St Helens Duver

A young girl rockpooling at St Helens Duver

Sand dunes with a royal history and great coastal views

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St Helens Duver

Things to see and do

Childern discovering a crab in a rockpool

See what you can get up to 

From rock pooling and walking, to wildflowers and spotting boats on the horizon, there's plenty to see and do at the Duver.

A grassy path entices the walker onto St Helens Duver

Our links and ledges walk 

Explore the Duver on this moderately challenging coastal walk taking in the seashore and a picturesque village.

View from Freshwater Bay of Tennyson Down, Isle of Wight

More about visiting the Isle of Wight 

Whether its walking, cycling, family fun, wildlife or history that interests you, you can find it all on the Isle of Wight.

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History

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  • The tower of St Helen's old church

    The story of St Helen's Old Church 

    Learn about the first church at St Helens and find out how it fell into the decline which led to its dismantling.

  • The beach at Nodes Point

    Smugglers: a rags to riches story 

    There's a rich history of smuggling here at the Duver - read on to find out about the smugglers themselves and the involvement of a baroness.

  • A wave of people taking the annual walk out to St Helen's Fort at low spring tide

    The fort 

    Despite its history of warfare, the fort at St Helens has now become the imposing destination of a mass unofficial walk.

National Trust archaeologist at work

Our early history 

Discover the history of our early years, dating right back to the Old Stone Age with archaeological finds covering the last thousand years.

The Old Clubhouse, St Helen's Duver

The Royal Isle of Wight Golf Club 

Learn about the first golf club on the Isle of Wight, once a thriving scene with visiting celebrities and even royals.

Boats gracefully decaying on the edge of St Helen's Duver

Our maritime history 

Learn about the importance of St Helens port from the early 13th century and find out what has become of it today.

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Wildlife

An orange tip butterfly resting on a wildflower

Wildlife spotting 

Come wildlife spotting at the Common and you could find Hebridean sheep, Alexanders flowers, red squirrels, Blackcap and many other small birds.

A close-up of a common field grasshopper

Insects 

Our varied habitat has attracted many kinds of insects - including two threatened species. Find out about the different species who call the Duver their home.

Five Brent geese inflight across a bright blue sky

Birdlife 

Our varied habitats provide a haven for birds, particularly those migrating from far away. See which environments the different birds prefer, from the lagoon to the shore.

Rock pools at Nodes Point

Wildlife to discover on the shore 

We've discovered plenty of wildlife along our shoreline, particularly in the depths of our rock pools. Find out what you could discover on a trip to the Duver.

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Places to stay

The Old Club House holiday cottage at St Helens Duver on the Isle of Wight
St Helens Duver   Isle of Wight

A coastal retreat

Enjoy at break by the sea at one of our holiday cottages. Old Church Lodge and The Old Club House are close to the beach and village of St Helens, where you'll find a pub and restaurant.

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Get involved

People sitting on the chalk cliffs at Tennyson Down, Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Association 

Find out more about how you can join the Isle of Wight Association, and support the work of the National Trust.

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