Stow Cum Quy, Cambridgeshire

Flower Delivery to Stow -Cum-Quy with Clare Florist

Belonging to the district of South Cambridgeshire, Stow-Cum-Quy is a parish situated at about five miles east of the City of Cambridge. Also referred to as Quy, this village lies between Burwell Road and Newmarket Road. Covering an area of 764 hectares, Stow-Cum-Quy is visited by tourists looking for relaxation and respite. While it only has a small population of around 500 in 2012, it has excellent places of interest.

Stow-Cum-Quy History

This picturesque village has the origin of its name from two settlements or hamlets located on the crossroads. These two places dates back to ancient Roman times where “Stow” means “high or holy place” and “Quy” means “Cow Island”. Stow, being the high land is located 50 feet above sea level and in medieval times, was referred to as “Stowe Quye”. These two places were joined as one in 1100.

This village has a long history and is said to have existed as early as the Bronze Age as evidenced by the remains discovered in the parish, a Roman villa west of Quy Hall. Despite the joining of these two Saxon settlements, there were separate manors that time and during the 13th century, it became a single ecclesiastical parish.

Village Hall

Stow-Cum-Quy is also a perfect place to get married in and is ideal for special occasions and functions. The Village Hall can accommodate up to 150 people for events like weddings, parties and business meetings. If you fancy a formal wedding reception complete with flowers in Stow-Cum-Quy, this is not a problem. This venue also has a flexible stage complete with lights, curtains and sound system.

Anglessey Abbey

A National Trust property, the Anglessey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill is a destination not to pass up when in Quy. This Jacobean-style house has a working mill and numerous gardens, including the quintessential English Rose Garden with thousands of roses, Wildflower Meadows which is also a home for butterflies and bees and The Herbaceous Border which showcases Stow-Cum Quy flowers and blooms like lupins, pyrethrums and irises.

Sky Light Garden

Apart from admiring a kaleidoscope of colors and heavy scents in the gardens, join other visitors in a relaxing experience while leaning your back on one of the twelve oak structures that encircle this garden. These structures are for watching the beautiful skies above while surrounded by hazel bushes and ornamental grasses with the Lilac bushes planted on two triangular shaped beds at the center.

Church of St. Mary’s

This has been in existence since the 12th century with its chancel and nave constructed around 1340. Apart from being one of the oldest structures in the area, this place of worship offers a venue for reflection and some quiet time.

Fenland Country Fair

For a holiday in the month of August, you can experience county life in summer and enjoy family activities. This year, it will be held on the 27th and 28th of August. Events include pigeon clay shooting, archery, cookery demonstrations and displays.

Enjoy a life in the country with your loved ones even for a few days in this lovely parish. If you have family members living here, don’t forget to send flowers to Stow-Cum-Quy when you visit. Get in touch with us, here at Clare Florist, and take advantage of our next day delivery service. We have a wide array of floral arrangements for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions.

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