Woodford

Flower Delivery to Woodford by Clare Florist

Thanks to its proximity to the Epping Forest (an area of ancient woodland), Woodford has always been an affluent, suburban town. It is characterised by large, semi-detached 1930s homes which mostly have gardens. All in all, this makes Woodford a leafy and quiet area.

Woodford occupies the northwestern part of the London Borough of Redbridge, which is known for its award-winning parks and open spaces. Those who love seeing Woodford flowers or any other element related to nature will love coming to this place. Not only that, the borough is also known for its very good transport links and thriving shopping areas.

Woodford is located 9.5 miles northeast of Charing Cross. It features numerous pubs and restaurants, especially in South Woodford. Although it has the feel of being far away from the city, it is actually well connected to it thanks to the Central Line. Being detached from the hustle and bustle of the city is one of the reasons people like to live here.

Despite the wealth of the area, the prices of homes in Woodford are not that expensive, especially when compared with other districts. This makes it a popular choice for first-time buyers.

History

The history of Woodford can be traced back to a medieval settlement that was developed around the ford. Woodford was never a single village, but a collection of hamlets. Owing to its closeness to the Epping Forest, where the Royals traditionally hunted, it has become attractive to those living in London since the 15th century. This was the time when wealthy people from London started building mansions on the area.

Thanks to the suburban growth in London at the turn of the 20th century, Woodford also significantly increased its population. It became a municipal borough – along with neighbouring Wanstead – in 1937. It has formed part of Greater London since 1965.

Places of Interest

Given that most residences have gardens, it wouldn't be a surprise to see flowers in Woodford as you pass some of the neighbourhoods in the suburb. Other than being close to nature, here are other places of interest in Woodford:

Hurst House – An example of a typical 19th century home in Woodford. It is also known as “The Naked Beauty” and stands on Salway Hill in Woodford High Road.

Given that Woodford exudes a feeling of being close to nature, it makes for a nice place for a romantic getaway. You can send flowers to Woodford to surprise your date then treat them to a meal then out for a walk in any of the parks and open spaces nearby. With that said, here are some of these located close by:

Hainault Forest Counry Park – Features 300 acres of countryside that includes play areas, a cafe, and a petting zoo.

Roding Valley Park – A wildlife sanctuary with a large collection of flora, fauna, and woodland areas to explore.

Fairlop Waters Country Park – Offers lots of water-based activities.

Valentines Park – Sits next to Valentines Mansion and features ornamental gardens, bowling green, and an outdoor gym.

Claybury Woods and Park – A conservation are that has an ancient area of oak and hornbeam woodland, meadows, and wildlife ponds.

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