Natural landmarks · South West England
Coates English Willow Visitor Centre
In or near Lyng.
Coates English Willow Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Nick Chipchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Coates English Willow Visitor Centre is a natural landmark located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Coates English Willow Visitor Centre is located in Stoke St Gregory, Somerset, where the Coate family has been growing willow and making baskets since 1819. The centre showcases the unique wetland environment of the Somerset Levels, offering insights into the traditional craft of basket making and the cultivation of willow.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Curry and Hay Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Sedgemoor SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Ramsar wetland: Somerset Levels & Moors
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Coates English Willow Visitor Centre is located in South-West England, postcode TA3. This centre focuses on the cultivation and uses of English willow, offering insights into this traditional craft. Visitors can explore the significance of willow in local industry and its applications.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0380, -2.9462
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Stoke St. Gregory
- Postcode
- TA3 6HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland — 5.9 km
- Official site
- www.coatesenglishwillow.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13096922534 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coates English Willow Visitor Centre?
- Coates English Willow Visitor Centre is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA3 6HY), in the parish of Stoke St. Gregory.
- What is Coates English Willow Visitor Centre?
- Coates English Willow Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coates English Willow Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA3 6HY.
- Is Coates English Willow Visitor Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Coates English Willow Visitor Centre is part of the Curry and Hay Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Sedgemoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Coates English Willow Visitor Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Coates English Willow Visitor Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coates English Willow Visitor Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA3 6HY.