Pictures of Helsby
in the county of Cheshire
About Helsby
Helsby sits between the River Weaver and the Manchester Ship Canal. It is famous for Helsby Hill which rises to a height of 462ft, and has traces of an Iron-Age camp. From here there are spectacular views of surrounding countryside and the majestic sweep of the Mersey river.
The hill is mainly of Sandstone, it has been used as a practice ground for climbers. There is easy access from above Helsby, but interested visitors should beware, in winter the rock is covered with slime making access to the summit difficult.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Helsby
| Delamere Forest Park | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Blue Planet Aquarium, Ellesmere Port | (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Ellesmere Port Boat Museum | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Halton Castle | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Chester Zoo | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Norton Priory Museum & Gardens | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| 20 Forthlin Road | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Speke Hall | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Rivacre Valley Country Park | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Chester Roman Amphitheatre | (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Mendips | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Roman Gardens | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Chester Cathedral | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Chester Heritage Centre | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| DEWA Roman Experience | (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in HelsbyAll attractions in CheshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Helsby
Widnes, in the county of Cheshire (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction N)
There is much that is Victorian about Widnes, this can be seen in the splendid public library building and the park named after a great Queen and Empress.
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Delamere, in the county of Cheshire (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SE)
The village of Delamere can be found in the midst of beautiful Cheshire countryside in an area of forests and rivers. It is...
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Chester, a Historic City in the county of Cheshire (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SW)
Chester, the county town of Cheshire, is one of the oldest and most complete walled cities with fantastic architecture and history.
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Tarporley, in the county of Cheshire (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction SE)
Attractive large village which developed as a coaching stop on the main London to Liverpool road during the 17th and 18th-centuries.
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Port Sunlight, in the county of Merseyside (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NW)
The centre-piece of the village is the Lady Lever Art Gallery and Museum, this was built as a memorial to Lady Lever and was opened in 1922.
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Warrington, in the county of Cheshire (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction NE)
This town can claim to have something made for Queen Victoria, which was famously rejected by her - this is the pair of Golden Gates made in 1850 for Sandringham House.
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Wirral Peninsula, in the county of Merseyside (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction W)
The Wirral Peninsula is an area of Merseyside approximately 60 square miles (160 square Km) known as 'The Wirral'
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St Helens, in the county of Merseyside (12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction N)
Having transcended the Industrial Revolution and shaken off its old image, St.Helens is rapidly developing into a place of culture and style.
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Liverpool, a Historic City in the county of Merseyside (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NW)
From early humble origins Liverpool, over the centuries has grown and developed to become one of the most exciting cities to...
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Heswall, in the county of Merseyside (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction W)
Heswall, although situated on the banks of the River Dee remains very much part of Merseyside. It is fortunate to occupy a spacious area fringed by green wooded countryside, and is close to sands commencing at near-by Thurstaston.
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Rainford, in the county of Merseyside (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction N)
Rainford is a small village attractively set in open countryside between St. Helen's and Wigan.
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Aintree, in the county of Merseyside (15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction NW)
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New Brighton, in the county of Merseyside (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction NW)
New Brighton in the Wiirral may not be quite what the traditional Brighton of the South of England is, with its extravaganza of a Royal Pavilion, but what it does have is well worth sampling.
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Knutsford, in the county of Cheshire (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction E)
Its name derives from Canute, the great Danish King who is said to have journeyed this way when he quite possibly forded the local stream.
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Shocklach, in the county of Cheshire (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction S)
Shocklach is a small rural hamlet set beside a tributary of the River Dee between Wrexham and Nantwich. It is a lovely...
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All towns in CheshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Helsby Station | (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) |
| M56 Junction 14 | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction W) |
| Ince & Elton Station | (1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction W) |
| M56 Junction 12 | (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction NE) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NW) |
| Manchester Airport | (21.6 miles, 34.7 km, direction E) |
| Helsby to London | (165.4 miles, 266.2 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Helsby
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Helsby center |
| Forest Hills Hotel | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction NE) |
| Heathercliffe Country House Hotel | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction E) |
| Lawson House Hotel & Conference Centre | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction N) |
| Hoole Hall Hotel | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SW) |
| Campanile Hotel Runcorn | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction N) |
| Alton Lodge | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SW) |
| Dene Hotel Chester | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW) |
| Comfort Inn Chester | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SW) |
| Brookside Hotel | (6.6 miles, 10.5 km, direction SW) |
| Chester House | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Helsby |
