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About St Helens
Idyllic resort village with attractive houses set around a large village green which in the summer months is well used by the local cricket team.
This is an old village with a history stretching back to the 1300's and beyond. At that time it was a port of considerable importance but this declined with the expansion of Cowes which lay closer to the mainland. It is thought that a church was first built here by monks in the 12th-century. Over the centuries, rising seas caused the church to become unsafe and save for it's ruined tower, nothing else is left. A new church was built further inland early in the 18th-century.
St.Helen's pretty harbour is usually crammed with a medley of boats, there is a quiet sheltered beach, delightful walks through pleasant open countryside lead from the coast to the village.
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 St Helens
| Flamingo Park | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Appley Park | (2.5 miles, 3.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Brading Roman Villa | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Isle of Wight Zoo | (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Quarr Abbey | (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Robin Hill Country Park | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Southsea Castle | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| D-Day Museum | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Portsmouth Cathedral | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| The Royal Marines Museum | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Spinnaker Tower | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| The Mary Rose Museum | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Portsmouth Historic Dockyard | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| HMS Victory | (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Rookley Country Park | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in St HelensAll attractions in Isle of WightComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near St Helens
Seaview, in the county of Isle of Wight (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction N)
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Bembridge, in the county of Isle of Wight (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction SE)
The vast inviting sandy beaches of Bembridge are crammed with summer visitors, many of whom flock here annually to part-take of the delights of this enjoyable resort.
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Ryde, in the county of Isle of Wight (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NW)
One of the Island's most popular resorts and is situated on the north-east coast. The town is the first port of call from the mainland on the south-east side.
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Sandown, in the county of Isle of Wight (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction SW)
Sandown was developed as a resort town during the Victorian era, many fine properties remain from these heady romantic times during which some quite famous people descended upon the town.
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Shanklin, in the county of Isle of Wight (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction SW)
This is a busy and popular seaside town with cliffs rising in places to a height of around 150ft, the lower slopes lead down to the beach which opens up to a delightful bay.
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Southsea, in the county of Hampshire (6.1 miles, 9.7 km, direction N)
History records that this is the place where Henry VIII's flag ship "Mary Rose" sank in front of the mighty castle built by the...
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Portsmouth, in the county of Hampshire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N)
When Henry V issued the order that effectively founded the British Navy in 1415, little could he have envisaged how the sterling...
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Godshill, in the county of Isle of Wight (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW)
This is a gorgeous little spot which makes an ideal 'away from the crowds' location in which to sample peaceful Island life.
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Newport, in the county of Isle of Wight (7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction W)
County Town, being sited on the River Medina, about 5 miles from the sea. Despite its name, the town became the 'New Port' and was given its charter by Richard de Revers, Lord of the Island, as early as 1180.
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Ventnor, in the county of Isle of Wight (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction SW)
Ventnor is often called the Madeira of England and the reason for this is the 6 mile undercliff, an overhanging ledge formed by landslides, beneath which palms and tropical plants grow in great profusion.
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Parkhurst, in the county of Isle of Wight (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction W)
Waymarked walks take you through woodlands inhabited by Red Squirrels.
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Carisbrooke, in the county of Isle of Wight (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction W)
Carisbrooke sits close to Newport on the lovely Isle of Wight.
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Cowes, in the county of Isle of Wight (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW)
The most famous yachting resort in the world. Cowes dates back to Tudor times and is divided in two by the River Medina, creating East and West Cowes
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Hayling Island, in the county of Hampshire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE)
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Shorwell, in the county of Isle of Wight (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction W)
The pretty village of Shorwell, with its three handsome Manor Houses, lies cradled in a wooded valley beneath the bare downs.
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All towns in Isle of WightComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Brading Station | (1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction SW) |
| Smallbrook Junction Station | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction W) |
| Rudmore Roundabout | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction N) |
| M27 Junction 12 (Portsbridge Roundabout) | (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction N) |
| Southampton Airport | (20.3 miles, 32.7 km, direction NW) |
| Bournemouth Airport | (31.9 miles, 51.4 km, direction W) |
| St Helens to London | (70.6 miles, 113.6 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in St Helens
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from St Helens center |
| Springvale Hotel & Restaurant | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction N) |
| Oaklands@Yarbridge | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SW) |
| Dorset Hotel | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction NW) |
| Ryde Castle | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction NW) |
| Belvedere Hotel | (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction SW) |
| The Parkbury Hotel | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction SW) |
| Beaufort House Hotel | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SW) |
| Ashleigh House Hotel | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SW) |
| Mount House | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction SW) |
| The Kenbury | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in St Helens |
