St Helens Duver

The sandy edge to what was once the golf links on St Helens Duver — Sand dunes and marram grass between the old golf links and the sea at St Helens Duver

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.

Sand dunes with a royal history and great coastal views

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Visiting information for this winter

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

St Helens Duver

Things to see and do

The sandy beach at Nodes Point with a boat in the distance

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.

Childern discovering a crab in a rockpool

Rock pooling at St Helen's Duver

The limestone ledges off St Helens Duver on the Isle of Wight are one of the best places in southern England to go rock pooling.

Walking

Spring wildflowers bloom by St Helens lagoon, besides the Duver

Down on the Duver

Enjoy a short but varied coastal walk exploring St Helens Duver, a sandy spit of land on the eastern tip of the Island, rich in wildlife and history.

A grassy path entices the walker onto St Helens Duver

Links and ledges walk, discover the Duver

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

St Helens Duver

History

The tower of St Helen's old church

The beach at Nodes Point

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

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.

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.

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.

St Helens Duver

Wildlife

An orange tip butterfly resting on a wildflower — Look out for orange tip butterflies

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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Bembridge Windmill, Isle of Wight

Bembridge Windmill

The only surviving windmill on the Isle of Wight

A yellowish winter sun bathes Red Cliff and Culver Cliff in an eerie light

Bembridge Fort and Downs

An unrestored Victorian fort set on dramatic chalk cliffs and open downland with coastal views

Gnarled leafless trees in the winter sunshine in Borthwood Copse

Borthwood Copse

Paths wind through ancient oak woodland with sunny glades

Dark clouds gather over the steep-sided Coombe Bottom below Ventnor radar station

Ventnor Downs

Dramatic views from the highest point on the Island

Sand whispering along East Head, as the weather builds

East Head

Shifting sand dunes, salt marsh and flowing tides

Lynchets and sheep tracks along the side of Chilerton Down are highlighted by the slanting sunlight

Chillerton Down

An impressive flank of open downland

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St Helens Duver

Prices

Admission free

What is Gift Aid?

Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.

Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:

Gift Aid Admission
Standard Admission

If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.

Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.

An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:

	Gift Aid	Standard
Amount paid by visitor	£11.00	£10.00
Tax refund from Government*	£2.75	£0.00
Total received by the National Trust	£13.75	£10.00

*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.

St Helens Duver

Opening times

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.

Mon 25
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