St Helens Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A river reflecting a brick building and a modern glass structure.
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Where to stay in St Helens

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A quiet street with houses, a brick building, and leafless trees.
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Haydock

Visitors to Haydock enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Sankey Valley Park is worth a stop.

Rainford

Though Rainford may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Knowsley Safari Park and Citadel Arts Centre.

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Thatto Heath

Though Thatto Heath may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sherdley Park and Citadel Arts Centre.

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Open Photo by Gary Rogers

Crank

While there might not be top attractions in Crank, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Knowsley Safari Park and Sherdley Park.

A large concrete sculpture of a human head with a wide mouth and prominent chin, set against a backdrop of trees and a partly cloudy sky.
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Open Photo by Deb & Alan's Travels

Clock Face

While Clock Face may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sherdley Park and Dream.

The Alan

The Alan

4 out of 5
18 Princess Street Manchester England
The price is £63 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£63
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Alan
TRIBE Manchester Airport

TRIBE Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is £93 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£93
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Runway Visitor Park and Quarry ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,002 reviews)
"Clean room, only stayed one night as catching an early flight. Not much around the hotel"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

TRIBE Manchester Airport
Daresbury Park Hotel

Daresbury Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Daresbury Park Warrington England
The price is £59 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£59
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Warrington. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Popular attractions Norton Priory Museum and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (414 reviews)
"Amazing value for money. Basic spa but nice touch for it to be included in the stay. Room is really clean and decorated lovely. Big tele and quiet during the night. Would 100% recommend and we would stay again. Only thing is we payed for breakfast, but it was standard and we wouldn’t have it again. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Daresbury Park Hotel
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Native Manchester

Native Manchester

4.5 out of 5
51 Ducie Street Manchester England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,248 reviews)
"Doors to the room and also secondary door to the small hallway are very heavy and incredibly loud when closing. This results in a high level of banging noise throughout the day and night. The breakfast is incredibly poor. Luke warm sausages in a dry bun, or very fatty bacon also in a dry bun. It ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Native Manchester
Whitworth Locke

Whitworth Locke

4 out of 5
74 Princess St. Manchester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,419 reviews)
"Rodents in room- tried to reach staff no communication"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Whitworth Locke
Citadines City Centre Liverpool

Citadines City Centre Liverpool

4 out of 5
72 Church Street Liverpool England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Citadines City Centre Liverpool
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Stay near popular St Helens attractions

Sherdley Park

6.0/10 (4 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Sherdley Park, a lovely green space in St Helens. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour & Museum

Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour & Museum

£26
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Liverpool Football Club Stadium Tour & Museum
Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool- Fully Guided

Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool- Small Groups

£28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool- Small Groups
Strawberry Fields Forever

Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

£22
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Beatles Magical Mystery Tour
Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour

Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour

£26
per adult
Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour
Liverpool: Guided City Walking Tour

Liverpool: Guided City Walking Tour

£14
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Liverpool: Guided City Walking Tour
Picture 4 for Activity Liverpool: Amphibious Tour and Royal Albert Dock Splashdown

Liverpool: Amphibious Tour and Royal Albert Dock Splashdown

£28
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Liverpool: Amphibious Tour and Royal Albert Dock Splashdown
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Cities near St Helens

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Liverpool

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Warrington

A large suspension bridge with three towers, a calm river, and a sunset sky.

Widnes

A canal with buildings on one side and a grassy area with red shrubs in the foreground.

Wigan

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