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What’s On

There’s always lots going on at The World of Glass. Click the links below to find out more.

What's On Our Events
1st April 1-2.15pm Find out more
1st April 11am-12.15pm Accessible Session Find out more
1st April 3pm-4.15pm Find out more
2nd April Find out more
9th April Find out more
Easter Holidays Family fun- Saturday 28th March-Sunday 12th April.

Get ready for a fun-filled Easter at our venue! This year, families can enjoy a mix of hands-on creativity, springtime crafting, and an exciting Easter trail with a very special competition.

Follow the trail, solve the clues, and enjoy a seasonal adventure!
As part of the trail, children will also have the chance to design their very own glass Easter egg. All entries will be judged — and the winning design will be brought to life by our resident glassblower, creating a truly unique keepsake!

Throughout the holidays, children can get creative with a range of spring and Easter-themed craft activities, perfect for all ages and great for taking home handmade treasures and if you really want to have fun you can book onto our Easter experience!

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Every 3rd Saturday of the Month Family Crafternoon session

Every third weekend of the month we will have a new craft activity for the kids! Saturday 21st March Pay £2.50 at reception to access our crafting goodies.

ARTIST CALL OUT Glass Muse

Ahead of the International Festival of Glass 2026, The World of Glass is launching Glass Muse at the Godfrey Pilkington Gallery. Local, national, and international artists are invited to submit new work inspired by rarely seen objects from the Pilkington Glass Collection.

These collection pieces will be on display in the World of Glass Museum for artists to view. Find out how you can apply and if you can’t visit us in person you can view photographs of the artifacts by clicking the link below.

Artist call out
14th March-11th April Exhibition: Its all in the Technique
Exhibition Dates:14 March – 11 April 2026
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is delighted to present ‘It’s All in the Technique’, an exhibition celebrating excellence and innovation in contemporary glassmaking.
Held at The World of Glass in St. Helens from 14 March to 11 April 2026, the exhibition will showcase outstanding work by UK-based CGS members whose practice demonstrates exciting and accomplished techniques across a wide range of glass processes.
Exhibiting artists include: Petri Anderson, Sarah Brown, Karen Browning, Madeline Bunyan, Ian Chadwick, Kerry Collison, Maria Donnai, Cheryl Gould, Jianyong Guo, Annie James, Kira Phoenix K’inan, Manuela Kagerbauer, Laura Kriefman, Julie Light, Graham Miller, Pratibha Mistry, Tracy Nicholls, Linda Norris, Stacey Poultney, Laxmi Priya, Verity Pulford, Georgia Redpath, Morag Reekie, Nicholas Rutherford, Sally Scott, Cathryn Shilling, Elizabeth Sinkova, Amelia Skachill Burke, Helen Slater Stokes, Deborah Timperley, Frans Wesselman, Yujie Yang, Zixuan Zhang and Maria Zulueta.
From kiln-formed and blown glass to casting, cold-working, engraving, and mixed processes, It’s All in the Technique highlights the technical mastery, creativity, and material understanding that define the very best in contemporary glass art.
28–31 August 2026 2026 International Festival of Glass

The 2026 International Festival of Glass is coming to St Helens, UK, from 28–31 August 2026, led by the Glass Art Society. Taking place over the August bank holiday, the festival will celebrate the art, history, and future of glass in a town famous for its glassmaking heritage and home to The World of Glass, which will serve as the main hub for events.

Visitors can explore major exhibitions including the British Glass Biennale — which will continue on display until 1st November — the International Bead and Jewellery Exhibition, and the International GAS Member Exhibition, showcasing outstanding glass art from the UK and around the world. Alongside exhibitions, there will be talks, family-friendly activities, special events, and opportunities to purchase unique glass artworks.

Artists can also take part through juried submissions (deadline 1 March 2026) and specialist masterclasses delivered in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University.

With over 500 artists and glass enthusiasts involved, the festival promises an inspiring celebration of glass for all ages.