Lindfield, West Sussex

Flower Delivery to Lindfield with Clare Florist

There are villages that just take your breath away, and one such place can be found in West Sussex. Lindfield is a frequent recipient of the award for best-kept village in West Sussex. And why shouldn't it be? There are Lindfield flowers to admire, architectural structures to behold, and wildlife to appreciate.

History

The first appearance of Lindfield was in a Saxon charter dating to 765 AD. It was described as an “open land with lime trees.” The lands were granted by King Ealdwulf for the building of a Minster church. By the time the Domesday Book was compiled, the Archbishop of Canterbury was the one holding the lands.

In 1343, Lindfield was granted a royal charter by King Edward III for a market to be held every Thursday, as well as eight-day fairs to be held twice a year.

The town was once part of a thriving Wealden iron industry. William Levett, a county curate, extracted iron ore from the village. Later on, the Henslowe family from Lindfield itself entered into the iron milling business.

Trains arrived in 1841 with the building of the London-Brigton railway. In 1866, the Ouse Valley branch line was added.

Attractions

The lime tree-lined High Street has more than forty medieval and post-medieval timber-framed houses, as well as several individual shops. A natural spring-fed pond can be found at the bottom of the High Street, which not only has fish but is also frequented by ducks and herons. The Common lies beyond and serves as the site for village celebration and leisure activities.

An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you not only get to see pretty flowers in Lindfield but also spaces of a scenic nature. The Eastern Road Nature Reserve found off Lewes Road features diverse vegetation that supports rich wildlife. This is where you'll find birds of different varieties feeding on insects, butterflies, and autumn fruits.

The High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, an attractive landscape comprised of historic parks, small farms, and woodlands, runs through West Sussex, and the area around Lindfield is a part of it. You can use the footpaths that lead to the High Wield if you want to explore the area.

Ashdown Forest, which was established as a medieval hunting forest after the Norman Conquest, is about five miles north-east of Lindfield. It's an area that is rich in archaeological heritage, unearthing evidence of the human prehistoric past. Attractions here include the Ashdown Forest Centre, Vachery Forest Garden, and Nutley Windmill – just to name a few.

If someone you know is celebrating an anniversary or a birthday and you'd like to surprise them with a floral arrangement, you can order flowers for delivery to Lindfield through us. We are able to provide next-day delivery for special occasions, including Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. So if you ever want to send flowers to Lindfield, get in touch with us here at Clare Florist and we will make sure your intended gets their bouquet at the right time.

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