Sherdley Park
St Helens' biggest park. Play areas, open space and a walled garden, and it costs nothing.
World of Glass
St Helens, Merseyside
Better than it sounds, and free: live glassblowing demonstrations, interactive science aimed at younger children, and the story of the town that made the world's windows. There is a picnic area and a small playground outside.
Time your visit around the glassblowing - watching molten glass become a vase is the moment that sticks. An honest wet-morning winner.
Know before you go
- Check glassblowing demonstration times on arrival - it is the thing they will talk about after.
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