Ellington, Northumberland

Flower Delivery to Ellington – A Village on the Coast of Northumberland

A small village on the coast of Northumberland, Ellington is about four miles from Ashington, six miles from Morpeth and 20 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne. The  village was home to one of the last operational deep coal mines, the Ellington Colliery, which closed on 26 January 2005.

HISTORY

The lands of Ellington has had many owners over the years. In 1240, the manor of Ellington was believed to be owned by Adam de Periton which later passed to the Vescy and Welles families through marriage. By the 13th century, the Widdrington family acquired several possessions in Ellington.

Lord Widdrington relinquished the manor of Ellington together with those at Woodhorn, Creswell and Newbiggin in 1715. Adam Askew of Newcastle upon Tyne bought other lands and interests in Ellington in 1750.

A large part of Ellington was owned by the Baker-Creswells in the early years of the 19th century. It was as such until they sold their estate in 1924.

Before being known as a colliery village, Ellington was a thriving community in the mid-19th century with a school, two public houses and several businesses. The colliery, owned by Ashington Coal Company, started operations in 1911. Since then, the colliery changed the village from being rural to a prosperous one with colliery houses, shops and businesses.

ATTRACTIONS

Being on the coast of Northumberland means that you'll find rest and relaxation while visiting Ellington. And a peaceful and quiet village also suggests a great place for a romantic holiday which you can make extra special by getting flowers in Ellington to present to your date. But if you can't get Ellington flowers, you can always go online to send flowers to Ellington to your accommodation where you can surprise your partner.

Here are some of the interesting attractions, as well as activities in and around Ellington:

Plough Inn – a classic British pub with accommodation options.

Activities

Coastal Walk – also known as the Northumberland Coastal Path. This walk takes you on a journey along sweeping sands to seeing ancient castles and ruins, as well as sampling local seafood specialities. The walk starts in Ellington which will then take you to Creswell and end up in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The 64-mile journey takes about seven to eight days to complete.

Nearby Attractions

There are some lovely spots worth visiting in areas around Ellington, and here's a sample of what you can see:

Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum – situated in a 13th-century church building, this museum showcases the history and development of Northumbrian small pipes and their music.

Warkworth Castle and Hermitage – located on a hilltop above the River Coquet, this is where you can see how the powerful Percy family lived. You can also enjoy a walk up river then take a boat trip to get to the Hermitage.

A bouquet of flowers may be a simple gift but it's also a thoughtful one. When you can't be around to celebrate with friends or family, sending them a floral arrangement as a gift is a sweet gesture. And when you're looking for a place to order flowers for delivery to Ellington, why not visit our site? We are an online florist offering a range of blooms perfect for many occasions – anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and so much more. We also offer next-day delivery so make sure to place an order as early as possible so we can send flowers to Ellington just in time for the celebration.

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