Parks · North West England
Helsby
In or near Little Stanney.
Helsby — a park in wales-north, United Kingdom.
John S Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Helsby · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Helsby is a park in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Helsby is a park located in North Wales. It offers a variety of green spaces and recreational facilities for public use. The park is known for its scenic views and natural surroundings.
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Background
History
On Helsby Hill, the remains of a promontory hillfort, 1.9ha in area, have been excavated. A buried soil was found under the hillfort containing fossilised pollen dating to the late Mesolithic to early Neolithic, between 7000 and 3001 BC. Further evidence suggests a burning episode dating to the early Neolithic occupation or woodland clearance dating to 4000BC to 2351 BC. The bivallate hillfort is protected on the south and east by two parallel ramparts and an unusual type of inturned entrance 11 yards (10 m) wide. There were three phases of hillfort construction at Helsby. The first stone rampart was constructed in the middle to late Bronze Age (1250–1050 cal BC) and consisted of a bank…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2730, -2.7700
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Helsby
- Postcode
- WA6 0DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Nearest railway station
- Helsby — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Helsby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Helsby railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
Helsby Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Helsby Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Helsby Hillfort
Hill forts · 0.5 km
Helsby hill fort
Vineyards · 0.5 km
Helsby War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
St Paul's Church, Helsby
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Helsby Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.2 km
St John the Evangelist's Church, Alvanley
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Hapsford Hall
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Folly tower south west of Fox Hill
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
The Ridgeway Country Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Heritage railway stations · North West England
Helsby railway station
Helsby railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Helsby Hill
Helsby Hill — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 141 m.
📷 5📷 3Hill forts · North West England
Helsby Hillfort
Helsby Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
Helsby hill fort
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📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Helsby War Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Helsby
Places to stay
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The Old Pumping Station
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Rangeway Bank Farm
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The Norton Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Ye Gardeners Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helsby?
- Helsby is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA6 0DA), in the parish of Helsby.
- What is Helsby?
- Helsby — a park in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Helsby?
- The nearest railway station is Helsby, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA6 0DA.
- Is Helsby free to visit?
- Yes, Helsby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Helsby?
- The nearest railway station is Helsby, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA6 0DA.