Orchard Portman, Somerset

Flower Delivery to Orchard Portman – A Village and Civil Parish in Somerset, England

Located two miles south of Taunton, the village of Orchard Portman is the location of the Taunton Racecourse, a site used for thoroughbred horse racing. The village is situated in the district of Taunton Deane and has a population of over 100 as of 2014.

The hamlet of Thurlbear is part of the civil parish of Orchard Portman. In addition, the Thurlbear Wood and Quarrylands Site of Special Scientific Interest, which is located nearby, is also a part of the parish.

Walking is also a great activity in the village, one such walk is the Circular Walk that starts from Thurlbear to Orchard Portman and offers great views across the Vale of Taunton and the surrounding hills.

Lovers of nature will enjoy what Orchard Portman has to offer. And if you want to take a date here, don't forget to get some Orchard Portman flowers to present to them during a meal or any other activity you wish. But if you can't get any flowers in Orchard Portman, you can send flowers to Orchard Portman by going online and selecting a floral arrangement perfect for the occasion.

HISTORY

Orchard Portman was given to the minster church of Taunton in 854 by King Æthelwulf of Wessex. At that time, the estate was known as Orceard.

Before being part of the civil parish of Orchard Portman, Thurlbear was part of the North Curry Hundred, one of the 40 historical Hundreds in Somerset before the Norman Conquest. The village of Orchard Portman, on the other hand, was part of the Taunton Deane Hundred.

The manor passed to Elfric de Orchard in 1135. Christina de Orchard, one of his descendants, married Walter Portman. As such, the second part of the village's name is derived from the Portman family. The Portman family includes prominent member Sir William Portman, Chief Justice of the King's Bench and lord of the manor.

In 1944, the estate was sold to the Crown Commissioners.

ATTRACTIONS

Whether you travel in Orchard Portman or in nearby areas, you'll definitely find some interesting sites to see and things to do. Here's a look at them:

Church of St Thomas – located in Thurlbear. This church has the heaviest complete set of four church bells in the world.

Activities

Circular Walk – a country walk stretching from Thurlbear to Orchard Portman. Participating in this walk allows you to see stunning views across the Vale of Taunton and to marvel at its surrounding hills. This walk also features a lot of trees and covers a distance of 4.5 miles.

Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone close to you? Is it for a birthday or another special occasion? Whichever the case, a bouquet of flowers usually does the trick. They may be simple but they bring so much joy to whoever receives them. And when you want to order flowers for delivery to Orchard Portman, look no further than our website. We are an online florist offering a range of floral arrangements suited for anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and so much more. You can also place your orders ahead of time so we can send flowers to Orchard Portman to your recipient at the earliest possible time through our next-day delivery service.

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