St Helens (England) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Merseyside, England, UK
About St Helens (England)
Industry and population boomed in this area in the 18th century. The four towns of Sutton, Parr, Windle and Eccleston grew together and became known as St Helens, from St Elyn's chapel-of-ease in Parr. A town hall was built in 1839, and in 1868 St Helens was incorporated as a borough. The big drivers of its growth were coal-mining and glass, especially plate glass. These marched together because you need coke from coal to achieve the very high temperatures of glass furnaces, approaching 1600°C. Glass has been made for over 6000 years and the Romans introduced the technology across Europe. Early manufacture produced an uneven puddle, so when it was carved into squares to fill windows, glaziers naturally placed the thicker end at the base. This led to the misconception that glass is a weird
Top Attractions in St Helens (England)
Explore the best things to see and do in St Helens (England):
- ★Cineworld
- ★Knowsley Safari Park
- ★North West Museum of Road Transport
- ★Smithy Heritage Centre
- ★St Helens RFC
- ★World of Glass
Where to Eat in St Helens (England)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bruno's Rodizio
- 🍴Colours Restaurant
- 🍴La Casa Vieja
- 🍴Palace Balti
- 🍴Phoenix Plant-Based Eatery
- 🍴Red Cat
Where to Stay in St Helens (England)
- 🏨Hotel Mercure
- 🏨Mercure Haydock Hotel
- 🏨OYO Lakeside Haydock Hotel
- 🏨Travelodge
St Helens (England) Travel Guide Sections
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