World of Glass Family Fun Day
The World of Glass, Chalon Way East, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1BX
This Heritage Open Days Come along to The World of Glass on Saturday 7th September between 12pm and 3pm for our Family Fun Day. There will be free heritage craft activities for all the family, access to our museum galleries and Grade II* listed Tank House is free as always, but we will be also be offering a free peak into out Hot Glass studio where you can watch our talented Glass Makers create amazing pieces of glass from scratch using techniques that have been around for 1000's of years.
You can also join one of our free tours around the site and learn about the history of the glass industry in St Helens from our expert tour guides.
The Heritage Open Days Family Fun Day has been funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the Creative Underground project. A two-year NLHF Project coordinated by St Helens Archive Service.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- Tours at 12pm, 1pm, and, 2pm. meeting points will be signposted within The World of Glass.
Location & directions
The World of Glass, Chalon Way East, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1BX
- Directions:
- The World of Glass is located in St Helens town centre and is easily accessible via Train- St Helens Central Station is a 5 minute walk away; Bus- with a range of bus stops located around the town centre within a 5 minute walk distance, and we have a visitor carpark on site (this is a pay and display car park).
- Contact on day:
- Katie Wade
- Telephone number:
- +44174422766
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The Tank House has limited seating, and the tunnels are only wheelchair accessible from one side, signage is available to show the correct way around to go.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
