Bourton On The Water, Gloucestershire

Flower Delivery to Bourton on the Water with Clare Florist

Known for the picturesque quality of its High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water features long wide greens with the River Windrush running through them. The village also has a couple of low, arched stone bridges crossing through them, and because of this, it has earned the nickname "Little Venice" of the Cotswolds or just Venice of the Cotswolds.

Bourton-on-the-Water lies on a wide flat vale within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A small portion of this Gloucestershire village's historic core has been designated a UK Conservation Area, along with other areas along the River Windhurst. Also within the village are 17 buildings given Grade II or higher listed status by English Heritage.

The Cotswolds is always a great destination when planning a romantic trip, and given the history and sights to be seen in Bourton-on-the-Water, the village makes such an ideal place for romance.

History

Neolithic pottery was discovered in the Slaughter Bridge gravel-spread indicating the earliest evidence of human activity in Bourton-on-the-Water. Excavations at the Salmosbury Camp also show that the village was continuously habited from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age and throughout the Roman period in England.

A Christian church was established in the village by the 11th century, and a village developed along the River Windrush. Although there is evidence of such early a history, almost all the buildings in the village date back to the 17th century. And characteristic of the Cotswolds, the houses and the shops are constructed with yellow limestone.

Attractions

Whether you like visiting gardens to see some Bourton-on-the-Water flowers or are interested in other leisurely pursuits, you'll find that the village offers you what you need. That said, here's a look at what's in store for you:

• Birdland – a gorgeous park with gardens where you can see some flowers in Bourton-on-the-Water.
• Model Village – a miniature of Bourton depicting what it looked like in 1937.
• The Cotswolds Perfumery – a shop & factory that made scents for the Queen.
• Model Railway Exhibition – located on High Street and covers about 500 feet of track.
• Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection – features vintage car collections, classic cars and motorcycles, caravans, original enamel signs and other motoring curiosities. The museum is also home to Brum, the adventurous vehicle from TV.
• Dragonfly Maze – a yew maze with a pavilion in the centre. The goal is to reach the pavilion but one needs to gather clues and interpret them correctly. Doing so provides access to the pavilion where the secret of the maze is revealed.

These are just some of the few wonderful spots available to you in Bourton-on-the-Water. Should you want to explore more, why not book an accommodation? This way, if you're on a romantic trip, you can easily send flowers to Bourton-on-the-Water for your partner to surprise them and set a romantic tone. That said, you can even go beyond the village to other interesting sites, such as:

Gardens

• Hidcote Manor
• Snowshill Manor
• Bourton House
• Sezincote
• Kiftsgate Court
• Batsford Arboretum

Historic Buildings

• Chedworth Roman Villa
• Chastleton House
  

Celebrations of momentous occasions in one's life are often marked by the giving of bouquets. Should you have someone in your life have a celebration coming up, we can help you send flowers to Bourton-on-the-Water to them. Our collection of floral arrangements are perfect for any occasion, be it anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and days when you just want to say thanks. We also offer next-day delivery when your order flowers for delivery to Bourton-on-the-Water from us. So when you need a florist that can deliver in a quick and efficient manner, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

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