St Helens facts for kids

St Helens or St. Helen's is a name used for many different places and things around the world. It often refers to towns, cities, islands, or even sports teams. This page will help you learn about some of the most well-known places and groups named St Helens.

Places Around the World Called St Helens

St Helens in Australia

• St Helens, Queensland (Fraser Coast Region): This is a small area in the Fraser Coast Region of Queensland.
• St Helens, Queensland (Toowoomba Region): Another area in Queensland, located in the Toowoomba Region.
• St Helens Beach, Queensland: A coastal area in the Mackay Region, known for its beach.
• St Helens, Tasmania: A town on the east coast of Tasmania, known for its fishing and as a gateway to the Bay of Fires.
  • St Helens Island: An island near the town of St Helens, Tasmania.
  • St Helens Airport: A small airport serving the St Helens area in Tasmania.
  • St Helens Important Bird Area: A special area recognized for its importance to birds, located near St Helens, Tasmania.
• St Helens, Victoria: A place in the state of Victoria.

St Helens in the United Kingdom

• St Helens, Merseyside: A large town in England, located in Merseyside. It is famous for its rugby league team.
  • Metropolitan Borough of St Helens: The local government area that includes the town of St Helens, Merseyside.
  • St Helens Central railway station: A train station in the center of St Helens, Merseyside.
  • St Helens Junction railway station: Another train station serving the St Helens area.
• St Helen's, Isles of Scilly: An uninhabited island in the Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall.
• St Helens, Isle of Wight: A village on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England.
• St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate: An old and important church in London, England.
• St. Helen's (skyscraper): A tall building in the City of London, also known as Aviva Tower.

St Helens in the United States

• Mount St. Helens: This is a famous active volcano located in Washington state. It is well-known for its major eruption in 1980, which changed its shape and caused a lot of damage. Scientists still study this volcano today.
• Saint Helens, Kentucky: A small community in Kentucky.
• St. Helens, Oregon: A city in Oregon, which is the county seat of Columbia County. It is located along the Columbia River.

Other Places Named St Helens

• St. Helens, Ontario: A community in Canada.
• St. Helen's, Booterstown: A place in Ireland.

Sports Teams and Venues

• St Helens R.F.C.: A very famous professional rugby league football club from St Helens, Merseyside, England. They are one of the most successful teams in rugby league history.
• St Helens Town A.F.C.: An association football (soccer) club also from St Helens, Merseyside.
• F.C. St Helens: Another association football club from Merseyside.
• St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground: A sports ground in Swansea, Wales, used for both rugby and cricket matches.

Schools Named St Helen's

• St Helen and St Katharine: An independent school for girls in southern England.
• St Helen's School: Another independent school for girls, located in Northwood, England.

Other Uses of St Helens

• St. Helens (film): A movie from 1981 that tells the story of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.