St Helens
Properties and events in St Helens
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Becoming St Helens Minster
There's been a church here since 1552, the current building is about to celebrate it's centenary and now we're becoming a minster. Join us on the journey!
Holy Cross & St Helen RC Church, St Helens
Guided tours of Historical Church and associated links.
Newton-le-Willows Library – Canal crafts
A free canal themed craft session suitable for children and a local history treasure hunt
No:7 Bottle Shop - Cannington Shaw
Come visit a late 19th Century Bottle making shop, feel the atmosphere and enjoy a guided tour and talk through its history and future.
Railways of the North: Rockets, Lions and Planets
Join us for a historical talk from Professor Paul Salveson that looks at the railways of the north, and railway development across the borough of St Helens as we approach the 200th anniversary of the Rainhill Trials.
St Helens Cemetery Heritage Tour
Heritage Walking Tour of St Helens Cemetery with an opportunity to visit the Sunrise and Sunset Chapels. Photographic exhibition and video with a short talk about the history of the crematorium building and memorial gardens.
St Helens in 50 Buildings
A talk from local author and poet Sue Gerrard looking at the stories behind a selection of buildings in the borough of St Helens
St Helens Library – Canal crafts
A free canal themed craft session suitable for children and a local history treasure hunt
St Helens Town Hall Tours
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Town Hall
St Teresa of Avila RC church Parish Centenary
St Teresa of Avila Parish, Newtown, St Helens is celebrating its Centenary in 2025. The church which opened in 1965, has displays on its architectural and design features, our parish history and our parish today.
Taylor Park - Pictures from the Past
Come along for a chat and to share your memories of Taylor Park
Treat Yourself at the Smithy
To tie in with our Shop Local exhibition, the Smithy is hosting a market for local sellers, with family-friendly craft activities and Tearoom serving delicious homemade cakes. Visitors can enter the 10th Great Eccleston Bake-off on Sunday 21st too!