Coker Court Park

Downs, Moorland in Somerset South Somerset

England

Coker Court Park

Helyar Arms Cottages and the Helyar Arms, East Coker.
Helyar Arms Credit: Wayland Smith

Coker Court Park, located in Somerset, England, is a picturesque green space that encompasses a diverse range of landscapes, including Downs and Moorland. Spanning over a considerable area, the park offers visitors a serene and tranquil environment to relax and connect with nature.

The park's Downs section showcases rolling hills adorned with lush grasses and scattered wildflowers. It provides ample space for recreational activities such as hiking, picnicking, and kite flying. The breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside from the Downs are a major attraction for both locals and tourists.

In contrast, the Moorland area of Coker Court Park offers a unique landscape characterized by expansive stretches of open space covered in heather, gorse, and bracken. This habitat is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, insects, and small mammals. Birdwatchers are often drawn to the park to catch a glimpse of rare species such as the Dartford warbler and the stonechat.

Throughout the park, well-maintained walking trails wind their way through the different terrains, allowing visitors to explore the diverse habitats and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There are also designated areas for horse riding and cycling, attracting enthusiasts of these activities.

Coker Court Park is equipped with amenities such as parking facilities, picnic areas, and public toilets to cater to the needs of visitors. It is a popular destination for families, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Somerset's natural beauty.

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Coker Court Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.907799/-2.6613026 or Grid Reference ST5312. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Helyar Arms Cottages and the Helyar Arms, East Coker.
Helyar Arms
Cottages and the Helyar Arms, East Coker.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset North-East corner.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset
North-East corner.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset East wall.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset
East wall.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset South-East corner.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset
South-East corner.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset The Nave.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset
The Nave.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset The Altar and East window.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset
The Altar and East window.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset North Chancel window. Dedicated to Alice Troyte-Bullock (1923).
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset
North Chancel window. Dedicated to Alice Troyte-Bullock (1923).
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset South Chancel window. Dedicated to Alice Troyte-Bullock (1923).
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset
South Chancel window. Dedicated to Alice Troyte-Bullock (1923).
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset The Font. Whilst the bowl is Norman, dating from the 11th Century, the column and base are probably 19th Century.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset
The Font. Whilst the bowl is Norman, dating from the 11th Century, the column and base are probably 19th Century.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset North-East window. Dedicated to Walter Graham Eliot of New York, a descendent of T.S. Eliot.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset
North-East window. Dedicated to Walter Graham Eliot of New York, a descendent of T.S. Eliot.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset The Royal Coat of Arms painted in 1660. It originally bore the cypher of Charles II but in 1690, following the Second Interregnum, it was altered to reflect the Monarchy of William III and Mary II.
St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset
The Royal Coat of Arms painted in 1660. It originally bore the cypher of Charles II but in 1690, following the Second Interregnum, it was altered to reflect the Monarchy of William III and Mary II.
Cattle near Sutton Bingham On a hillside, and seen from a passing train on the Waterloo line.
Cattle near Sutton Bingham
On a hillside, and seen from a passing train on the Waterloo line.
Benchmark on East Coker School Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66969" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm66969">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Benchmark on East Coker School
Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at LinkExternal link.
Benchmark on former Post Office, Hardington Moor Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm73875" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm73875">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4849984">ST5112 : Former Post Office, Hardington Moor</a>.
Benchmark on former Post Office, Hardington Moor
Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at LinkExternal link. See also ST5112 : Former Post Office, Hardington Moor.
Former Post Office, Hardington Moor The current Post Office seems to be in the one-storey building next door. There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the former Post Office. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4849981">ST5112 : Benchmark on former Post Office, Hardington Moor</a>.
Former Post Office, Hardington Moor
The current Post Office seems to be in the one-storey building next door. There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the former Post Office. See ST5112 : Benchmark on former Post Office, Hardington Moor.
Causeway Across Sutton Bingham Reservoir This causeway carries the minor road from Yeovil to Halstock. It passes under the railway line from Yeovil Junction to Crewkerne on the north side of the reservoir.
Causeway Across Sutton Bingham Reservoir
This causeway carries the minor road from Yeovil to Halstock. It passes under the railway line from Yeovil Junction to Crewkerne on the north side of the reservoir.
Railway maintenance The railway line and embankment passing by Coker Wood has been completely denuded of its luscious greenery on both sides of the bridge. Compare with Nigel Mykura's photograph taken six years ago<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2222527">ST5310 : Railway near Sutton Bingham</a>.
Railway maintenance
The railway line and embankment passing by Coker Wood has been completely denuded of its luscious greenery on both sides of the bridge. Compare with Nigel Mykura's photograph taken six years agoST5310 : Railway near Sutton Bingham.
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Coker Court Park is located at Grid Ref: ST5312 (Lat: 50.907799, Lng: -2.6613026)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 50.907799,-2.6613026
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
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Royal Cypher: GR
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Barrier: stile
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Barrier: stile
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Power: pole
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Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 50.9096436/-2.6663759
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Lat/Long: 50.9106143/-2.6656169
Power: pole
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