Hotels in St Helens

St Helens is located in Merseyside, England. It is a big town in the south west of the county of Lancashire in the UK. St Helens started off as a small town but it expanded in the 18th and 19th century due to the invasion of the Industrial Revolution. It became a centre for coal mining and glass making industries during that time. Cotton and linen industries were notable in the town as well. After the mid of the 19th century, St Helens grew to host copper smelting, salt, lime, and brewing industries too. There is no shortage of hotels in St Helens for you to stay at and relax.

St Helens has a rich sports scene with a rugby union and a league, football clubs, cricket clubs, and greyhound racing as well. You can visit the Citadel theatre on bridge street and the Theatre Royal on Corporation Street. If you are interested in history, visit the World of Glass Museum, the Pilkington Glass Museum, and the St Helens local museum. Make sure to get one of the hotels in St Helens which is closer to these touristy places.

If you want to relax outdoors in St Helens, visit one of the parks or open spaces. You can go to Taylor Park or Victoria Park, which is located in the centre of the town. Sherdley Park is another outdoor place you can visit. It has a zoo and if you go in the summer season, there is a funfair as well. Sports water fans can visit the Carr Mill Dam. You can also visit the Knowsley Safari Park in St Helens which has some of the most exotic animals and a Baboon Bus that takes you through the entire safari. If you just want to have a relaxed day out, go to the Inglenook Farm for a fun time at the farmhouse amidst beautiful flowers. There are several hotels in St Helens which are close to these amazing places.

Some of the best hotels in St Helens include The Premier Inn St Helens South which is available on selected nights from £39 and has a restaurant and bar. The hotel offers a number of family rooms and Wi-Fi is free in all areas of the hotel. Slightly more upmarket is the Mercure St Helens hotel boasting an indoor pool, a fully equipped gym and has a well-stocked bar and friendly restaurant. There are other great places to stay in St Helens such as The Eccleston Hotel, and the Parkview hotel and guest house.