Street's Copse

Wood, Forest in Sussex Worthing

England

Street's Copse

Ferring Village Hall on Ferring Street
Ferring Village Hall on Ferring Street Credit: Steve Daniels

Street's Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Sussex, England. This tranquil forest covers an area of approximately 100 acres, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

As visitors step into Street's Copse, they are greeted by a dense canopy of trees that create a cool and inviting atmosphere. The woodland is primarily composed of native deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which provide a rich and diverse habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Walking along the well-maintained trails within the copse, visitors may catch glimpses of squirrels scurrying among the branches or hear the melodic songs of various bird species. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, adding splashes of color to the verdant landscape.

One of the standout features of Street's Copse is its ancient trees, some of which are believed to be over 300 years old. These majestic giants stand tall and proud, their gnarled trunks and sprawling branches serving as a testament to the copse's long history.

Street's Copse is not only a haven for natural beauty but also a site of historical significance. It is rumored that the copse served as a hiding place for local villagers during times of conflict, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the woodland.

For those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Street's Copse offers a serene and enchanting setting to connect with nature and immerse oneself in its timeless beauty.

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Street's Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.83044/-0.43805332 or Grid Reference TQ1004. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ferring Village Hall on Ferring Street
Ferring Village Hall on Ferring Street
Compton Avenue Suburban road south of Goring Way.
Compton Avenue
Suburban road south of Goring Way.
Jupp's Lane Looking across Goring Way to Jupp's Lane.
Jupp's Lane
Looking across Goring Way to Jupp's Lane.
Church of the English Martyrs Roman Catholic Church built in 1968, the congregation previously having met in the 18th Century Jupp's Barn, visible on the far left of this photo.  Although the exterior is unassuming, this is in total contrast to the interior - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7006401">TQ1002 : Ceiling, Church of the English Martyrs</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7006405">TQ1002 : Ceiling, Church of the English Martyrs</a>.
Church of the English Martyrs
Roman Catholic Church built in 1968, the congregation previously having met in the 18th Century Jupp's Barn, visible on the far left of this photo. Although the exterior is unassuming, this is in total contrast to the interior - see TQ1002 : Ceiling, Church of the English Martyrs and TQ1002 : Ceiling, Church of the English Martyrs.
Ceiling, Church of the English Martyrs Two-thirds replica of the Sistine Chapel in Rome on the ceiling of the Church of the English Martyrs (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7006392">TQ1002 : Church of the English Martyrs</a>), painted by parishioner Gary Bevans between 1987 and 1993.  The west window, entitled Peter the Fisherman, was designed by architectural designer and historian Annie Goodman and installed by her son, glassmaker Jeremy Goodman, in 1990.
Ceiling, Church of the English Martyrs
Two-thirds replica of the Sistine Chapel in Rome on the ceiling of the Church of the English Martyrs (see TQ1002 : Church of the English Martyrs), painted by parishioner Gary Bevans between 1987 and 1993. The west window, entitled Peter the Fisherman, was designed by architectural designer and historian Annie Goodman and installed by her son, glassmaker Jeremy Goodman, in 1990.
Ceiling, Church of the English Martyrs Two-thirds replica of the Sistine Chapel in Rome on the ceiling of the Church of the English Martyrs (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7006392">TQ1002 : Church of the English Martyrs</a>), painted by parishioner Gary Bevans between 1987 and 1993.  The "windows", which are vertical in the original, are here part of the curved ceiling (as can be seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7006401">TQ1002 : Ceiling, Church of the English Martyrs</a>) but have been painted with appropriate perspective to appear vertical from the side, as here.
Ceiling, Church of the English Martyrs
Two-thirds replica of the Sistine Chapel in Rome on the ceiling of the Church of the English Martyrs (see TQ1002 : Church of the English Martyrs), painted by parishioner Gary Bevans between 1987 and 1993. The "windows", which are vertical in the original, are here part of the curved ceiling (as can be seen in TQ1002 : Ceiling, Church of the English Martyrs) but have been painted with appropriate perspective to appear vertical from the side, as here.
Train leaving Goring-by-Sea station Goring-by-Sea is an intermediate station on the West Coastway line.  In this image, a Class 377 "Electrostar" train is leaving on its way to Brighton.

The railway is electrified using the third-rail system.

The bridge carries the S259 road over the railway.
Train leaving Goring-by-Sea station
Goring-by-Sea is an intermediate station on the West Coastway line. In this image, a Class 377 "Electrostar" train is leaving on its way to Brighton. The railway is electrified using the third-rail system. The bridge carries the S259 road over the railway.
Goring-by-Sea railway station Goring-by-Sea is an intermediate station on the West Coastway line, to the west of Worthing.  The railway tracks are electrified using the third-rail system.
Goring-by-Sea railway station
Goring-by-Sea is an intermediate station on the West Coastway line, to the west of Worthing. The railway tracks are electrified using the third-rail system.
Level crossing at Goring-by-Sea A level crossing takes the West Coastway line across Goring Street at Goring-by-Sea.  This road used to be part of the route of the A259 main road along the south coast.  The A259 now crosses the railway slightly to the east, over a bridge, so that 'A' road traffic is no longer halted when trains are passing.
Level crossing at Goring-by-Sea
A level crossing takes the West Coastway line across Goring Street at Goring-by-Sea. This road used to be part of the route of the A259 main road along the south coast. The A259 now crosses the railway slightly to the east, over a bridge, so that 'A' road traffic is no longer halted when trains are passing.
Chatsmore Crescent, Goring-by-Sea Chatsmore Crescent is a minor residential road in Goring-by-Sea, near Worthing.
Chatsmore Crescent, Goring-by-Sea
Chatsmore Crescent is a minor residential road in Goring-by-Sea, near Worthing.
Goring Street, Goring-by-Sea Goring Street is a residential road in Goring-by-Sea, near Worthing.
Goring Street, Goring-by-Sea
Goring Street is a residential road in Goring-by-Sea, near Worthing.
Goring Methodist Church, Goring-by-Sea A Methodist church in Goring-by-Sea, near Worthing on the Sussex Coast.
Goring Methodist Church, Goring-by-Sea
A Methodist church in Goring-by-Sea, near Worthing on the Sussex Coast.
Goring by Sea Railway Station The station was opened in 1846 and is today (2022) served by Southern services.
Goring by Sea Railway Station
The station was opened in 1846 and is today (2022) served by Southern services.
Weatherbird by bridleway What sort of bird is it?
Weatherbird by bridleway
What sort of bird is it?
Bridleway passes Keepers Cottage See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3535503" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3535503">Link</a>.
Bridleway passes Keepers Cottage
See also Link.
Weathercock by bridleway
Weathercock by bridleway
Path east to bridleway It's a moot point as to which side of the hedge is the path.
Path east to bridleway
It's a moot point as to which side of the hedge is the path.
Field gate and stile east of Clapham This was taken looking back the way I had come. I had not used the stile and had been on the wrong side of the hedge.
Field gate and stile east of Clapham
This was taken looking back the way I had come. I had not used the stile and had been on the wrong side of the hedge.
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Street's Copse is located at Grid Ref: TQ1004 (Lat: 50.83044, Lng: -0.43805332)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Worthing

Police Authority: Sussex

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