St Helens Duver

Important notice -

All our houses, gardens, parks, toilets, cafes, shops and car parks are now closed to further restrict the spread of coronavirus.

Sand dunes with a royal history and great coastal views

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Coronavirus update 

From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.

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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.

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St Helens Duver

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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