Flowton, Suffolk

Flower Delivery to Flowton with Clare Florist

Located south-west of Ipswich, Flowton is a small village where activity revolves around the church – coffee mornings, village events and of course, church services. The village is mostly rural farmland with a scattering of farm houses and a couple of new builds situated near the church.

From the 13th and 14th of June 2015, a wonderful display of Flowton flowers was showcased during the Flowton Open Gardens and Flower Festival. It was an event where visitors got to see a variety of flowers in Flowton thanks to several gardens (Riverdale, Bush Farm, Flowton Hall, Grove Cottage and Tanga Lodge, just to name a few) opening up for the public. The next flower event will be held in 2019 and you can check the official site for details and updates if you're interested.

HISTORY

Flowton derives its name from Flocctun, which means a flock of sheep or a sheep farm. The parish church, St Mary's, was built in the 13th century and today, it is a hub of activity, particularly fundraising events to support the village and the population.

The Flowton Priory was built in the village in 1525 and remained there for 400 years. It was moved to Harpenden, Hertfordshire brick by brick in 1928 because its owner had it deconstructed and reassembled. David Pinkey, a racing driver, bought the priory in 1994.

Between 1500 and 1700, the main jobs held in Flowton were yeomen and husbandmen. Agriculture became the primary focus in the early 1800s with a little concentration in retail trade.

ATTRACTIONS

St Mary's Church – a Grade I listed building built in the 13th century. There is a Church Stall selling goods and plants and second-hand books are available as well.

Nearby Attractions

Flowton is located quite close to Ipswich and there are some wonderful sights you can see there. And there are other interesting attractions located in nearby towns as well. In fact, if you want to explore some of these lovely places, why not book an accommodation nearby? If you plan on bringing a date, you can even surprise them when you send flowers to Flowton which will put a smile on their face.

That said, here's a look at some nearby attractions:

Basement Gallery – an art gallery located in Ipswich.

Town Hall Galleries – located in the heart of Ipswich and in a building with historic value. The venue is dedicated to visual arts and features varied and changing exhibitions. It also hosts community and heritage projects. Works by local artists are also featured.

Christchurch Mansion – a Tudor mansion with more than 500 years of history. Here, you can explore various period rooms from the Tudor kitchen to the Georgian saloon to the Victorian wing and so much more. Art collection from Suffolk artists such as Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable are also on display.

There is a cafe in case you want a drink or grab a bite to eat. The Wolsey Art Gallery is also part of the mansion and it features the works of John Constable.

A special occasion can be made more special with some flowers. Be it a birthday or a job promotion, the recipient always appreciates the gesture of being handed a bouquet. And if you're looking online for florists that can provide you with a range of choices, look no further than us. We can provide you with next-day delivery service when you send flowers to Flowton from us. So if what you want is an array of choices when it comes to floral arrangements as well as a speedy delivery, order flowers for delivery to Flowton from us!

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