Museums & Galleries · Merseyside
World of Glass
📍 WA10 1BX
Photo: Ian Greig (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Step into a recreated Victorian town
- Explore the properties of glass through hands-on optics
- View contemporary glass from leading designers
- Try hot glass blowing experiences
- See exhibitions including the British Glass Biennale
The World of Glass tells the story of how St Helens became a world leader in glass making, with a recreated Victorian town to walk through and reliving life from the last century. You can explore the science of glass with periscopes, microscopes and lenses, and admire contemporary glass pieces from some of the world's leading makers. There are also hands-on hot glass blowing experiences on offer, suited to individuals, couples, corporate groups or team outings. It's a good stop for anyone interested in local heritage and craft. The attraction is in St Helens, close to St Helens Central station, just 0.3 miles away, and there are 16 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays if you fancy making a longer visit of it.
Practical details
- Booking
- Glass blowing experiences available for individuals, couples and groups
- Best for
- Corporate clients or team experiences
From the attraction's own website on 18 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ WiFi
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to World of Glass into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- St Helens Central 0.3 miles
- Thatto Heath 1.4 miles
- Lea Green 1.7 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page