Bourne End, Buckinghamshire

Flower Delivery to Bourne End with Clare Florist

Bourne End nestles in the Chilterns by the river. It has been a place that has produced papermakers, lacemakers and brickmakers. Today, it is a thriving village located close to London and much closer to the countryside of Chiltern Hills in central southern England.

There's a range of shops, particularly in The Parade. Whether you want to go for a romantic meal at The Coriander or dine with the family at Darlings Restaurant, know that there are a number of options for you in The Parade. Should you want to give a bouquet on that day, you can always send flowers to Bourne End to present to whomever you're with.

HISTORY

The original location of Bourne End is quite different from its current location. Today, it's located half a mile downstream on the River Thames.

The history of Bourne End's name is in reference to the end of the river – with bourne being the Old English term for “river.” Plus, the mouth of the River Wye is where its name is derived from.

The hamlet appears as “Born end” in the 1722 map of Buckinghamshire by Morden. Another derivative spelling of the town's name was “Bone End” because of local mispronunciation. This then became the spelling used in official maps and documents. However, this was reversed in the 19th century by the vicar of Wooburn.

Bourne End was a hamlet of Wooburn parish in the early 19th century, together with Spring Gardens, Eghams Green, Cores End and Heavens Lea. However, this changed because of the emergence of Wycombe Railway Company in 1846. This created more travel opportunities and the locals benefited from it. As a result, Bourne End grew.

Enid Blyton and Edgar Wallace, two figures of the literary world, moved to Bourne End.

IN AND AROUND BOURNE END

Dorneywood Garden – If the flowers in Bourne End aren't enough, a visit to this 1930s-style garden might do it for you. Here, you get to see herbaceous borders, a cottage garden and lily pond. Traditionally, this is the country residence of a senior member of the government and it's most usually the Secretary of State of the Crown.

Stanley Spencer Gallery – an art gallery dedicated to the life and work of Stanley Spencer, a man synonymous with the town of Cookham. Cookham is where Spencer was born and it's also where he spent much of his life. In this gallery, you'll find a collection of more than 100 paintings and drawings. Plus, there are other exhibitions from other public institutions displayed here as well.

Marlow Museum – a small museum affiliated with the Association of Independent Museums.

Odds Farm Park – a great place for family outings, as well as for families, schools and groups. Birthday parties can even be held here and bringing Bourne End flowers for the celebrant is a great way to make their day!

Wycombe Museum – a free local museum run by the Wycombe District Council. Here, you can discover the history of the Wycombe District and see the collection of Windsor chairs. Victorian gardens and a nature trail surround the museum. Other than chairs, items featured in the museum include art, stuffed wild animals and oral history tapes – just to name a few.

West Wycombe Park – a country house belonging to the Dashwood family. It's a frequent shooting location for screen adaptations of literary classics.

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