Barrington, Cambridge

Flower Delivery to Barrington with Clare Florist

Overlooking the River Rhee, Barrington lies eight miles southwest of Cambridge. It is a semi-rural parish that spans 2,282 acres and has a population of about 1,000.

HISTORY

The history of Barrington can be traced back over 100,000 years ago, even before the last Ice Age. Bones found in 1879 and 1948 revealed that bear, bison, deer, elephant, hippo, hyena, lion and rhino existed in the town.

Finds like polished stone axes suggested that a settlement occupied the town during the Stone Age. Arrow heads and a small burial mound from the Bronze Age have also been found.

A large settlement, which was well-defended with ditches, developed during the end of the Iron Age. There was also evidence of contacts with other parts of Europe with the finding of a pottery bowl imported from Europe.

The remains of a Roman villa that was burnt down has also been unearthed in the South of the Village. Remains were also found by the river.

Two Anglo-Saxon burial sites have been excavated in the 19th century, and a lot more in recent times.

The town was spread between five main owners before the Normans came. It is recorded in the Domesday Book that the town had 54 households.

Barrington was a prosperous village, but when the plague struck England in 1348, a number of villages fell to the disease.

A high employment was experienced starting 1863 thanks to the mining of coprolites, which can be turned into fertiliser. However, poverty crept in again.

The early 20th century brought some employment. Electricity was introduced in 1937, clean piped water supply in 1955 and drainage and sewerage between 1969 and 1972.

Today, the town has a shop/post office which they have been able to retain.

PLACES OF INTEREST

There are many places of interest around Barrington that will suit any interests and tastes. Whether you like to see Barrington flowers in a garden or look at wildlife, there are always options for you.

That said, here are some of the attractions that might interest you:

Docwra's Manor Garden

If seeing flowers in Barrington is not enough, why not head to the village of Shepreth to see more? At Docwra's, you will find a garden oasis comprised of lilac, beech and cordon apples – just to name a few.

Shepreth Wildlife Park

Whether you have children along with you or have a profound love of animals, you could never go wrong when visiting this place. In this park, you get to see nocturnal animals, birds, primates, animals from Africa, animals from America, farm animals and predators.

Wimpole Estate

A working estate in Arrington, Royston that has an impressive mansion and a Home Farm, which is in contrast to a traditional farmyard with noisy modern piggery and cattle sheds. The mansion has intimate Georgian interiors and the gardens are beautiful to walk in.

Burwash Manor

Located in Barton, this is group of farm buildings which were converted into fifteen independent shops, a day spa and a tea room with an indoor and outdoor terrace. Whether you like the outdoors or love organic produce, you will find something appealing in one of the shops in Burwash Manor.

Chilford Hall

A unique and contemporary venue for various events such as weddings. Blooms are a great way to decorate the hall and you can always send flowers to Barrington in that case. But if you would just like a simple wine tasting, then Chilford also offers a tour of their vineyard.

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