Venue Information
Important information about what the museum offers.
Important information about what the museum offers.
Situated right beside the Sankey canal and just a stone’s throw from St Helens train station, The World of Glass offers a uniquely flexible venue with something for everyone. Alongside our visitor attraction, we provide a wide range of conferencing and meeting solutions, plus welcoming spaces for community events, classes, and creative gatherings. For something a little different, our quirky Tank House No. 9 is perfect for standout events. With an on-site café and a relaxing canal side garden, The World of Glass is an attractive, convenient, and memorable venue for all kinds of occasions
The World of Glass offers three versatile hireable spaces—a bright gallery, a flexible suite, and a fully equipped auditorium—ideal for meetings, events, workshops, and performances.
In 2009, the city of Stuttgart extended a generous gesture of friendship to St Helens by gifting a specially designed vine garden beside The World of Glass. The vines planted are of the variety known in Germany as Spätburgunder (commonly called Pinot Noir). The garden’s design honours Stuttgart’s iconic vine terraces while drawing inspiration from St Helens’ industrial glass heritage.
Local nature enthusiast Brian Seddon has embraced the garden’s spirit of connection and growth. He has collected vine cuttings from the garden and is nurturing them at Thatto Heath train station, extending the original gift into the wider community.
Brian also builds and tends bee hives at venues such as Shakespeare North, and in 2021 he developed a partnership with Knauf to create hives at Ravenhead Dam, where 100,000 honeybees now pollinate wildflowers and fruit trees across the region.
To find out more about Brain Seddons work
We are excited to welcome school groups to our newly reimagined Museum and Art Gallery, The World of Glass. We look forward to welcoming you.
We are currently looking for several positions to be filled. We are also always grateful for any volunteer help. As a charity we rely on the valuable help of a team of volunteers.
Our Cafe and Garden is the perfect place to relax over a bite to eat.
The World of Glass shop contains beautiful and unique pieces of glass made here on the premises. If we haven’t got what you are looking for we are happy to make something especially for you. We also offer a sensitive and private service to include ashes, from loved ones, in bespoke crafted glass.
We welcome groups of over 20 for guided tours. Price per head is £18 (including VAT) which includes tea and coffee on arrival, tour and glass blowing, and lunch in the cafe with a selection of sandwiches and wraps. Coach parking is provided also.
Our cafe can seat 120 covers and offers a selection of home cooked food and snacks. We can cater for events and conferences too. email info@worldofglass.com for more information
We have experience of many different types of events, and we have offered exclusive use of the building before. email info@worldofglass.com
Of course, we can tailor your visit to your key curriculum focus. Email info@worldofglass.com for more information.