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Flower Delivery to Dilton Marsh – A Thriving Village in the Heart of West Wiltshire

You might have heard about this place in the song 'The Dilton Marsh Experience', written by Ben Turner and Richard Chambers, or in the poem 'The Dilton Marsh Halt' written by John Betjemen. Despite being located near the local major towns of Frome, Trowbridge, Warminister, and Westbury, Dilton Marsh has kept its 'villagey' feel. It is home to about 2000 residents and has its own church, pub, fish & chip shop, post office, pre-school and primary school, convenience store, and hairdressers. It is a self-sufficient community that is bustling with activities all throughout the year, not to mention a picturesque countryside and convenient location to see the sights around Wiltshire.

A Summary of Its History

The original settlement was Old Dilton, about 1.2 kms from the present village centre. The community prospered because of the weaving industry, but when mechanisation came in, fewer workers were needed and many moved to the northern part on the common land of drained marsh. And by the 19th century, the newer settlement of Dilton Marsh had outgrown the older one at Old Dilton. 

For 200 years, the Dilton Marsh was home to a tannery owned by Charles Case and Sons Ltd, but this closed down in 1983. There was also a brick and tile works on the east side of the parish. Most of the houses you will see in the locality were originally built for the weavers and leather workers and date back to the 19th and 20th centuries. The cottages are predominantly made of brick and stone rubble.     

What to Do and See

1. Check out more historical buildings.

Aside from the cottages along the village street, you should also visit the Holy Trinity Church, a Grade II listed Romanesque structure built in 1844. There is also the Chalcot House, a mid-18th century listed building that is a three-storey country house.

2. Join the village festivities.

Every year the locals celebrate Dilton Marsh Carnival and Village Day. The first event provides the opportunity to hang out with family and friends while enjoying plenty of refreshments, entertainment, stalls, and games. The second one has an array of events, such as exhibits and, live music, and sports. This is also a great chance to see the beautiful flowers in Dilton Marsh since there are open gardens and floral arrangement displays.        

3. Go fishing.

Check out Cuckoos Rest Fishery, which has a tackle and bait shop and well-stocked lakes where you can enjoy catching bream, carp, chubb, perch, pike, roach, and rudd. You can relax in the tranquil countryside while practising your angling skills. You can even do night fishing and camp in a caravan. Just make sure to make prior arrangements with the management.

Visit Dilton Marsh

If you are visiting friends or family in the locality, then you now know that there are a lot of enjoyable activities and interesting sights waiting for you in this charming village. To make your visit even more memorable, why not send flowers to Dilton Marsh as a way to say thank you to your gracious hosts? You can order from our online florist shop as we have a collection of beautiful floral arrangements perfect for any special occasion.