Newton St Petrock, Devon

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Occupying about 1,500 acres, Newton St Petrock is located in the Torridge District of Devon, England. An ancient oak serves as a popular landmark in the area. Newton St Petrock is contiguous with the parishes of Abbots Bickington, Bulkworthy, Shebbar and Milton Damerel.

A number of businesses are in place in the parish, including holiday cottages. Whether you'd like to explore the area or take a date for a romantic getaway, you can book one of the accommodation options in the area. If opting for the latter, don't forget to get some flowers in Newton St Petrock to present to your date. The gesture will surprise them, but at the same time set a romantic tone. If you can't get blooms, try to send flowers to Newton St Petrock instead.

HISTORY

In the 10th century, King Athelstan granted the lands of “Niwatun” to the priests of St Petroc's minister at Bodmin. The boundaries of Niwatun in those days remain exactly the same to this day save for the expansion to include part of what was called Cleave during the Middle Ages. to the ecclesiastical and civil parish on the north side and what was once a part of the Frithelstock parish in the 19th century.

Newton St Petrock was the home of the first female physician in England, Prudence Abbott Potter, in the late 17th century. Also, 19th-century rector John Lempriere wrote a Classical Dictionary which was used for generations in schools in the English-speaking world.

ATTRACTIONS

There are quite a few lovely destinations located nearby Newton St Petrock. After all, why not explore these places when your location is at a close proximity? It will add some highlights to your holiday too!

That said, here's what you can expect:

Dunsland – a great destination for a walk or picnic. Set in an ancient parkland, Dunsland is abundant with wildlife and has more than 900 years of history to soak in. If you can't get enough of Newton St Petrock flowers, you'll find an assortment here including bluebells and primroses. Dunsland is also home to various kinds of trees, including centuries old sweet chestnuts and old fruit trees.

RHS Garden Rosemoor – surrounded by woodland, Rosemoor features different types of gardens including a woodland garden featuring ornamental woodland trees and shrubs; a fruit and vegetable garden featuring a range of produce; and a hot garden which is best viewed in the summer when the perennials are in full bloom.

Barometer World Museum – the world's only barometer museum which of course, makes, sells and restores barometers of all kinds. There's also a display of different kinds of barometers and weather instruments.

Bideford Bay and Hartland – features miles of unspoilt coastline and served as inspiration for Rudyard Kipling. Unspoilt cliffs, bays and waterfalls with woodland valleys are what you'll expect from this area. You can also head to the Peppercombe Valley which is home to a range of wildlife.

Should anyone you know in town be celebrating a birthday or a special moment in their life, why not send flowers to Newton St Petrock to greet them or celebrate with them? We can help you out with the blooms as we have a large selection of floral arrangements suited for just about any occasion. Also, when you order flowers for delivery to Newton St Petrock from us, we guarantee next-day delivery.

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