Ottery St Mary, Devon

Flower Delivery to Ottery St Mary in Devon

The town and parish of Ottery St Mary or Ottery, East Devon, is situated on the River Otter and approximately 16 kilometres from the eastern side of Exeter. It includes the villages of Metcombe, Fairmille, Tipton St John, West Hill and Wiggaton. The name of the town was derived from the River Otter while the name “St Mary” was added in connection to the St Mary Church in Rouen.

Ottery has a long history that dates back to 1086 which makes it a significant town to explore in the district of Devon. Apart from its notable buildings, there are also festivals celebrated each year for locals and tourists to take part in. So, if someone has invited you for a holiday in this beautiful town, give it a go. But do not forget to send flowers to Ottery St Mary to show your hosts how delighted you are for the invitation.

Apart from the Otter Nurseries Garden Centre which is one of the largest in the UK with more than 100 acres of plants and Ottery St Mary flowers, there are landmarks and festivals to explore and experience.

Attractions in Ottery St Mary

Beaumont House

The house where diplomat, Sir Enest Satow, lived during his retirement, from 1906 to 1929, this structure still exists today.

St Mary’s Church

This 163-foot long structure with towers reaching up to 71 feet is one of the notable landmarks in town. It was also considered a miniature Exeter Cathedral, with a cruciform plan. It has been in existence since the 1200s and it known for its beautiful painted ceiling and the interesting aisle with fan vaulting and built in the early 16th century. Inside the bell tower is one of the oldest mechanical clocks in the UK while other features of the church include a sedilia, an altar screen, tombs of Otho de Grandisson and wife and a stone plaque made for poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Tumbling Weir

One of the magnificent sights to see in town, this circular, 18th-century structure of cast iron was constructed that leads the water from a man-made stream to the River Otter. It has a unique design and was built to boon the wool industry that time.

Traditional Festivals    

Pixie Day

Celebrated in the month of June, this old tradition is held to commemorate the driving out of pixies from the town and to the caves. The story of the pixies being banished started centuries ago, during the early Christian times. According to the legend, when the St Mary Church was built, the pixies cast a spell on the monks. Thus, what happened during that day is re-enacted each year.

Tar Barrels

This is an old tradition that has been observed for hundreds of years. Here, barrels on fire are carried on the heads of men, women and children as they parade on the streets. Its history can be traced back to the gun powder plot in 1605 and is held every 5th day of November.

Apart from the plants and flowers in Ottery St Mary, there are still other places to explore in this historical town. Give yourself more time to discover the place and just order flowers for delivery to Ottery St Mary from us, online. We have a wide range of floral arrangements for occasions like anniversaries and we can also help you express gratitude to your hosts, with flowers delivered to their doorstep the next-day.

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