Stourton, Staffordshire

Flower Delivery to Stourton – A Hamlet in Staffordshire, England

Just a few miles north-west of Stourbridge, Stourton lies on the Stourport Ring, a navigable waterway that is popular with narrowboat holidaymakers. The hamlet is located on either side of the A458 road and at the junction of the A449 which is between Wolverhampton and Kidderminster.  

HISTORY

Stour's name originally relates to the area located to the west of the River Stour (Stourton lies on the river). However, the name is now applied to include the area located to the eastern and southern portions of the river. Those areas used to belong to the township of Halfcot.

ATTRACTIONS

Stourton has a collection of interesting attractions should you want to spend a few hours or days here. And if you want to make it a romantic event, don't forget to present your date with Stourton flowers. But if you can't get flowers in Stourton, don't worry because you can always go online to send flowers to Stourton.

That said, here's a look at what you can find in Stourton:

Stourton Castle – believed to be a medieval hunting lodge dating back to the reign of King William II. It was only called a castle in 1122. The place features extensive grounds and features a knot garden and walks. However, it is not open to the public.

Stourton Junction – a historically important junction on the West Midlands canal network. It's the point where the Stourbridge Canal ends as it descends to combine with the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. It was long disused but was restored in the 1970s.

Stewponey – where a public house bearing the same name used to stand. The pub was demolished in 2001 to make way for public housing but it still retains the name Stewponey.

Nearby Attractions

Why not take some time to explore what the surrounding areas of Stourton have to offer? There are quite a few interesting sights to visit as well. Here's a few of them:

Red House Cone – measuring 90 feet, this conical brick structure was used for the production of glass. This is the best preserved of the four similar structures in the UK. Currently, it's being used as a museum by the Dudley Council. Here, you'll find craft shops, a glass blowing demonstration, a cafe shop and temporary exhibits.

Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses – a high sandstone ridge and hillfort that overlooks red sandstone rock houses.

Himley Hall & Park – an 18th-century manor house and gardens whre large public events are held.

Do you have friends or family living in Stourton? Would you like to surprise them with a floral bouquet on special occasions or even spontaneously? Whichever the case, we can help you send flowers to Stourton to them. We stock a variety of blooms perfect for just about any occasion – anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and so much more. To avail of our next-day delivery service, make sure to order flowers for delivery to Stourton ahead of time so we can deliver them on schedule as well.

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