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.

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The house and garden at Speke Hall, Liverpool.

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Speke Hall

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

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

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Rufford Old Hall

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

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

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The Beatles' Childhood Homes

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

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.

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The Hardmans' House

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

View across the garden and lawn to the South Front of Gawthorpe Hall with blue sky above on a sunny day

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Gawthorpe Hall

An Elizabethan gem in the heart of industrial Lancashire

View over Morecambe Bay estuary in the autumn. There is a tree on the left, and the sky is light blue and lilac.

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Arnside and Silverdale

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

A visitor inspecting the ruins of St Patrick's Chapel, Morecambe Bay

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Heysham Coast

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

Houses and buildings

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Dog at heel sat next to its owner at Studland Bay, Dorset

Dog-friendly places

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.

Children playing in the garden at Speke Hall, Garden and Estate, Merseyside. Speke Hall is a Tudor manor house with Victorian interiors, including original William Morris wallpaper.

Things to do this May half term

May half term is nearly here, and with day trips on the cards for many of us, here are some of the best things you can with the kids at National Trust places near you.

Rhododendrons in spring in the garden at Speke Hall, Liverpool

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Speke Hall

Find out what you can see and do in the garden and estate at Speke Hell. From peaceful strolls through colourful borders to adventures in the woodland. Keep an eye out for thousands of daffodils in March, and white and pink tree blossom and a carpet of bluebells in late April.

Bluebells in the garden at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire

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Rufford Old Hall

The garden at Rufford Old Hall has lots of variety, from giant squirrel topiary and beehives, to picnic spots and bluebells in the orchard. You can enjoy peaceful walks by the canal too.

Child visitor smelling a rose in the garden at Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire

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The garden at Gawthorpe Hall

Take a leisurely stroll around the formal garden with its views of the River Calder. The ornamental terraced garden to the north of the hall and landscaped garden to the south are an ideal place to pause and relax.

Open pale pink blossom flowers each with five, small, cup-shaped petals, and dark pink-tipped stamens, hanging from thin dark branches

Best places to see blossom

Discover a hidden oasis full of blossom in the middle of the garden at Rufford Old Hall, or take a perfect snap of a blossom-filled view of Speke Hall. Discover more of the best places to see blossom in our care and beyond.

Two women walking through bluebells and trees

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Best places to see bluebells

Head to Rufford Old Hall and Speke Hall in April and May and you’ll find yourself surrounded by a sparkling sea of blue. With thousands of bluebells on display, they’re two of the best places to see the delicate flowers in the North West.

Family sitting around picnic table in spring

Upcoming events in Liverpool and Lancashire

There's always something new to see or do at National Trust places near you – join in a host of seasonal adventures and events for all ages. Find out what's on and what's coming soon in Liverpool and Lancashire to help make your next visit even more memorable.

A landscape image of hills taken from Holecombe Moor, a rural town in the distance.

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Stubbins Estate and Holcombe Moor

Explore Lancashire’s countryside and wildlife across the Stubbins Estate and Holcombe Moor and discover its fascinating history.

Visitors walking their dogs at Arnside and Silverdale, Cumbria

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Things to do at Arnside Knott

Explore the hills and paths of Arnside Knott and climb to the top for sweeping views. What wildlife and rare wildflowers will you spot on your visit to Arnside Knott?

Tower-shaped stone structure on a hill overlooking countryside

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Things to see at Eaves Wood

Visit Eaves Wood at Arnside and Silverdale to discover centuries-old yew trees and a monument to Queen Victoria where you can pause to take in the view over Silverdale.

The vast estuarial flats of Morecombe Bay at ow tide from Heysham Coast, Lancashire

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Things to see on the Heysham Coast

The Heysham Coast offers more than your average seaside stroll. Enjoy stunning views over Morecambe Bay and the Lake District, and discover the ruins of St Patrick’s Chapel, located on the headland.

A sunny day at Jack Scout's cliffs at Arnside and Silverdale, Lancashire

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Things to see at Jack Scout

Head to the Jack Scout cliffs at Arnside and Silverdale to see the Arnside tidal bore, go birdwatching then stay for the sunset views over Morecambe Bay from Giant’s Seat.

Visitors in the Home Farm restaurant at Speke Hall, Liverpool

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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.

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

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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.

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.

An adult and child explore an bluebell glade in spring

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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.

Visitors explore the sand dunes at Formby, Merseyside

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Conservation work at Formby

Formby is one of the fastest changing stretches of coastline under the National Trust’s care. Discover how the team are working with nature to protect rare habitats and wildlife.

A view over the Blue Drawing Room at Speke Hall with plush blue chairs and a large gold-framed mirror on the wall behind

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Our work in the house at Speke Hall

Learn about the important work that the conservation team are doing to preserve Speke Hall in Liverpool and the tools they use to do so.

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Conserving Rufford’s 17th century painting

A project is underway to conserve Rufford’s 17th century Extensive Landscape with Exotic Flowers painting by Gommaert van der Gracht.

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

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

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.

A volunteer led guided tour around Wray Castle in Cumbria

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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.

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Outside Talk - History & Geography of Rufford Old Hall

Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk, Lancashire

Come for a free guided walk with volunteer Anne, as she shares her knowledge on the history and geography of Rufford Old Hall and the surrounding area.

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Galliard Folk Dancers

Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk, Lancashire

On 20 April, be entertained by Galliard Folk Dancers as they perform at Rufford Old Hall dressed in 17th century countryman costume.

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Regency Rejigged performance

Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk, Lancashire

On 21 April, join Regency ReJigged, a group of dancers based in the Northwest of England.

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Silver School of Arms

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

Discover historic weapons, armour and sword fighting when the Silver School of Arms visit Gawthorpe.

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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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Meet The Author- Stacey Halls

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

Stacey Halls, award winning author of The Familiars, returns to Gawthorpe Hall- the house that inspired her first best selling novel- with a brand new book.

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National Trust Ranger Day

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

Join us on our next National Trust Ranger Day, 27 April, where you’ll get the chance to learn all about helping habitat improvements in the Walled Garden.

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Meet the Housekeeper

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

Discover Gawthorpe Hall's Victorian kitchen in the basement and meet the housekeeper.

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Visitors walking among daffodils at Dora's Field, Ambleside, Cumbria

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

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