Netherseal, Derbyshire

Flower Delivery to Netherseal – A Village in South Derbyshire

Together with Lullington, a neighbouring village, Netherseal comprises the southernmost part of the country of Derbyshire. Less than two miles from Leicestershire, the village is located close to the A444 and the M42 motorway.

History

Netherseal is described by John Bartholomew in the Gazetteer of the British Isles as: “5½ miles SW of Ashby de la Zouch; P.O.; in vicinity are the seats of Netherseal Hall and Netherseal Old Hall.”

Netherseal was once part of the district of Seal which was comprised of a few settlements, a lot of which form Netherseal and Overseal today. The name Seal suggests that the area was once heavily forested while Nether refers to lower while Over means upper. The village was listed in the Domesday Book as a wooded area located on the edge of Ashby Woulds, as well as the trading routes Walton Way and Salt Way which ran through the Parish.

A former thriving mining community, Netherseal is now a picturesque village with several listed buildings.

Attractions

Lovers of buildings with historic or architectural interest will love a visit to Netherseal. In fact, a visit can be treated as a romantic trip where you can surprise your date with some Netherseal flowers. Don't worry if you weren't able to secure any flowers in Netherseal as you can always order them online – give us a call and we'll send flowers to Netherseal for you!

That said, Netherseal is a conservation area featuring a lot of listed buildings, including 17th-century almshouses. The village once featured a Tudor Hall which was occupied by the Gresley family but was demolished in 1933. Another attraction in the village is St Peter's Church which was built in the 19th century but stands on the site of a building constructed in the 13th century.

Sir Nigel Gresley, an engineer who designed The Mallard (a locomotive that set the world speed record when it achieved 126 mph in 1938) is buried in the Netherseal cemetery. Several train enthusiasts visits the engineer's resting place making it an attraction in the area.

Nearby Attractions

There are some interesting attractions located close to Netherseal, and these include:

Sir John Moore Heritage Centre – created in the original dormitories located on the second floor, the centre recreates the life in the Sir John Moore School during Victorian times. The centre includes the village boys; classroom, Headmaster's study, dormitory and clock room.

Ashby de la Zouch Castle – with beginnings as a manor house in the 12th century, the structure reached castle status in the 15th century. You can head up the tower and see great views, plus the underground passage from the kitchen to the tower is worth exploring as well.

If you know someone from Netherseal and would like to give them a bouquet of flowers on special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day or Valentine's Day, you can order flowers for delivery to Netherseal from us. We stock a variety of floral arrangements perfect for any occasion and we can provide next-day delivery as well. So if you want to send flowers to Netherseal on special occasions, make sure to place those orders at the earliest possible time.

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