St Helens (England) Sights

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St Helens is not necessarily renowned for its architecture, but does provide varied places to see for different people.

• Carr Mill Dam provides picturesque lakeside trails and walks as well as national competitive powerboating and angling events. Located at Old Garswood Road, WA11 7LZ.
• Colliers Moss Common was created on the waste from a power station and is a diverse landscape with water features (including lagoons, streams, wetland areas and a fishery), focal points, artworks, seating areas and an amphitheatre all serve to make the whole site a beautiful and peaceful place to explore as well as important habitat for wildlife. Great for walkers, cyclists and horseriders. WA5 4XX
• Sankey Valley Country Park Visitor Centre - a 7 mile linear park, runs from Carr Mill Dam to Newton-Le-Willows. Has many footpaths and cycleways. Identified as a site of special scientific interest.
• Sherdley Park holds a 18 hole golf course and driving range, formal garden areas, open woodland, ponds, children's play areas, pets corner, and hosts some of the most popular summer events in the North West. Located at Marshalls Cross Road, WA9 5DE.
• The Dream Sculpture was opened recently costing £2m and made national and international news for a few weeks, visitors travel hundreds of miles to see the sculpture!
• The Spire Although not a popular tourist attraction like the dream, The Spire is a metal sculpture located near the George Street Quarter in St.Helens Town Centre.

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