Speke Hall, Garden and Estate

A view of Speke Hall from the North Lawn

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

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Visitors looking up at the eavesdropper in Speke Hall's courtyard

Spend a day at Speke Hall 

Whether you are planning on visiting Speke Hall for the first time or the twentieth time, here's everything you need to make your visit a day to remember.

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What's on 

Don't miss...

Sillhouettes in the Great Hall

Tension, Turmoil and Traitors: The Story of Tudor Speke 

Not every rebellion begins with a battle cry... Discover the turmoil of Elizabethan England and the life or death secrets that were kept within the walls of Speke Hall in a fascinating new indoor exhibition.

Outdoor cinema screening at Speke Hall

Outdoor cinema 

We're delighted to be hosting four fantastic films at Speke this September as part of the Summer Nights festival of outdoor film screenings in beautiful heritage locations. Will you be joining us for Bohemian Rhapsody, Top Gun, Terminator 2 or Dirty Dancing?

A father and son enjoy the Great Hall at Christmas

Christmas at Speke 

Get your tickets now for Speke Hall's Christmas events, from our always-popular visits with Father Christmas to carol concerts and ghost stories in the Great Hall. There’s lots of festive fun for everyone.

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Things to see and do 

Discover something different

Exploring the maze at Speke Hall

Explore the outdoors 

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! Discover our maze, two play areas and the Giant Childe of Hale play trail. The grounds are open every day so come and explore, whatever the weather.

Explore the secrets of Speke Hall

Upcoming Events 

Speke's events calendar is full of fun, ranging from craft sessions and summer holiday activities for your little ones to indoor exhibitions focusing on our Tudor past. Click through to find out more about all our events, including a summer packed with outdoor theatre and cinema showings.

Outdoor activities for you to try

Boats near the River Mersey, seen from the Speke Garston Coastal Reserve
Visitor running through the woods

Stretch your legs

Get active in the outdoors at Speke! Try our free monthly 10k run or for a slower pace, explore the outdoors and head out to the Coastal Reserve for a stroll.

Trust10 at Speke Hall 

Trust10 is a free 10k run around the beautiful grounds of Speke Hall, taking place on the fourth Sunday of every month.

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Eating and shopping

Eating at Speke Hall

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 spring 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 in 2018!

Bags from the National Trust's retail range

Shopping at Speke 

Our shop is packed full of wonderful gifts, treats and local items as well as a beautiful selection of plants and outdoor garden decorations. Pick up the perfect present or take home a little memory of your day.

What will catch your eye?
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Groups

Group Visits and Education Trips to Speke Hall

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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Venue hire

A wedding ceremony in the Great Hall at Speke Hall

Puttin' on the ritz 

Speke Hall has played host to many special occasions over the centuries, from lavish Tudor feasts to grand Victorian house parties. Celebrate your wedding in this unique place and let your special day become part of the modern history of the Hall.

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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!

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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

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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