To be found in the North West of England St Helens was until recent times a village but its geographic location and communication links have helped the town grow in importance in the last 100 years. St Helens has a natural geology that provided coal, the fuel of the Industrial Revolution, and the local mineral deposits were exploited to the full leading to glass and copper also being produced in the area. The natural resources were there and to ensure its growth St Helens had to be able to transport the goods to the consumers and the Sankey Navigation Canal was conveniently located to accomplish this task. St Helens became the centre of the glass industry with many well known companies basing their operations in the town. Mining, brewing, glass manufacture and copper production provided a demand for a workforce and the towns rapid growth in population clearly demonstrates how successful the area was becoming. In the early 1800’s St Helens population stood at around 10,000 people, by 1900 it had grown to 125,000. Today the heavy industries on which St Helens based its success have all but gone however due to its unique location and transport links St Helens retains its importance and stature as a town that boasts a wide range of modern facilities with excellent road and rail links that are demanded and enjoyed by its residents.
Attraction
Rainford Gallery
World of Glass
Budget
Parkview Hotel *book online*
Premier Inn St. Helens North *book online*
Premier Inn St. Helens South *book online*
Travelodge Haydock St. Helens *book online*
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Deborah Lister Academy of Dance
Yoga - Harmony Holistics
Club
Council
St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council
Dentist
A Cheung and Associate
Alverna House Dental Practice
Victoria Square Dental Practice
Doctor
Acorn Surgery
Bethany Medical Centre
Central Surgery
Halefield Family Medical Centre
Lancaster House Medical Centre
Estate Agent
Brown John & CoCross Stewart G
David Davies Estate Agent
Reeds Rains Estate Agents
Whitegates Estate Agency Ltd
Golf Club
Grange Park Golf Club
Houghwood Golf Club
Sherdley Park Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
JJB Sports Health Club
LivingWell St Helens
Market
Broad Oak Social Club Car Boot
Chalon Way Car Boot
Earlestown Flea Market & Car Boot
Earlestown Market
St Mary's Market
Performing Arts
McNamara School Of Irish Dancing
St Helens Choral Society
Theatre Royal
Pub and Bar
Glad HousePickled Egg
Red Cat
Royal Oak
Stanley Arms
The Sutton Oak
Union Inn
Welcome
York
Solicitor
Forster Dean Ltd
Grindrods
Hattons Solicitors
Stephensons
Taxi
Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
Haydock CC (Cricket)
Liverpool St Helens FC (Rugby Union)
Prescot Hockey Club (Men's Hockey)
Rainford CC (Cricket)
Ruskin Park R.F.C (Rugby Union)
Samurai Cowley (Martial Arts)
St Helens (Rugby League)
St Helens (Men's Hockey)
St Helens (Women's Hockey)
St Helens Combat Club (Martial Arts)
St Helens Junior TTC (Table Tennis)
St Helens Recreation CC (Cricket)
Sutton (St Helens) CC (Cricket)
Shops
Victoria Flowers
Boots
Dolland & Aitchison
Early Learning Centre
Rymans
ACL Garden Supplies
Suregrow Garden Centre
Splendid Pets
The Pets Emporium
Jacksons Chemist
Howards Opticians
The Floathouse
Windsors World Of Shoes
Sidewalk
Evans
J D Sports
PC World
Forster Organic Meats
Only Natural
H Samuel
Peacocks
Mothercare
B&Q
Eye Visits - Mobile Opticians
Pets At Home
Topshop
BHS
The Wedding Place
Activities
St Helens CRC(Cycling)
Places to Stay near St Helens
Parkview Hotel (1.27 miles)
The hotel is circa 1890 Victorian Mansion and is situated on the corner of Prescot Road (A58) and Lugsmore Lane (B5413). It is facing Taylor Park, one of the largest parks and lakes in the ... More | visit website
Premier Inn St. Helens North (1.54 miles)
Located next to the A580 within easy reach of the M6, a short drive from both Liverpool and Manchester. Situated next to Carr Mill Dam with good views of the lake. Local attractions include Haydock ... More | visit websitePremier Inn St. Helens South (2.58 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M62 just off the A570. For shops and local amenities St. Helens town centre is only 2 miles away. Conveniently located for Lea Green train station. Our St. Helens ... More | visit websiteRamada Encore Haydock (3.16 miles)
This exciting, new hotel, opened in February 2008 is a simple, stylish, vibrant and upbeat boutique concept, featuring comfortable, contemporary accommodation and innovative design. All bedrooms are bright, spacious and have all ... More
Premier Inn Liverpool Rainhill (3.26 miles)
Located within easy reach of the M62, junction 7. Conveniently situated for Rainhill train station, with excellent links to Liverpool city centre, Liverpool Airport and Knowsley safari park. There are a variety of retail parks ... More | visit websiteTravelodge Haydock St. Helens (3.26 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Hillcrest Hotel (4.49 miles)
Village Hotel Whiston (4.55 miles)
Just 400 yards from the M57/M62, this modern hotel has a leisure club (with swimming pool), restaurant, pub and cafe, all within easy reach of Liverpool (8 miles) and Warrington (15 ... More
Premier Inn Haydock Park (Wigan South) (4.55 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M6 and on the A580, a major road link for Manchester and Liverpool. Conveniently located for Newton-le-Willows train station. For shopping the Trafford Centre is just 10 miles ... More | visit websitePremier Inn Liverpool (Tarbock) (4.89 miles)
Within easy reach of the M62 and M57. Conveniently located for Huyton train station. Ideal for Liverpool John Lennon airport, this hotel is just 4 miles away. Ideally situated for both business and leisure guests, ... More | visit websiteBrit Quote: |
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