Send flowers to Houghton On The Hill, Leicestershire

Flower Delivery to Houghton on the Hill with Clare Florist

Located in the East Midlands region of England, Houghton on the Hill is the birthplace of famed landscape artist John Glover and is also home to creative designer Baron Ashlington. The village of Houghton on the Hill belongs to the county of Leicestershire and briefly made the national news headline in December 2007 when it was called “the village of the scammed” after many fraudulent credit card charges in the Far East were linked to the JET filing station.

History

Houghton on the Hill was recorded in the Domesday Book. The Thompson family owned the manor of Haughton for several years until George Anthony Legh Keck bought it in 1805. The manor then later passed to the Lilford family and remained with them until 1913 when it was sold.

Attractions

There are a few interesting attractions within Houghton on the Hill, as well as nearby. Whether you like history or having fun, there's something for you here in the village. Of course, you can always treat the trip as a romantic holiday as well. With some Houghton on the Hill flowers and a lovely meal, you've got yourself a simple yet touching celebration. But if you weren't able to get flowers in Houghton on the Hill, we can be of assistance. You just have to order a bouquet online through our site and we will gladly send flowers to Houghton on the Hill to you.

Now that you know that, here are some of the attractions you'll find in the area:

·    Churches – two churches are located on Main Street, the Anglican St Catherine's Church and a Methodist church.

·    Shops – there's a selection of shops around the village including a fish and chip shop and a Co-op.

·    Public Houses – Old Black Horse is located on Main Street while the Rose & Crown is situated on Uppingham Road.

Nearby Attractions

·    University of Leicester Botanic Garden – features 16 acres of cultivated grounds and greenhouses which display a range of environments including alpine, tropical, temperate as well as cactus houses.

·    The William Carey Museum – where you get to learn about the life of William Carey, the man who founded the Baptist Missionary Movement.

·    Leicester Racecourse – covers nearly two miles and hosts National Hunt and flat racing events. It was opened in 1883.

Events

·    Houghton Scarecrow Festival – started by a village fundraising group to help local groups and societies in the village. First held in 2014, this event is held each year around June.

Should any one of your friends or family members in the village be celebrating a special occasion and you want to send flowers to Houghton on the Hill to them, you can come to us and we'll be more than happy to help you out. We have blooms that are perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and other occasions. We can also provide next-day delivery service when you order flowers for delivery to Houghton on the Hill as early as possible.