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The World Of Glass 📍Museum and Visitor Centre in St Helens
🗓️ Wednesday to Sunday & Bank Holidays / 10am to 4pm Fabulous canal side cafe selling great coffee and food.
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The World of Glass is an award winning Visitor Centre in the heart of St Helens, Merseyside. Glass blowing demonstrations, film show, Museum Collections telling the story of glass and the Town of St Helens. Add in a victorian furnace and tunnels, three art galleries and you have a great day out. Buy work from leading artists, beautiful gifts and cards and plenty of pocket money toys. St Helens Library is also located in the World of Glass offering superb facilities.

Creepy Crafternoons! We will be starting our Halloween adventures next Saturday and It’s time to get your spooky craft o...
18/10/2026

Creepy Crafternoons!

We will be starting our Halloween adventures next Saturday and It’s time to get your spooky craft on this Halloween Half Term!

Join us for two creepy and creative afternoons where you can make your own Halloween-inspired creations to take home.

- Saturday 24 October – Halloween Paper Hand Puppets
- Saturday 31 October – Flapping Bats

- 12pm–2:30pm
- £2.50 per child
- The World of Glass
- Pay at reception

Come along and get crafty… if you dare!

TODAY!Staff Picks- Exhibitions in FocusJoin a member of our team at 1pm every Thursday and Saturday as we take a closer ...
17/10/2026

TODAY!

Staff Picks- Exhibitions in Focus

Join a member of our team at 1pm every Thursday and Saturday as we take a closer look at a selected piece from our current exhibitions. Discover the artists, techniques and stories behind the work, and see it from a whole new perspective.

Thursdays & Saturdays
1pm
Until 31st October 2026
FREE

Featured Artwork Saturday 17th October 2026
Recycling Narratives, Whispering Sweet Nothing by Hannah Gibson

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Witches Balls Bauble Blowing!Get ready for a spooky glassblowing experience this Halloween season!Join us for a 30-minut...
16/10/2026

Witches Balls Bauble Blowing!

Get ready for a spooky glassblowing experience this Halloween season!

Join us for a 30-minute glassblowing taster session and create your very own witches ball. You'll choose your colours and style before having a go at blowing your own glass creation together.

✨ Due to demand, we've released a brand-new date on Sunday 18th October - but there are only a few tickets remaining!

Ages 10+
One ticket is for two people
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the same ticket
NEW: Sunday 18 October (limited tickets remaining)

Book now via our website: https://www.worldofglass.com/whats-on/

THIS SATURDAY! Autumn Crafternoons are coming.Got little ones who love getting crafty? Looking for something fun to do t...
15/10/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Autumn Crafternoons are coming.
Got little ones who love getting crafty? Looking for something fun to do together on an autumn weekend?

Join us every Saturday in October for our Autumn-themed Crafternoons, packed with creative activities for little makers!

-Saturdays throughout October
-12pm–2:30pm
-£2.50 per child (Pay on the day)
-The World of Glass

And, of course, we’ll be getting extra spooky during Halloween Half Term with our Creepy Crafternoons! 👻
Come along, get creative and make something to take home!

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted two awards at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2026 ✨ La...
14/10/2026

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted two awards at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2026

✨ Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
✨ Independent Tourism Business of the Year

We’re incredibly proud to be recognised alongside so many fantastic businesses and attractions across the Liverpool City Region.

A huge thank you to our amazing team and everyone who continues to support us. This recognition means so much, and we’re looking forward to celebrating with everyone in February!



Staff Picks- Exhibitions in FocusEver wondered about the stories behind the artwork in our exhibitions?Join a member of ...
14/10/2026

Staff Picks- Exhibitions in Focus

Ever wondered about the stories behind the artwork in our exhibitions?

Join a member of our team at 1pm every Thursday and Saturday as we take a closer look at a selected piece from our current exhibitions. Discover the artists, techniques and stories behind the work, and see it from a whole new perspective.

Thursdays & Saturdays
1pm
Until 31 October 2026
FREE

Featured Artwork Thursday 15 October 2026
Carabus Intricatus by KT Yun
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Still wondering what exciting adventure you and your mini ghouls can get up to this Halloween? We’ve got a Halloween spo...
13/10/2026

Still wondering what exciting adventure you and your mini ghouls can get up to this Halloween?

We’ve got a Halloween spooktacular adventure waiting for you at The World of Glass.

Join us for an evening packed with Halloween fun, where you’ll get to:

👻 Explore our Victorian Tank House with our very own Ghostly Guide
🧪 Mix up some magic in a potion-making lesson with our resident Potion Master
🎨 Get creative with some creepy crafts
🥪 Refuel with a spooky snack box, including a sandwich, drink and snack!

📅 Thursday 29th October

Choose your spooky session:
✨3pm–4:30pm – Quiet event
✨5pm–6:30pm
✨7pm–8:30pm

Ready for a frightfully fun family adventure? Gather your little monsters and book your places before they vanish into the night! (don't forget to dress up!)

Book now: https://www.worldofglass.com/whats-on/

✨ SOLD OUT… AGAIN!Our Witches Balls Bauble Blowing has been so popular that we’ve released in AN EXTRA DATE!Fancy gettin...
12/10/2026

✨ SOLD OUT… AGAIN!

Our Witches Balls Bauble Blowing has been so popular that we’ve released in AN EXTRA DATE!

Fancy getting creative this Halloween? Join us for a spooky 30-minute glassblowing taster session where you’ll choose your own colours and style before having a go at blowing your very own magical witches’ ball!

Here’s what you need to know:
✨ Ages 10+
✨ One ticket covers TWO people
✨ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on the same ticket

These sessions are proving super popular, so don’t hang about — snap up your tickets before they disappear again!

Book now via our website: https://www.worldofglass.com/whats-on/

Who’s ready to make a little Halloween magic?

Saturday Crafts Are Here! Every Saturday, we’ll have a themed weekend craft waiting for you! Simply pop in, pay £2.50 at...
10/10/2026

Saturday Crafts Are Here!

Every Saturday, we’ll have a themed weekend craft waiting for you!

Simply pop in, pay £2.50 at reception, grab your craft and take a seat — it’s as easy as that! 💛

And as we get closer to Halloween, things are getting a little more… SPOOKY!

Whether you’re crafting with little ones, getting creative with friends or just fancy making something yourself, there’s something different to enjoy each week.

- Every Saturday
-12pm – 2.30pm
-£2.50 per craft
-Just pop in — no need to book

Want to see what spooky creations we have in store?

Head over to our website or click the link to find out more! https://www.worldofglass.com/whats-on/

Staff Picks – Exhibitions in Focus What catches your eye when you walk around our exhibitions? And what stories might be...
09/10/2026

Staff Picks – Exhibitions in Focus

What catches your eye when you walk around our exhibitions? And what stories might be hiding behind the work?

Every Thursday and Saturday at 1pm, one of our team members will be sharing their thoughts on a different piece from our current exhibitions — exploring the artists, ideas, techniques and stories that make each work unique.

Tomorrow: Saturday 10th October 2026
🕐 1pm
Grisel Pereyra – Essence (Instagram: .artist)
With lovely Jess & Jasmine from the team!

📆 Every Thursday & Saturday until 31st October
🎟️ FREE

Come along, take a closer look and discover something new about a work you might otherwise walk straight past.

Address

Chalon Way East
Saint Helens
WA101BX

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+44174422766

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