About
"Dream" is a landmark sculpture located on the former Sutton Manor Colliery in St Helens, designed by world-renowned and award-winning Spanish artist, Jaume Plensa.
The 20 metre high artwork comes in the form of the head of a young girl. Her eyes are closed in a dream-like state.
The sculpture is finished bright white, a stark contrast to the history of the site and the black coal that still lies below the ground there. The contours and reflectivity of the face often change throughout the day, due to changing light and weather conditions.
Dream was commissioned by ex-miners and St Helens Council and reflects the aspirations of the local community. It was decided that a mining monument was not what they wanted but a forward-looking, inspirational piece.
Dream is located midway between Manchester and Liverpool, the sculpture is passed by over 35 million vehicles a year on the busy M62.
Dream has recently starred in the Netflix series, 'Stay Close.'
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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 LaneSt Helens Merseyside WA9 4BBFrom Liverpool via M62:Exit Junction 7 M62At the roundabout take the fourth exit onto Warrington Road A57Turn left onto Jubits Lane B5419Continue along B5419 for 0.3 mile to arrive at Smithy Manor pub car park From Manchester via M62:Exit Junction 7 M62At the roundabout take the first exit onto Warrington Road A57Turn left onto Jubits Lane B5419Continue 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 Lunt’s Heath Road A5080Bear left onto Wilmere Lane B5419Bear right onto Jubits Lane B5419Continue along B5419 for 0.3 mile to arrive at Smithy Manor pub car park
Public Transport Directions
By Rail – 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 centreFor all public transport information call the Traveline hotline on 0871 200 22 33 or see www.letstravelwise.org/public
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Opening Times
Open (1 January 2022 - 31 December 2022) |
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