Send flowers to Cookstown, County Tyrone

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Cookstown, in mid-Ulster, is one of the largest towns in County Tyrone. To the west there are the stunning Sperrin Mountains, whilst to the east you can see the tranquil beauty of Lough Neagh, the United Kingdom's largest freshwater lake. With such breathtaking surroundings, nature lovers are truly spoilt. Clare Florist is pleased to take inspiration from such spectacular natural wonders, offering next day flower delivery to Cookstown, whatever the occasion.

The significance of nature to the region is reflected in the names of many of the local town lands, whose etymology can be loosely translated from the ancient language. These include Coolnahavil, meaning "corner of the orchard"; Gortalowry, meaning "field of the elm place"; and Sullenboy, translated as "yellow willows".

Flowers and gardening have long held an important place in the hearts of Cookstown's residents, with seed production being one of the town's main industries throughout the 18th century. When Dr Alan Cooke ?an English lawyer- founded the settlement in 1620, he built ten houses in what is now known as the Old town. He stipulated that all of these were to maintain front gardens, a tradition that still stands today.

Cookstown is also home to some truly special historical places of interest. Lissan House, on the outskirts of the town, is renowned for its unusual oak staircase, with flights of steps added at every imaginable angle. The Lissan House Garden Festival, held in May 2012, gave visitors an opportunity to see the fabulous walled garden and celebrate all things horticultural.

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The nearby Drum Manor Forest was originally a demesne or swathe of land tied to a manor house. Now turned into a forest park, it is one of Cookstown's finest tourist delights, featuring Japanese gardens, shrub and butterfly gardens, woodland, ponds and an arboretum.

In addition to the beautiful countryside surrounding the town, the area has several other popular attractions, including the spectacular Killymoon Castle and the enchanting Beaghmore stone circles.