Visit a real-life 'Dream'
Less than a 40-minute drive from Liverpool and 50 minutes from Manchester, St. Helens is a large Merseyside town, known among several things as home to a stunning 20-metre high sculpture known as 'Dream'. Commissioned by ex-miners and St Helens' Council, the piece is of a girl's head - her eyes closed as if she's dreaming. The artwork was designed with the aim of inspiring future generations.
Visit the award-winning World of Glass
Ideal for children and grown-ups alike, this museum explains the history of glass and its impact on almost everything in our lives. The live glass-blowing demonstrations and special effects film brings the experience to life. There's a shop and great value cafe too if you fancy souvenirs and snacks.
Lions and tigers and birds at Knowsley Safari Park
Visit Nearby Knowsley Safari Park and its inhabitants: 700 exotic animals large and small. These include lions, tigers, elephants, sea lions, meerkats and baboons. There's a five-mile safari drive experience, a kids club, a birds of prey display and much more.