella.” William de Warenne was the main landholder and the area had three mills and five beehives.

Hugh van Cutsem bought the Hilborough Estate in the 1990s where he built a neo-Palladian mansion which was designed by Francis Johnson. The estate became one of the leading wild bird shoots in the country where it went on to win awards for works in conservation.

ATTRACTIONS

There are several great attractions located nearby. Should any of the attractions listed here be of interest to you, why not book a stay at a nearby accommodation for the weekend or a couple of days while you explore Hilborough and beyond? You can even plan something special for your date like deciding to send flowers to Hilborough to surprise them with at your accommodation.

All that said, here's a look at what you can see in and around Hilborough:

Iceni Village Nature Reserve and Museums – a reconstruction of the village occupied by Queen Boadicea and the Iceni tribe before the Romans invaded. Set in the Breckland countryside, this museum complex also features a nature trail, a 7th-century church and an Elizabethan cottage.

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens – when you can't get enough of Hilborough flowers, the gardens here will surely satisfy your curiosity. Three of the most beautiful gardens in Norfolk are found here, as well as a gorgeous meadow and stunning lakeside environments. Apart from the gardens, Pensthorpe also has nature trails, woodland walks and a great showcase of British wildlife.

Gooderstone Water Gardens – if you weren't able to take a lot of photographs of flowers in Hilborough, you'll definitely get your chance here. Here you'll find a combination of native and cultivated plants, as well as mature trees and shrubs. Covering eight acres, Gooderstone is great for strolling and bird watching.

Oxburgh Hall – a moated country house that was built around 1482 by Sir Edmund Bedingfield. Although the house is moated, it was never meant to be a fortress – just a family home. Inside, you gain insights into the Catholic history of the Bedingfield family as well as the chance to see a secret priest's hole.

You can also see needlework done by Mary, Queen of Scots, a private chapel, as well as enjoy panoramic views from the gatehouse roof. Lastly, you can also follow the trails in the gardens and woodlands.

Should someone you know be celebrating a special event, how would you like to send flowers to Hilborough to them? We can help you out with our lovely collection of floral arrangements suited for any occasion – anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and so much more. We also offer next-day delivery when you order flowers for delivery to Hilborough from us.

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