Towns & cities · South East England
St Helens
Also known as: St Helens, Ynys Wyth
St Helens — village and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brading · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Helens, the nearest railway station is Brading, located 2.9 km away. Entry to the area is free.
About
St Helens is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,213 people. Address: PO33. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England". Coordinates: 50.6980°, -1.1124°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brading Marshes to St. Helen's Ledges SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Helens is a village and civil parish located on the eastern side of the Isle of Wight. The village developed around village greens. This is claimed to be the largest in England but some say it is the second largest. The greens are often used for cricket matches during the summer and football in the winter, and also include a children's playground. The village is a short distance from the coast, about a ten-minute walk to St Helens Duver. The Duver was once the location of the island's first golf course (one of England's first golf courses), which for a while was almost as famous as the golf course at St Andrews. It is now a popular beach for tourists during the summer season and is protected by the National Trust. It is linked to other parts of the island by Southern Vectis bus route 8 serving Ryde, Bembridge, Sandown and Newport including intermediate villages.
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Background
History
The origin of St Helens seems to revolve around the Cluniac Priory and the monastic church, built circa 1080. In 1340 a French raid landed at St Helens but was repulsed by Sir Theobald Russell. In 1346 Edward III set sail from St Helens to invade Normandy. After Henry V suppressed the alien priories in 1414 the old church became the parish church. The original church eventually became unsafe and a new one was built further inland. In 1720 a great wave destroyed the old church, though the church tower still stands to this day; the seaward side is painted as a sea mark. It is believed that Admiral Lord Nelson's last view of England was of the St Helens seamark - HMS Victory had anchored…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6980, -1.1124
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- St Helens
- Postcode
- PO33
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Population
- 1,213
- Nearest railway station
- Brading — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1860807 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Helens, Isle of Wight (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St helens old church1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Villages · 0.1 km
Eddington Manor
Stately homes · 0.4 km
St. Helen's Church, St. Helens
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Carpenters Farm Campsite
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Nodes Point Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
St Helen's Old Church (ruin)
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Kerry Fields
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Bembridge harbour
Marinas · 1.3 km
Bembridge Point Beach
Beaches · 1.4 km
Hill Farmhouse
Farms (open to visitors) · 1.4 km
Priory Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Palmer Memorial Fountain
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
St Helens is a town located in South East England with a population of 1,213. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,213
- Constituency
- Isle of Wight East
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Things to see in St Helens
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Alan Hersey Nature Reserve
Alan Hersey Nature Reserve — nature reserve on the Isle of Wight.
📷 5📷 5Beaches · South East England
Bembridge Point Beach
Bembridge Point Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · South East England
Bembridge Windmill
Bembridge Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Brading Marshes RSPB reserve
Brading Marshes RSPB reserve — RSPB nature reserve on the Isle of Wight.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Eddington Manor
Eddington Manor — manor house in St. Helens, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge
Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge — grade II listed church in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Distilleries · South East England
Isle of Wight Distillery
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📷 5Forts · South East England
No Man's Land Fort
No Man's Land Fort — Historic fort, dating to 1867.
📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Nunwell House
Nunwell House — country house in Brading, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Priory Bay
Priory Bay — bay on the north-east coast of the Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
RSPB Brading Marshes
RSPB Brading Marshes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · South East England
Seagrove Bay
Seagrove Bay — bay on the northeast coast of the Isle of Wight, England.
📷 5Zoos & aquariums · South East England
Seaview Wildlife Encounter
Seaview Wildlife Encounter — wildlife park in Seaview, Isle of Wight, England.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
St Helen's Old Church (ruin)
St Helen's Old Church (ruin) is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Lighthouses · South East England
St Helens Fort
St Helens Fort — sea fort with lighthouse in the Solent close to the Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St. Helen's Church, St. Helens
St. Helen's Church, St. Helens — church in Nettlestone and Seaview, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St. Mary's Church, Brading
St. Mary's Church, Brading — church in Brading, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St. Peter's Church, Seaview
St. Peter's Church, Seaview — church in Nettlestone and Seaview, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Whitecliff Bay
Whitecliff Bay — bay on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight, England, UK.
Nearby
📷 5Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Eddington Manor
Eddington Manor — manor house in St. Helens, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St. Helen's Church, St. Helens
St. Helen's Church, St. Helens — church in Nettlestone and Seaview, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Carpenters Farm Campsite
Carpenters Farm Campsite — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Nodes Point Holiday Park
Nodes Point Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
St Helen's Old Church (ruin)
St Helen's Old Church (ruin) is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near St Helens
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Carpenters Farm Campsite
Carpenters Farm Campsite — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Nodes Point Holiday Park
Nodes Point Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Beaper Farm Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Whitefield Forest Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Sunrise Hill Camping
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Forelands Pop-up Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South East England
Vernon Cottage
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📷 7Cafés · South East England
Pencil Cottage
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Helens?
- St Helens is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO33), in the parish of St Helens.
- What is St Helens?
- St Helens — village and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England.
- How do I get to St Helens?
- The nearest railway station is Brading, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO33.
- Is St Helens a protected site?
- Yes — St Helens is part of the Brading Marshes to St. Helen's Ledges SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Helens free to visit?
- Yes, St Helens is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Helens?
- The nearest railway station is Brading, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO33.