Things to see & do
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The hall
The hall
Speke Hall is an outstanding example of Tudor architecture. Built by the Catholic Norris family during a turbulent religious period, it has several Tudor security features including priest and spy holes and even an eavesdropper.
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The interiors
The interiors
It may look very Tudor on the outside but the interior of the hall was restored by the Watt and Leyland families in the 1800s after earlier periods of neglect. Some Tudor elements remain but there are strong Arts and Crafts influences, including fireplaces and several different designs of William Morris wallpaper.
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The maze
The maze
Lose yourself in our wonderful new Victorian-themed hedge maze. With gates, bridges, finger mazes and lookout towers, there's so much to do.
The gates can be moved to change the route around the maze: can you solve the mystery every time you go around?
© Debbie Peers
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The gardens
The gardens
The gardens were laid out in their current form in the 1860s, and we've been restoring them to their Victorian glory over the past 15 years.
As in the days of the last owner of the hall, we've a team of three gardeners to keep it all looking beautiful.
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The Bund
The Bund
Speke Hall is in a unique location - we've an airport right next door. The Bund, a large earth embankment, was built in the 1960s to protect the hall from noise pollution.
Enjoy a walk around it and experience some fantastic views across the River Mersey towards the Welsh hills.
© Alex Muir
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Woodland walks
Woodland walks
Explore the semi-ancient Stockton's Wood, which is especially beautiful in springtime when it's carpeted by bluebells. Or wander along the winding paths through the Clough.
© Alex Muir
The hall
The interiors
The maze
The gardens
The Bund
Woodland walks50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
Come along to Speke Hall and see how many of the 50 things you can do in the great outdoors. We recommend:
- tree balancing (No.18)
- talking to owls in Stockton's Wood (No.36)
- hunting for bugs (No.31)
- fun in the rain (No.6)
Book now: Jubilee concert weekend at Speke Hall
Russell will be accompanied by the Manchester Camerata Orchestra
© Cuffe & Taylor
Speke Hall is playing host to live music acts over the double Bank Holiday weekend in June. The weekend will start in style on Saturday 2 June with X-Factor local lads Marcus Collins and Craig Colton. Sunday 3 will see The Christians supporting Status Quo and the final night on Monday 4 will be a Last Night of the Proms spectacular with...
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Stomp around Speke
Hall and gardens walk
Enjoy an easy stroll and take in views of the stunning Tudor hall from every angle. This short walk will show you the restored gardens - especially beautiful over the summer months but full of interest and colour all year round.
Hidden paths walk
Explore the hidden paths around the gardens and through the ancient woodland surrounding Speke Hall. Keep an eye out for the birds, butterflies and beetles that make their home in these secluded spaces and discover how the landscape has changed over the centuries.
Full estate walk
Explore the full Speke Hall estate and take in the fine views of the Wirral, North Wales and even Liverpools city centre skyline. There are always things to see throughout the year - from daffodils and bluebells in the spring to carpets of bright leaves in the woodland in the autumn. The trees might be bare in winter but it just makes it easier to spot the fantastic variety of wildlife who call Speke...
2012 events
We have a packed calendar of events for 2012. This summer will see a series of concerts over the Jubilee weekend, outdoor theatre and lots of things to keep the family entertained.