"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.
As seen in the Netflix series, 'Stay Close.'
| Open (1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023) |
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