World of Glass
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Overview
Ideal for all the family, this fascinating attraction is in the heart of St Helens, a town shaped by glass-making. Features include the world's first continuous glass-making furnace, and two museum galleries that show glass from antiquity and Victorian life in St Helens. Live glass-blowing demonstrations and a special effects film show are the highlight of any visit.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Mon-Sat 10-5 (Nov-Feb half term 10-4). Closed Sun, all BH Mons, 25-26 Dec & 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
A metropolitan county on the River Mersey, with Liverpool as its administrative centre, Merseyside incorporates the towns of Bootle, Birkenhead, St Helena, Wallasey, and Southport. In the 19th century, Liverpool was England’s second greatest port, and the area has been affected by urban deprivation and unemployment.
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