Send flowers to Alciston, East Sussex

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Located in the Wealden District of East Sussex, Alciston is an inland village just off the A27 road. It is about ten miles north-west of Eastbourne and seven miles east of Lewes. The scenery that greets you is really pretty – thatched cottages along with old structures lined up on its narrow main street.

So, if you're one for history and beauty, a trip to Alciston is a great way to spend a holiday. While it's just a small village, it's got lovely sights worth seeing. If you're the romantic type, don't forget to get some Alciston flowers to present to your partner just to set the right tone for your getaway together.

HISTORY

Alciston has a history that traces back to the Saxon times. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Aelfsige.

The 14th-century church that stands in the village is of unknown dedication and was built using chalk from the nearby South Downs.

A large medieval tithe barn sits on the village – it measures 170 feet long and is the largest one in Sussex.

LANDMARKS

A few landmarks stand out in Alciston, and these include:

St Mary's Church – this flint church was built on the site of an earlier Saxon church and was built using clunch, a stone and chalk mixture, and sits on top of a small mound.

The South Downs Way – passes a mile in the south of Alciston.

Firle Beacon – has a viewpoint where you can glimpse astonishing views over the East Sussex Weald.

Tumuli – located on Bostal Hill above the village. These are scheduled national monuments and the one's in this village form one of the largest groups of burial barrows on the South Downs.

If you love these kinds of sights, book a place at a nearby hotel or bed and breakfast and journey onward to this lovely little village. In case you're coming for a romantic weekend trip, make the getaway extra special by getting some flowers in Alciston to present to your date. If not, you can always send flowers to Alciston as well.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

When in Alciston, you can venture further out into the nearby towns as there are a couple of sights worth seeing there too. Here's a sampling of what you can expect:

Charleston – was the home and country meeting place for the writers, painters and intellectuals of the Bloomsbury Group.

Drusillas Park – for fun and adventure with the entire family. It's also regarded as the best small zoo in the country.

Firle Place – a country estate in the South Downs National Park which is available for photo shoots, weddings and corporate events.

Cuckmere Valley – features a flower-rich chalk grassland, as well as stunning views of the Cuckmere River.

Newhaven Fort – a military museum built to defend the harbour. Now, it's a military museum where families can spend a whole day of fun.

If you know someone from the village, and would like to send them some blooms to say thanks or wish them well on a new journey, why not order flowers for delivery to Alciston from us? We have a wide array of floral arrangements that suit a whole lot of occasions. So, when you want to send flowers to Alciston for a friend or special someone, get in touch with us and we'll guarantee next day delivery of your blooms.