Send flowers to Eastleigh, Hampshire

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The Hamble Valley area stretches along the River Hamble and Solent, and includes Bishop's Waltham, Bursledon, Botley, Netley Abbey and Hamble. Also included in that list is the town of Eastleigh, the main town in the Borough of Eastleigh.

First experiencing growth as a railway town, now Eastleigh has several businesses in its lands, including a manufacturing plant owned by Prysmian Cables and Systems. Also lovers of fly fishing will enjoy the River Itchen – where the town lies – as it's one of the finest chalk streams in all of England and also a designated site of Special Scientific Interest. You can even take your partner out for a day of fly fishing. If so, don't forget to get them some flowers in Eastleigh to surprise them with. Or, you can also send flowers to Eastleigh to your accommodation as a way of thanking them for coming on this journey.

HISTORY

The current town of Eastleigh lies on an old Roman road which was built in AD 79 between Winchester and Bitterne. Roman remains have been uncovered in the Eastleigh area, including a Roman lead coffin that was excavated in 1908. This indicates that a settlement existed in town during the Roman times.

A village called East Leah, which is of Saxon origin, was recorded to have existed since 932 AD. “Leah” is an ancient Anglo-Saxon word which means “a clearing in a forest.”

The Domesday Book of 1086 offers a more detailed account of the settlement and is referred to as “Estleie.”

The London and South Western Railway Company built a railway from Southampton to Winchester in 1831. By 1898, that railway was transferred to Eastleigh.

In 1868, the villages of Barton and Eastley were merged into one parish. A parish church called the Church of the Resurrection was built in the same year. Author Charlotte Yonge, who contributed towards the building of the church, was tasked with giving a name for the new parish. Yonge chose Eastly, but with a new spelling: Eastleigh.

The village has seen rapid and controlled expansion in residential, industrial and commercial sectors over the years.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Eastleigh Museum – located in the town centre. It's a small, friendly venue with a coffee shop and showcases the history of Eastleigh.

Lakeside Country Park – a country park perfect for strolls.

Steam Railway – runs every weekend all year long. It runs from Eastleigh Parkway to Monks Brook Halt and back. At Monks Brook Halt, you can visit the lakes, children's playground or use the adjacent picnic tables. You can even have a romantic picnic here if you want – just don't forget to get some Eastleigh flowers for your partner.

The Point – a contemporary performance space for various programmes of dance, theatre, comedy, film, children's theatre and music.

Swan Shopping Centre – features a 9-screen cinema and bowling complex.

Should any one of your friends or family members celebrate a special occasion, you can get in touch with us if you want to send flowers to Eastleigh. Our collection of floral arrangements is varied and suited for any occasion, be it a birthday, an anniversary, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day or even just to say thanks. We also offer next-day delivery when you choose to order flowers for delivery to Eastleigh from us. Make us your first-choice florist when you need to send some bouquets over to Eastleigh!