Flaxley, Gloucestershire

Flower Delivery to Flaxley with Clare Florist

Who knew that a parish with such picturesque beauty had a strong industrial past? Yes, the parish of Flaxley was big on industry back in the day. It was the site of iron furnaces, forges and water mills. In fact, one of the earliest industrial sites was Gun's Mill which, today, has been converted to a luxurious guesthouse.

So if you like holiday destinations with a hint of history and some really awesome views, you would like a trip to Flaxley. Should you want a romantic tone to your trip, give some Flaxley flowers to your date. If you can't do that, you can go for the other option: send flowers to Flaxley to where you're staying to surprise your partner.

But of course, if looking at flowers in Flaxley is what you're all about, then you don't have to look very far. All you have to do is head over to Flaxley Abbey to see their gardens. The abbey is now a private residence but summer fetes are still held on the grounds.

HISTORY

Flaxley was once the site of a Cistercian abbey. The ancient parish was formed from land given by Roger, Earl of Herford (the founder of the abbey) to several monks. The abbey was built on the spot where Roger's father was killed while out hunting.

Belonging to the Forest of Dean which was a major medieval ironworking region, Flaxley became an major industrial centre. In fact, the earliest forge recorded from the parish dates back to the 12th century.

ATTRACTIONS

Church of St Mary – built in 1856 and features contrasting red and grey Forest stone. The church has a very rich front made of Painswick stone and its interiors are lavishly decorated.

Flaxley Abbey – a 12th-century abbey that is now a private residence. Notable visitors to the abbey include King John I, King Edward III and Queen Mary of Teck (mother of King George the VI and grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II).

Flaxley School – although it closed down in 1901, it is now used as a community village hall.

Nearby Attractions

Welshbury Hill – an Iron Age hill fort that lies west of Flaxley in Welshbury Woods. It is believed that this is the site where the Dobunni, a Celtic tribe, fought their last battle against the Romans. A couple of interesting archaeological items have been unearthed here, including a Celtic electrum coin.

Welshbury Court Garden – a Dutch-style water garden where you can find canals, clipped hedges, 17th-century vegetable plots and several varieties of fruit trees.

Dean Heritage Centre – documents the social and industrial history of the area and of its residents. The centre is comprised of a museum, a millpond and waterwheel, a forester's cottage complete with garden and animals, exhibitions on art and crafts and trails on the surrounding woodland. Also available at the centre are picnic tables, barbecue hearths and an adventure playground. A gift shop selling local produce is also on site, as well as a restaurant serving home-cooked food.

When you want to brighten someone's day, one of the best ways to do so is to give them a bouquet of flowers. And when you're looking online for a florist where you can order flowers for delivery to Flaxley, you've come to the right place. We provide next-day delivery when you want to send flowers to Flaxley through us. Our floral arrangements are also perfect for any occasion be it birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day – just to name a few.

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