Winterbourne Bassett, Wiltshire

Flower Delivery to Winterbourne Bassett with Clare Florist

Ten kilometres west of Marlborough, Winterbourne Bassett is the most northern of the three rectangular parishes that include Winterbourne Monkton and Berwick Bassett. All three lie across the valley of the upper Kennet in Wiltshire.

The name Winterbourne was inspired by the small streams located at the head of the Kennet, and is a name shared by other neighbouring settlements. In the 13th century, the suffix Bassett was appended from the lords of the manor.

A picturesque village, Winterbourne Bassett makes a lovely romantic destination. With such beautiful surroundings, you only need to bring your partner some Winterbourne Bassett flowers and you've set yourself a romantic atmosphere. Or, if you want a more dramatic flair, you can send flowers to Winterbourne Bassett at the place you're spending the holidays.

History

There is little evidence of prehistoric settlement in the area. Although there are earthworks on the western slopes of Hackpen Hill and south of Stanmore Copse and a barrows near the village. There are remains of a Neolithic monument of concentric stone circles west of the village.

The flat, well-drained lands of the parish were used mainly for arable farming in historic times.

Attractions

Set in Wiltshire, Winterbourne Bassett is a great base to explore the most beautiful parts of the English countryside. So if you're on a romantic getaway, make sure to get some flowers in Winterbourne Bassett to present to your partner – they'll love the gesture and you're setting a romantic tone to the rest of your journey.

All that said, here are some of the interesting sights in and around the village:

The White Horse – a pub serving home-cooked meals six days a week, along with a fantastic Sunday roast. The food is made from local ingredients and emphasizes seasonal meats and vegetables as well.

Nearby Attractions

Historic Site of Avebury – a Neolithic henge monument featuring three stone circles around the village of Avebury in Wiltshire. It's one of the best known prehistoric sites in Britain and has the largest stone circle in Europe.

Avebury Manor and Garden – a 16th-century manor house with a surrounding garden that is the property of the National Trust. It is privately occupied, but certain parts are open to the public.

Cotswolds – here you'll find marvellous villages lined with beautiful old mansions of honey-coloured stone. You'll also find thatched cottages, atmospheric churches, and old almshouses that still draw crowds of visitors.

Silbury Hill – the largest man-made mound in Europe. The height of the hill is roughly the same as contemporary Egyptian pyramids. It was most likely completed around 2400 BC, but there is no evidence of burials.

In case anyone you know from town is celebrating a birthday or a special occasion in their life, why not send flowers to Winterbourne Bassett to them? It's a great way to celebrate together and congratulate them even without being there. And we can help you out with that with our collection of floral arrangements fit for any occasion – birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day or days when you just want to say thanks. When you order flowers for delivery to Winterbourne Bassett from us, we promise to deliver your blooms the next day. So if you're looking to send a bouquet over to family or friends, let us be your first-choice florist!

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