Little Abington, Cambridgeshire

Flower Delivery to Little Abington with Clare Florist

Little Abington makes up one half of The Abingtons – a community in South Cambridgeshire – with the other being Great Abington. Both villages lie on either side of the River Granta and both also lie on the historic easterly route from Cambridge to Colchester. The Roman route that ran from London to Norwich – which is now the A11 – bounds them on the western side.

HISTORY

In the early stages of the nineteenth century, a large part of the land was owned by the lord of the manor who owned Abington Hall. This was at a time when parliamentary inclosure took place in both parishes. There were not that many changes throughout the 19th century as most of the cottages remained in the ownership of the estate. However, things changed when Abington Hall Estate was sold in 1929.

Many of the cottages were sold and a lot deteriorated as well. Before and after the Second World War, a lot of Council houses were built. Over the years, a lot of new housing estates have been built on the land as it has become a desired residence for those who work in Cambridge.

To this day, the lands are still mainly agricultural.

LANDMARKS & ATTRACTIONS

Little Abington Church – dedicated to St Mary and has been on the site since the 16th century. The nave of the church can be traced back to around 1100 while the chancel was rebuilt during the 13th century. The three-storey tower is most likely from the 14th century.

United Reformed Church

Nearby Attractions

Whether you want to see more Little Abington flowers or other interesting sights, venturing a little further from the parish may give you what you desire. On that note, here are some of the best attractions you'll see near the village:

Cambridge University Botanic Garden – features 40 acres of beautiful gardens and glasshouses where plants from all over the world can be viewed. When you want to see more flowers in Little Abington but can't satisfy your curiosity, coming to this garden will surely cure that. Here, you'll find tulips, fritillaries, geraniums and much more. The trees here are varied as well – black pines, cedars, birches and so much more.

Audley End House and Gardens – the house is one of the finest in England of Jacobean design. On the other hand, the gardens are where you can enjoy the parterre with a visually stunning bedding scheme as well as a walled kitchen garden.

Linton Zoo – sits 10 miles south-east of Cambridge where you'll see a wealth of rare and exotic animals. The creatures you get to see include Grevy's Zebra, Snow Leopards, Binturongs, Tigers, Lions, Parrots, Giant Tortoises and so much more. The zoo is set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens where there are areas for picnics, as well as a play area for children and other facilities.

If you'd like to explore more of the nearby attractions, it's best if you book a stay close by. If you're bringing a date, you can send flowers to Little Abington as a way to make the trip more romantic.

If you know anyone who happens to live here and would like to send flowers to Little Abington to greet them a Happy Birthday or congratulate them on a special event in their life, get those blooms from us! We have a wide range of bouquets that suit just any occasion – birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, etc. Plus, if you order flowers for delivery to Little Abington from us, we guarantee a next-day delivery.

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