Alexandra Park, St. Helens
Creative Tourist
The 1960’s, grade II listed Alexandra Park is the former home of Pilkingtons Glass Head Quarters in St. Helens.
What's on near Alexandra Park, St. Helens
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Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
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Paddy Gould and Roxy Topia: Let Your Ideas Come Back As Children at the Bluecoat
Paddy Gould and Roxy Topia collaborated with children from the Bluecoat’s after school art club to explore ideas of the future of work and technology.
free entry
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LOOK Photo Biennial 2024: Beyond Sight at Open Eye Gallery
‘LOOK Photo Biennial 2024: Beyond Sight’ addresses climate change from the disappearance of darkness to the use of sustainable materials.
free entry
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Brickworks at Tate Liverpool
Tate Liverpool gathers works from the collection focused on the humble brick, in a new show ‘Brickworks’ at its temporary home of RIBA North.
free entry
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Old Dock Tours, Liverpool
The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.
£8.50 with concessions
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at Grosvenor Park
Embark on a magical journey with Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz walkabout theatre experience.
from £6.75
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Open Air Theatre at Grosvenor Park
Expect another fabulous season of open-air theatre when The Gangs of New York, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Importance of Being Earnest play Grosvenor Park this summer.
from £6.75
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The Gangs of New York at Grosvenor Park
Be transported to 19th-century America when Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre stages Gangs of New York this summer.
from £20.25Where to go near Alexandra Park, St. Helens
The Citadel
Arts centre in St Helens.
St. Helens
The World Of Glass in St. Helens
The World of Glass in St. Helens is an award-winning visitor centre housed in a grade 2 listed building located on the Sankey Canal.
Prescot
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Due to open in 2022, Shakespeare North Playhouse is a new theatre, education, outdoor performance garden and exhibition space in Merseyside.
St. Helens
Dream
at St Helens
at St Helens
Dream is a 20 metre high sculpture located on the former site of Sutton Manor Colliery in St Helens, designed by world-renowned and award-winning artist, Jaume Plensa.
Knowsley
Knowsley Hall
Situated on a private walled estate, Knowsley Hall has been in The Earl of Derby’s family for over 600 years and is usually reserved exclusively for private events and filming.
Liverpool
Croxteth Hall and Country Park
Croxteth Hall provides a magnificent and popular venue for walks within a beautiful countryside setting.
Liverpool
Liverpool Cheese Company
Ditch the supermarket stuff – Liverpool Cheese Company is a one stop shop for the best that dairy has to offer.
Liverpool
The Mansion House Calderstones Park
In South Liverpool’s Calderstones Park, the Grade II listed Mansion House is home to The Reader organisation, promoting reading and literature.
Warrington
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Opened in 1857, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is one of the oldest museums in the country and much of the quintessential character of the building has been preserved.
Warrington
Pyramid Arts Centre
Culture Warrington hosts a range of exhibitions throughout the year representing local, regional and national artists’ work.
Liverpool
Dead Ink Books
Dead Ink Books is an independent bookshop on Smithdown Road in Liverpool, exclusively stocking books from independent publishers.
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