Send flowers to Glenridding, Cumbria

Flower Delivery to Glenridding with Clare Florist

Glenridding is a picturesque village in Cumbria that is nestled at the foot of a number of England’s tallest mountains in the English Lake District.  It is the perfect place to visit for those looking for a bit of outdoor excitement, since it rests directly on the shores of Ullswater.  It also provides the perfect starting point for anyone looking to climb Evelyn, the third highest peak in England. If you’re looking for a bit of local fun, visit Glenridding during the Easter weekend.  Each year, the mountain rescue teams hold a duck race to raise funds to make sure that visitors to the mountains are kept safe.

Glenridding began its life as a mining town, because of the discovery of lead ore in the Greenside Mine in the 1700s.  The mine’s proximity to the lake made mining and transporting the lead easier and thus more profitable.  Mining continued in Greenside until 1962 when the mine was finally closed.  Much of the village would not have existed without the mine and the lead ore that was found there.

Today, Glenridding is mainly home to the Ullswater Steamers, which has operated a steamer (steam-powered ship) service in Ullswater and the surrounding lakes since 1859.  Initially, the steamers were used to move mail and provisions to and from the mine. The ships have since been converted to be able to use diesel engine, but they still retain their rustic charm and are still used to move passengers to and from the cities that rest of the Ullswater and surrounding lakes.

Glenridding is also a bit of a celebrity, when it comes to English villages.  The village and the surrounding area were both used to film a BBC drama called The Lakes which starred actor John Simm. It ran from 1997 to 1999 and gained a great deal of critical acclaim during its short two-season run.   Simm later went on to play the dramatic role of The Master in the new version of Doctor Who.

Being nestled in the Lake District also gives Glenridding access to some of the most amazing and colorful flowers in the world.

If you’re looking to send flowers to Glenridding, we have a fantastic range of flowers perfect for every occasion, whether you need a bouquet for a birthday gift or a floral arrangement to celebrate a new addition to someone’s family.  Order flowers for delivery to Glenridding and make someone very happy.

Don’t worry about last minute gifts; we’ve got you covered there too. We offer next-day delivery to Glenridding and the surrounding areas, so you never need to worry about forgetting a birthday, anniversary, or holiday ever again.