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Dream St.Helens

Contact Details

Sutton Manor Colliery Site
Sutton Woodland
Jubits Lane
St.Helens
Merseyside
WA9 4BB

Tel: 01744 755150

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Dream is the spectacular, internationally significant, landmark sculpture sited on the former Sutton Manor Colliery in St.Helens, close to Junction 7 of the busy M62, midway between Manchester and Liverpool, where it is passed by over 35 million vehicles a year.

The 20 metre-high artwork takes the form of a young girl’s head with her eyes closed in a seemingly dream-like state. The piece has a white, almost luminescent finish in marked contrast to the black of the coal that still lies below. Its contours and reflectivity change according to the time of day and the weather.

Dream was conceived and designed by the world-renowned, award-winning, Spanish artist Jaume Plensa. His other works include The Crown Fountain (2000) in the centre of Chicago and Breathing, the illuminated glass dome of BBC Broadcasting House in London.

Commissioned by ex-miners and St.Helens Council, the sculpture reflects the aspirations of the local community, who, far from wanting a mining monument, sought instead a forward-looking piece that would provide a beautiful, inspiring, contemplative space for generations to come.

Over and above honouring the human heritage of the site, the artwork is also intended to symbolise the area’s positive post-industrial transformation, become an iconic new regional landmark, generate significant economic benefits, and enhance local pride.

Dream was the undisputed star of the prime time Channel 4 Big Art TV series that chronicled its 3-year development, and has received significant popular and critical acclaim. Since its launch in May 2009, the sculpture has scooped a range of awards including the 2009 National Marsh Prize, the 2009 British Pre-cast Concrete award and 2010 Civic Trust Award for Community Engagement.

Please note that due to the gradient of the path, the summit of Sutton Manor has never been easily accessible to wheelchair users. Options to improve disabled access to the site are currently being considered by the Council and the Forestry Commission.

For further information please visit www.dreamsthelens.com

Please note that significant work is underway to improve the Dream site and wider Sutton Manor community woodland and amenities for visitors. This will last throughout March, and will mean disruptions to pathways and access during this period. For full details please visit Our latest news section.

Dream St.Helens visitor information leaflet inside

Dream St.Helens visitor information leaflet outside

Road Directions

Dream is located on the site of the former Sutton Manor Colliery in St.Helens, overlooking junction 7 on the M62, midway between Liverpool and Manchester.

Car parking for the Dream public artwork is provided at The Smithy Manor pub, which is located at the base of the summit to Dream.

Coach parties may wish to contact the pub in advance on 01744 817 657.

Please note that the pub accepts no liability for cars parked on its premises.

For your own safety and that of others, please do not park on the road.

Smithy Manor address and post code for Satellite Navigation purposes is:

Smithy Manor
Jubits Lane
St Helens
Merseyside
WA9 4BB

From Liverpool via M62:

Exit Junction 7 M62
At the roundabout take the fourth exit onto Warrington Road A57
Turn left onto Jubits Lane B5419
Continue along B5419 for 0.3 mile to arrive at Smithy Manor pub car park

From Manchester via M62:

Exit Junction 7 M62
At the roundabout take the first exit onto Warrington Road A57
Turn left onto Jubits Lane B5419
Continue along B5419 for 0.3 mile to arrive at Smithy Manor pub car park

From St.Helens Town Centre:

From St.Helens Town Centre take the A570 towards St.Helens Linkway East.
At the roundabout take the first exit onto St.Helens Linkway.
At the next roundabout take the second exit onto Scorecross (A569)
At the next roundabout take second exit onto Marshalls Cross Road (A569)
At the next roundabout take the third exit onto Chester Lane (B5419)
Bear left onto Jubits Lane (B5419)

Take B5419 Jubits Lane south from Sutton Manor and the entrance is beside the Smithy Manor Pub, where parking is available.

From Widnes:

From Kingsway B5419 take second exit onto LuntÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Heath Road A5080
Bear left onto Wilmere Lane B5419
Bear right onto Jubits Lane B5419
Continue along B5419 for 0.3 mile to arrive at Smithy Manor pub car park

Public Transport Directions

By Rail ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ the nearest station is Lea Green, which is about 1 mile north of Sutton Manor. From there, take the 33a bus (every half hour and on the hour) which drops off on Jubits Lane by the Smithy Manor pub, or the 33 bus (every 10 minutes) which drops off at Forest Road, close to the former Colliery gates.

By Bus from St.Helens town centre - take the 33a bus (every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour) which drops off on Jubits Lane by the Smithy Manor pub, or the 33 bus (every 10 minutes) which drops off at Forest Road, close to the former Colliery gates. The 17a also provides an hourly service (at 27 minutes past the hour) from Hall Street in the town centre

For all public transport information call the Traveline hotline on 0871 200 22 33 or see www.letstravelwise.org/public