Christon Bank, Northumberland

Flower Delivery to Northumberland with Clare Florist

Bordering Cumbria to the west, County Durham to the south and Scotland to the north, Northumberland is the northernmost county of England. It is situated in North East England where its east is the North Sea coastline covering 64 miles.

There's lots of fun to be had here in Northumberland, whether you seek the outdoors or want a bit of history. Its outstanding gardens will leave you mesmerised with its collection of Northumberland flowers. That, and on occasion there will be flowers in Northumberland put on for show.

Whether you love castles or the beach, adventure awaits for you at Northumberland.

HISTORY

Due to its location on the Anglo-Scottish border, many battles were fought on the soil of Northumberland. It was once part of the Roman Empire and features more castles than any other county in England – Alnwick, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh, Newcastle and Warkworth.

Present-day Northumberland was once the core of the Anglian kingdom of Bernicia, which together with Deira  formed the kingdom of Northumbria in the 7th century.

Northumberland is also called the “cradle of Christianity” in England as it was here where Christianity flourished – on the tidal island of Lindisfarne on the north of Bamburgh or also known as Holy Island.

The county is also known in history for several uprisings against the government, one example being the Rising of the North (1569-1570) against Elizabeth I of England. The Percy family, who were Earls of Northumberland, usually led the revolts.

The Earls of Northumberland wielded much power in English affairs as they are tasked with protecting England against Scottish invasion.

The industrial revolution saw Northumberland be a major contributor thanks to the many coal mines operating in the county. Other important industries were shipbuilding and armaments before de-industrialisation in the 1980s.

Northumberland still largely remains rural to this day. It's also the least-densely populated county in England. But thanks to its scenic beauty and historical significance, the county has experienced quite a considerable growth in tourism.

PARKS & GARDENS

Alnwick Gardens – adjacent to Alnwick Castle, the gardens is a great place to spend with the entire family. Here, you'll see lots of Northumberland flowers grouped creatively. Plus, there's the Ornamental Garden which features hydrangea, tree peonies, ornamental trees, roses, delphiniums and so much more. The Poison Garden is an intriguing attraction where you get to learn about deadly plants. Then there's the Serpent Garden which features a different water sculpture in each coil of the topiary serpent.

Howick Gardens and Arboretum – hailed by BBC Gardener's World as one of the top five coastal gardens in England, the gardens at Howick are designed for the garden enthusiast. The grounds feature a wide variety of plants with each season offering something of wonder. Watch as daffodils cover the ground from late March to April and see rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias bloom from April to May. You'll also get to enjoy the Bog Garden which features unusual herbaceous material from June to September while autumn colour will be the highlight from September to mid-November.

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens – features a 19th-century home and a Grade I Registered heritage garden packed with a range of shrubs and flowers changing through the seasons.

Be it rainy or sunny, you'll surely find lots of activities fit for the weather here in Northumberland. A few days may not be enough to truly enjoy the wonders of the county. With such beautiful scenery, Northumberland makes quite the romantic destination and if this is the path you choose, make sure to send flowers to Northumberland so you can surprise your date.

Be it Mother's Day or Valentine's Day, if you want to send someone you know here a bouquet, you can order flowers for delivery to Northumberland with us. We have a large collection of blooms that fit well with any occasion. Plus, when you send flowers to Northumberland through us, we promise to deliver them the very next day!

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