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Festival Hub & Locations
Main Hub — The World of Glass, Chalon Way E, St Helens, WA10 1BX
The World of Glass will serve as the main hub for events, celebrating the art, history, and future of glass in a town famous for its glassmaking heritage. As the original home of Pilkington Glass and a champion of contemporary UK glass, The World of Glass is the perfect partner for a festival completely dedicated to glass.
Additional Venues
- Manchester — Masterclasses in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University
- London Glassblowing — A selection of GAS Member Exhibition works will travel to London following the festival
Planning Your Visit
Getting There St Helens is well connected by rail and road, with direct trains from Liverpool (approx. 20 minutes) and Manchester (approx. 40 minutes). The World of Glass is a short walk from St Helens Central railway station.
Admission Festival exhibitions and the majority of day time public activities will be free to enter, including demonstrations and presentations. Evening events will be ticketed.
Masterclasses are ticketed — book in advance here.
More Information Visit glassart.org/ifog for the full programme, masterclass booking, and the latest updates.
About St Helens & the North West
Bringing the festival hub to St Helens marks a significant milestone, as this will be the first time the event has taken place in North West England. For nearly two centuries, St Helens has been at the forefront of glass innovation, from Pilkington’s invention of float glass to today’s pioneering sustainability efforts at Glass Futures. The festival connects this rich industrial legacy with international artists, researchers, and the glass-loving public.
