Speke Hall, Garden and Estate

Visitors walking on the North Lawn at Speke Hall

Beyond the black & white is a Tudor house with a Victorian personality

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Visitors on a winter walk at Speke Hall

Winter days out at Speke Hall 

The house is closed for its winter clean, but we're open seven days a week for refreshing walks, outdoor family adventures and treats in our restaurant and shop.

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Things to see and do 

Explore the outdoors

Exploring the maze at Speke Hall

Outdoor family adventures 

There's so much to enjoy with your family in the grounds of Speke Hall that it may take more than one visit to fit it all in! Enjoy our maze, two play areas and the Giant Childe of Hale play trail all year around.

A view from the Bund at Speke Hall

Walks, trails and runs 

Stretch your legs around the garden and estate of Speke Hall with our series of walks and trails suitable for all seasons, or take part in our always popular monthly 10k runs.

Dog walkers at Speke Hall

Bring the dog 

There are plenty of paths across Speke Hall's estate to explore with your four-legged friends.

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What's on 

Do something new

Child den building in the woods

Mini Adventurers 

Make seasonal crafts in Mini Makers on Mondays, join in nature-themed activities every second Tuesday of the month in Mini Explorers or get active with your toddler in Mini Movers.

Visitor running through the woods

Upcoming events 

From sports activities and fun workshops to outdoor theatre and fascinating exhibitions, find out what events are coming up at Speke Hall.

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Eating and shopping

Treat yourself

National Trust coffees at Speke Hall
Speke Hall's local delicacy, Wet Nelly
Members of the Food & Beverage team from Speke Hall

Eating & Drinking at Speke Hall 

Whether you're in the mood for scones or Scouse, you're guaranteed something tasty every time you visit. Find out more about where to eat while you're here and what our seasonal specials are.

Speke's Favourite Recipes 

Why not try recreating some of our most delicious dishes? From Wet Nelly and Liverpool Tart to Scouse and Pan Haggerty, there's plenty to keep you busy in the kitchen.

Good Food, Doing Good 

Find out more about the work of our brilliant Food and Beverage team. They're a busy bunch, serving over 63,000 hot drinks and 31,000 slices of cake last year!

Customer leaving the shop at Speke Hall
Soft furnishings from our autumn winter collection

This season's must-buys at Speke Hall 

Discover what’s new and popular at Speke Hall’s shop this season, from unique treats to thoughtful gifts.

Shopping at Speke Hall  

Our shop is packed full of wonderful gifts, treats and local items. Pick up the perfect present or take home a little memory of your day.

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Groups

Book a group or educational visit

Visitors chat to a volunteer at Speke Hall

Group visits at Speke Hall 

Speke Hall makes an ideal stopping point when travelling into or out of Liverpool. We're situated eight miles out of the city centre and are close to excellent motorway links - perfect if you want to round off your day in Liverpool with a look around this iconic Tudor house.

Children exploring inside at Speke Hall, Garden and Estate, Merseyside.

Learning at Speke Hall 

Interested in bringing an education group to visit Speke Hall? We can offer tours for a variety of Key Stages and on a range of different historical topics.

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Our work

The billiard table at Speke Hall gets a good polish

Restoring the shine 

Discover how we care for items in Speke Hall, especially our wonderful Gillows billiard table. Some require skill, some experience and some plain elbow grease!

A family sitting on the grass infront of Speke Hall

Speke Hall Neighbours Pass 

The Speke Hall Neighbours pass scheme is available to residents of Speke and some parts of Garston. Find out more about who the pass covers and how to apply.

Plants on sale at Speke Hall shop

Getting Greener at Speke Hall 

As a conservation charity, we work hard to care for green spaces and improve the environment. From hairy plant pots to local produce and ground source heat pumps, we've been putting in a lot of effort this year to make us even more environmentally friendly.

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Art and collections

Visitor entering Speke Hall
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Top 10 must-sees in the house at Speke Hall

Check out our list of the top things you should not miss on your journey through the house at Speke Hall.

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Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Speke Hall, Garden and Estate on the National Trust Collections website

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