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Liverpool and Lancashire

From Tudor halls and an early 20th-century photographers' studio to the childhood homes of the Beatles, glorious parks and beautiful gardens. Discover these very special places in Liverpool and Lancashire on your next day out.

Places to visit

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Top places to visit in Liverpool and Lancashire

Speke Hall 

A green oasis on the edge of Liverpool with a rare Tudor house at its heart

Speke, Liverpool

Partially open today
The house and garden at Speke Hall, Liverpool.

Rufford Old Hall 

A fine Tudor house and colourful garden, home to five centuries of Lancashire and Hesketh family history

near Ormskirk, Lancashire

Fully open today
Two children running across lawn in front of brick and timber house

Gawthorpe Hall 

An Elizabethan gem in the heart of industrial Lancashire with extensive grounds to explore and a hidden Walled Garden - open on selected days.

near Burnley, Lancashire

Partially open today
The south-facing entrance front at Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire

The Beatles' Childhood Homes 

Book a tour of the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in Liverpool.

Woolton and Allerton, Liverpool

View of Paul McCartney's childhood bedroom at 20 Forthlin Road, Liverpool

The Hardmans' House 

A 1950s time capsule of Liverpool life and creativity, the home and photographic studio of the Edward Chambré and Margaret Hardman

Liverpool, Merseyside

Closed now
The developing room at the Hardmans' House in Liverpool; a room with light green walls and a window with roller blind; photography paraphernalia fills the room.

Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate 

Spread over acres of wooded hillside, farmland, and moorland, Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate forms part of the West Pennine Moors, a popular destination for outdoor and nature enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy.

Bury

Fully open today
Peel Tower

Arnside and Silverdale 

A place to explore miles of coastal countryside from clifftops to woodland and wildflower meadows.

near Arnside, Cumbria

Fully open today
A walker on the clifftop at Arnside and Silverdale

Heysham Coast 

Beautiful sandstone headland renowned for its eighth-century chapel and rock hewn graves; a wonderful urban green space

Lancashire

Fully open today
View towards the eighth century chapel from the beach at Heysham Coast, Lancashire

Things to see and do with the family in Liverpool and Lancashire

Looking for places to visit with the kids in Liverpool and Lancashire? Explore days out in nature, fun things to do for all the family and places to spot wildlife all year round.

Family-friendly places in Liverpool and Lancashire 

Plan your family day out in Liverpool and Lancashire. From the beauty of the great outdoors and amazing histories to play areas, balance bikes and even a maze, there's something for the whole family to enjoy rain or shine.

Two adults outdoors, one holding a smartphone and the other carrying a child in a toy crown. Background includes greenery and a blurred building.

Pokémon in Partnership with National Trust 

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! Get outdoors with our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trails. Complete the trails to find Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers and complete fun challenges.

A brightly coloured graphic split into four quadrants. The largest, righthand quadrant has a bright green background and an image of a male child in a red waterproof jacket is grinning at the camera. Each other quadrant contains a Pokémon from the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series.

What's on in Liverpool and Lancashire

Upcoming events in Liverpool and Lancashire 

From guided walks and talks to things to do with the kids, find out what’s on in Liverpool and Lancashire.

Visitors in the garden at Speke Hall, Liverpool

Blossom at Rufford Old Hall 

Enjoy a month-long celebration of the power of blossom at Rufford Old Hall this spring, with trails, poetry and activities, all celebrating the joy of nature.

A visitor admiring blossom in the orchard at Quarry Bank, Cheshire

Places to eat and shop in Liverpool and Lancashire

Eating and shopping at Speke Hall 

Home Farm restaurant is open every day for you to grab a drink or a bite to eat. Afterwards, pop into the second-hand bookshop to find a pre-loved gem.

A cake and metal tea pot on top of a wooden table. Two people sit around the table.

Eating, drinking and second-hand bookshop at Rufford Old Hall 

Treat yourself to tasty treats inside or outside the cosy tea-room at Rufford or escape into the Coach House to discover our second-hand bookshop.

Girl sipping a large cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows on the top

Visit the National Trust without a car

Whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot, there are many places in Liverpool and Lancashire that you can visit without a car.

Places you can visit in Liverpool and Lancashire without a car 

Plan your visit to the places in our care in Liverpool and Lancashire by train, bus, bike or on foot for a sustainable day out.

White shuttle bus outside a stately home

Our work in Liverpool and Lancashire

Our work in Liverpool and Lancashire 

As a conservation charity, find out what we're doing to care for nature and history at National Trust places in Liverpool and Lancashire.

View of the Formby landscape from a drone showing the sea, beach and dunes

Get involved

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in our work across Liverpool and Lancashire.

Volunteering in Liverpool and Lancashire 

From guiding tours of historic houses to helping outdoors in nature conservation, find out how you can volunteer for a great cause near you.

Volunteer room guide speaking with visitors in the Great Hall at Speke Hall, Liverpool

Sky Gardening Challenge 2026 

Sign up to the Sky Gardening Challenge 2026 and turn the outside space of your flat or apartment into something special.

Sky Gardening Challenge 2026 Web Banner

Supporter groups in Liverpool and Lancashire 

The Liverpool and Lancashire supporter groups help support their local places with fundraising and volunteering. Find out more about what they do and how you can get involved.

A volunteer led guided tour around Wray Castle in Cumbria

Upcoming events

Festival of Blossom - Poetry in Blossom 

Speke Hall, Speke, Liverpool

This May half term, celebrate the Festival of Blossom at Speke Hall with a self-led poetry trail. Discover poems by Simon Armitage, with accompanying audio recordings created with LYR.

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6 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 25 other dates or times

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition 

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

A fantastic display of beautiful historic textiles from the collection of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, across five rooms of the Hall.

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6 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00+ 129 other dates or times

Talk: Riot and Rebellion! The Power Loom Riots 

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

In April 1826 a group of 1,000 angry handloom weavers began attacking the looms and mills of East Lancashire. Find out more about the power loom riots in this talk marking the bicentennial year.

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7 May 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00+ 1 other date or time

What's On at Rufford Old Hall 

Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk, Lancashire

Throughout 2026, Rufford Old Hall will host a programme of free to experience activities and events for all the family, included in the price of admission.

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8 May to 22 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 164 other dates or times

Blossom at Rufford Old Hall 

Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk, Lancashire

Every spring, blossom declares the arrival of brighter days to come. We invite you to enjoy blossom’s fleeting beauty and celebrate all the good it can do – for people and for nature.

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8 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 17 other dates or times

Studio Portrait Session Hosted by Little Vintage Photography 

The Hardmans' House, Liverpool, Merseyside

Experience sitting for a photographic portrait in the original studio at The Hardmans’ House and receive your very own mini instant print. Pre-booking is Required.

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9 May to 26 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 10:20+ 29 other dates or times

Mini Makers 

Speke Hall, Speke, Liverpool

Crafty fun for little ones on selected Mondays throughout the year at Speke Hall's Home Farm Restaurant.

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11 May to 13 Jul 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00+ 9 other dates or times

Holcombe 10 

Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate, Bury

Join the Sunnywood Project for a 10K or 10 Mile race across Holcombe Moor!

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16 May 2026
at 09:00 to 17:00
Visitor garden Erddig Wrexham Wales

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.