St Nicholas, Vale Of Glamorgan

Flower Delivery to Vale of Glamorgan: The Most Southerly Point in Wales

About 18 miles away from Cardiff is a place called the largely rural county called the Vale of Glamorgan, or simply The Vale. Nestled on the coast between Cardiff and Bridgend, The Vale boasts of around 33 miles of coastline which makes the place a must-visit destination for water lovers. A number of villages and hamlets comprise the county with the largest town being Barry. Other large towns in the county include Cowbridge, Dinas Powys, Llantwit Major, and Penarth.

History

The De Costentin family – one of the first Normal invaders of Wales – came to this area of Wales in the 12th century from the Cotentin peninsular in the north of France. They constructed a fortified manor house in the village of Cosmeston, located near what is now Penarth. The village they lived in grew around that house.
To the west is the hamlet of Clemenstone, a former seat of many high sheriffs of Glamorganshire, including one John Curre who occupied the estate in 1712. Lady Sale, wife of Sir Robert Sale, spent years of her life on the Clemenstone Estate.

The Vale of Glamorgan became part of South Glamorgan in 1974 following the Local Government Act 1972. This caused a number of problems due to conflicting interests and it eventually became a county borough in April 1996.

Attractions

There are several places of interest in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Dyffryn Gardens is one of the best places to see some Vale of Glamorgan flowers. Not only are the gardens the only attraction, there’s a mansion to explore and an arboretum to stroll around in. More flowers in Vale of Glamorgan can be found at The Knap Gardens in Barry which features a harp-shaped lake.

The largest town, Barry, is not only rich in maritime history but has a number of shopping centres and beautiful parks as well. The famous Barry Island resort is also part of the town.

Heading to Cowbridge and Rural Vale gives you a glimpse of the fashionable side of The Vale. You’ll find a number of sophisticated shops in Cowbridge as well as a food festival held around May. You can find great views of the town from St Quentin’s Castle, which you can reach by going on the Iolo Morganwg Heritage Walk.

A stroll through medieval streets with glimpses of stone buildings can be experienced in Llantwit Major. It’s one of the best places in The Vale to go to when seeking historical sites. Among those you’ll find in the town are Iron Age hill forts, Tudor buildings, a Roman villa, and a medieval grange. Also, the imposing 11th-century church built by St Iltud is also found here.

A visit to the seaside town of Penarth takes you to a place with fine public buildings and ornate houses built by the town’s Victorian and Edwardian founders. For breathtaking scenery, a trip to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast is a must.

We are able to provide next-day delivery services when you order flowers for delivery to Vale of Glamorgan from us. We have a range of blooms perfect for occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day, and Valentine’s Day. Simply choose from our collection when you want to send flowers to Vale of Glamorgan and we will make sure it gets to the intended recipient.

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