Betchworth, Surrey

Flower Delivery to Betchworth with Clare Florist

With London being 19.5 miles north of Betchworth , the village has become a part of the London commuter belt, with its station and road links connected to it. The village is dominated by service sector occupations, as well as crop agriculture and services.

The centre of the Betchworth is located on the north bank of the River Mole and south of the A25 road. Among those situated within its boundaries are a rebuilt manor house, a Grade I listed church and a former line quarry. So, if you're into structures and remnants from the past, a visit to this village is a good excursion for you.

Should you want to make it a romantic trip, there are accommodation options available. Of course, don't forget to buy some Betchworth flowers to make the occasion even more romantic.

HISTORY

No Roman villas, farms or camps have been found in Betchworth, but artefacts from the Bronze Age have been found since 1944. In the Domesday Book, the village was listed as Becesworde and was held by Richard Fitz Gilbert. It lay within the Wotton hundred and when a reclassification took place in the 13th century, ownership of Betchworth Manor passed to Hamelin de Warenne, Earl of Surrey.

LANDMARKS

There are several listed buildings – 22 in fact – in Betchworth. The highest ranked for architecture, according to the Betchworth Conservation Area, is the church of St Michael, which is the only Grade I listed building.

So, if you fancy seeing such remnants from history, you could book an accommodation in town to enjoy the sights. If you're the more romantic type, make the occasion more special by getting some flowers in Betchworth to present to your date. Otherwise, you can always send flowers to Betchworth.

Here are the notable landmarks you shouldn't miss while in Betchworth:

Betchworth Castle – located in Betchworth Park, but it is in ruins. It is found a couple of miles west of Betchworth in the west of the civil parish of Brockham.

St Michael's Church – found northwest of the village green and is a Grade I listed structure. The church dates back to the early 13th century and traces of a stone Saxon church remains on the pillar of the tower's south window. The church is a good example of medieval Gothic architecture and was used in the first scene of Four Weddings and a Funeral.

Betchworth House – this is the largest building in the village and is a Grade II listed structure. The house was built in 1675 and was made with materials such as red brick, tiles and Merstham stone.

If you happen to know someone from town who is celebrating a birthday or anniversary, why not send flowers to Betchworth to them? It would surely put a smile on their faces. We can help you with that as we have a wide range of floral arrangements that would suit just any occasion. Plus, when you order flowers for delivery to Betchworth from us, we guarantee next day delivery. So, get in touch with us when you need to send special people in your lives some loving.

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