Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex

Flower Delivery to Hurstpierpoint – A Small, Charming Village in West Sussex

Together with Sayers Common, Hurstpierpoint forms one of the Mid Sussex civil parishes in West Sussex. The village is located four miles south-west of Burgess Hill and is 1.5 miles away from the nearest railway station at Hassocks where Brighton and London are 10 minutes and an hour away, respectively. There are buses available for Haywards Heath, Brighton and Crawley as well.

HISTORY

The name Hurstpierpoint is derived from “Hurst” which is an Old English name for a wood and “Pierpont” after the de Pierpont family who came with William the Conqueror in 1066. Hurstpierpoint is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Throughout the centuries, several variations of the village's name has been recorded: Herst (11th century), Herstperpunt (14th century) and Perpondesherst (15th century).

Today, the village is mostly one long street featuring buildings that are from the 18th century or later.

ATTRACTIONS

If you like Georgian houses, you will be spoilt for choice here in Hurstpierpoint. As you walk along main street, you'll find some really good examples of houses done in the Georgian style. You can even make the trip a romantic one and make it extra special when you get Hurstpierpoint flowers for your date. In case you couldn't get flowers in Hurstpierpoint, you can always go online to send flowers to Hurstpierpoint through us!

But apart from Georgian houses, there are other points of interest in Hurstpierpoint like the church which was designed by Sir Charles Barry, the same architect who drew plans for the Houses of Parliament.

Here are other attractions in and around Hurstpierpoint:

St Lawrence Fair – held every July. It takes place on the first Saturday of July and is an occasion where floats parade about through the street. Popular events during the fair are the family run and tug-o-war.

Hurstpierpoint FC – footbal club that plays in the Sussex County League Division 3.

Nearby Attractions

Danny Park – home to the Hurstpierpoint family for centuries. It's a grand Elizabethan house that was built by George Goring. The house has a bit of history as well as it was where the outline terms of the Armistice Agreement was drawn up at the end of the First World War. Today, the house has been converted into apartments and is open to the public on occasionally.

Hurstpierpoint Museum – features displays with a local connection.

Devil's Dyke – a place famous for stunning panoramic views but also offers a range of activities that include walking, cycling, hang gliding, kite flying and so much more.

When you have friends and family in Hurstpierpoint but can't be with them to celebrate special occasions, why not send them a floral bouquet as a gift? It might not replace you being there, but at least it shows you're thinking of them. We can help you send flowers to Hurstpierpoint through our next-day delivery service. We also have a range of floral arrangements perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and so much more that you can choose from. So when you want to order flowers for delivery to Hurstpierpoint, look no further than us.

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