Shenton, Leicestershire

Flower Delivery to Shenton with Clare Florist

Mentioned in the Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales, a topographical dictionary published between 1870 and 1872, Shenton was described as a chapelry with a village in Market-Bosworth Parish, with a manor and an S. Hall which belonged to Major F. Wollaston, who purchased it in 1625. Now designated as a conservation area, Shenton is a privately owned estate village although the hall was sold to the government during World War II while the farmland and most of the land in the estate remained at the ownership of the family. It is

Today, this hamlet belongs to the civil parish of Sutton Cheney in West Leicestershire and lies about two miles south-west of the Market Bosworth. It is also a part of the Hinckley and Bosworth District. The River Sence flows along this settlement, making it prone to flooding. However, this does not mean there are no flowers in Shenton or interesting places in and near the hamlet.

Attractions In and Nearby Shenton

Shenton Hall

This is a Grade II listed building and a country house built in the 17th century. The estate was bought by William Wollaston and he had the Jacobean house built. It also has a detached gatehouse as well as a listed dovecote of 1719 within the hall. An expansion of the structure was done in the 19th century and the estate was used to hold prisoners during the war.

St John the Evangelist

This is one of the six churches of “Sheepy Benefice” in the heart of Leicestershire. Construction was completed in 1861, on the site of an older structure and designed by one of the members of the Wollaston family, Rev H J Wollaston. The walls in the interior are from the original internal walls of the old church while other parts of the structure are made from Sydnope stones and the wooden parts are made of oak.

Bosworth Battlefiled Heritage Centre

Shenton is proximal to the site of the Battle of Bosworth and a visit to this place is not complete without dropping by this heritage centre. Here, visitors will be taken back in time with the interactive exhibition of what transpired in medieval England. Weapons and armour are available to try out in the Barber Surgeons tent.

1620s House and Garden

A little more than eight miles from Shenton, this family home built about 700 years ago, was restored and re-opened in 2016. Formerly known as Donington Le Heath Manor House, it was also owned by the family of Everard Digby, who was one of the notorious Gunpowder Plotters. Apart from the structure itself, there are also flower and herb gardens that can be found here as well as an orchard. If you do not have time to see Shenton flowers, you can explore the period gardens in the manor.

If you have a relative living in Shenton, say, an aunt you have not seen for years, this is the opportune time for a visit. Of course, do not forget to send flowers to Shenton and let her know of your plans. Or perhaps, her birthday is coming up and you would like to surprise her. Let us do this for you, here, at Clare Florist. We have floral arrangements for all occasions, be it anniversaries or birthdays. Why not order flowers for delivery to Shenton and make your dear aunt smile?

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