Battlesden, Bedfordshire

Flower Delivery to Battlesden – A Hamlet and Civil Parish in Bedfordshire

Located in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, Battlesden is just north of the A5, between Dunstable and Milton Keynes. If you like buildings with historical or architectural interest, there's quite a few that you will delight in in town. If you plan on bringing a date as you journey through town, don't forget to give them Battlesden flowers as a sign of appreciation. In case you can't get your hands on flowers in Battlesden, don't worry because we can help you out. We are an online florist that can send flowers to Battlesden when you place an order through our site.

HISTORY

The Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales by John Marius Wilson describes Battlesden as “a parish in Woburn district, Beds, on Watling-street, 3 miles SSE of Woburn, and 4 ½ NE of Leighton-Buzzard  r. station.” It continues, “The manor belonged, in the time of Edward III., to the Firmbands; passed, in the time of Elizabeth, to the Duncombes; was purchased, in 1706, by the Bathursts, to whom it gives the title of Baron; and is now the property of the Turners.”

ATTRACTIONS

As mentioned earlier, there are some listed structures in Battlesden worth checking out. Here they are:

Battlesden Lodge – a Grade II listed structure.

Remains of Gates, Gatepiers and Walls at Battlesden Lodge – another Grade II listed structure.

The Garden House – the only structure that remains of Battlesden House, a large manor constructed in the 16th century and belonged to Lord Bathurst and his family before he sold it to Sir Gregory Page. Today, the Garden House is a private dwelling. The house is a Grade II listed structure.

Church of Saint Peter and All Saints – a Grade I listed church.

Nearby Attractions

If you venture further from Battlesden, you'll find some really delightful attractions such as:

Woburn Abbey and Gardens – they abbey is a historic house and family seat of the Duke of Bedford. On specified days, the house is open to visitors. Other attractions within the place are the landscaped gardens and the deer park.

Woburn Safari Park – set in more than 300 acres of parkland, this drive-through safari park allows you to see a range of animals such as elephants, tigers and black bears. The park is part of the estate of the Duke of Bedford and as such, includes Woburn Abbey and its deer park.

Bletchley Park – best known for being the central site for the codebreakers of Britain during the Second World War. A visit here gives you an idea of what life was like in this once secret world.

Are there moments when you want to send flowers to Battlesden just to surprise someone you know or brighten up their day? If so, we can definitely help you out with our next-day delivery service. We are an online florist offering a wide collection of floral arrangements perfect for any occasion. So whether you're being spontaneous or want to give blooms during a particular occasion (anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day or Valentine's Day), we have the bouquets you seek. So make sure to order flowers for delivery to Battlesden as early as possible so we can send your blooms in time!

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