Did you know?

One-time cradle of the industrial revolution, and located midway between the 2008 European Capital of Culture – Liverpool, and England’s new second city – Manchester, today’s St.Helens is a growing regional destination of choice for visitors.

The following key facts help to explain why:

• Family fun and discovery at England’s Best Small Visitor Attraction1 – The World of Glass

• Premier horseracing year-round at the UK’s most visited racecourse – Haydock Park

• Scintillating ‘Saints’ rugby league – the most successful Super League team of all time

• Dream, the spectacular landmark sculpture by world-renowned artist Jaume Plensa situated at Sutton Manor. Launched in May 2009, Dream has already won the prestigious Marsh Prize 2009 and the Creativity in Concrete Award 2009

• Darkstar Ultimate Laser Arena is one of the UK’s biggest laser tag entertainment centres

• The NW & National Golf and Country Club has transformed 268 acres of land in St.Helens into the UK’s first golf village.

• Phytobotanica at Inglenook Farm is the UK’s first fully organic essential oils farm and research centre.

• A captivating calendar of quality events – including St.Helens Live Music Festival, the Northwest Masters at Haydock Park and Comedy Week

• Scenic walks and panoramic views at the largest lake and highest point in Merseyside – Carr Mill Dam and Billinge Hill

• Live music and performance at one of the UK’s top 10 jazz and blues venues2 – The Citadel Arts Centre

• A regional heritage attraction – the Northwest Museum of Road Transport

• An attractive, accessible town centre boasting the ‘Harrod’s of the North’ – Tyrer’s Department Store

• Real ale and ambience at the best pub in the Liverpool and Cheshire region – The Turk’s Head3

The best way to discover St.Helens is of course first hand, so don’t just take our word for it – come and see for yourself!

^{1  Enjoy England Gold Award Winner, 2003}                                                                                        

^{2 As voted by national daily newspaper The Independent, 2002}

^{3 Source: The 2008 Good Beer Guide, published by CAMRA}