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About
"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.
The sculpture takes form of a young girl's head. Her eyes are closed in a dream-like state. The white, almost luminescent finish is a stark contrast to the history of the site and the black of thr coal that still lies in the ground below. The facial contours and reflectivity changes regularly due to changing weather and light conditions.
Dream was commissioned by both ex-miners and St Helens' Council with the aim of reflecting the aspirations of the community. It was decided a mining monument was far from the wishes of the community and instead, a forward-looking piece that would inspire generations.
Above honouring the human heritage of the site, Dream is also intended to sybolise St Helens' post-industrial transformation and becomea regional landmark.
Over 35million visitors a year pass the sculpture close to junction 7 on the M62, half way between Liverpool and Manchester.
Please note that due to the gradient of the path, the summit of Sutton Manor has never been easily accessible to wheelchair users.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
Map & Directions
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent50
- Very Good87
- Average73
- Poor37
- Terrible32
Recent Reviews:
- Adrian LTrip type:Friends getawaygood views
Tuesday, 11th July 2017The dream is nice to look at, but the views from the dream are as good if not better. It is set on top of a created hill - the whole park is reclaimed from a minning area. The park is now... Read full review - Sean BTrip type:FamilyShame
Thursday, 6th July 2017Looks lovely from a distance but get up close and it's an Embarrassment graffiti glass and dog muck obvious no one looking after the place it's a shame because it could be a lovely place Read full review - tomwelshhWarrington, United KingdomPointless?
Sunday, 25th June 2017Personally I believe this is pointless. The face is getting dirty so looks awful and I am unsure how this is a statue to remember the mines? Don't understand the link. Walk it to it if you like but... Read full review
Opening Times
| Open (1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017) |
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