Speke Hall, Garden and Estate

The North Range of Speke Hall during rhododendron season

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, Speke Hall is closed.

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

More about this place

Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love. We've already opened more than 200 National Trust coast and countryside car parks. From 3 June, we’re reopening a small number of gardens and parklands in England and Northern Ireland. We’ll open more places in the coming weeks. All houses remain closed for now and all places in Wales remain closed following Welsh Government advice. For many places, you’ll need to book your visit in advance. Read this article to find out what's open now, how you can visit, and what to expect from your visit.​

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Things to see and do

Bluebells carpet the woodland to the West of the house at Speke Hall, Merseyside

What's in bloom at Speke Hall? 

While we are closed at the moment, that's no reason not to celebrate the arrival of spring. Find out what's in bloom in the gardens at Speke Hall and take inspiration for your own outdoor space.

Things to do at home

A child colouring in

Mini Makers at Speke Hall 

Looking for fun craft activities that the whole family can get stuck into? We're bringing Speke Hall's much-loved Mini Makers event online with plenty of fun activities and ideas for your little ones to enjoy at home.

Child exploring Speke Hall's bug hotel

Speke for Nature activities for kids 

Are your little nature explorers looking for a new adventure? Have a go at these fun Speke for Nature activities and learn as a family how we can all do our bit to help protect nature.

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History

Delve into Speke's stories
A 19th century view of Speke Hall, painted by William Gawin Herdman

A brief history of Speke Hall 

From a refuge for one family's unshakeable Catholic faith to a place of Victorian romance and revival, discover the fascinating story written by the people who have lived at Speke Hall.

The Library at Speke Hall with William Morris wallpaper

Top 10 highlights inside the house 

Over the past five centuries, Speke Hall has become home to plenty of fascinating objects and features. Check out our list of the top 10 things we care for inside this Tudor house with a Victorian personality.

" A very glorious old house, full of interest in every way."
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti
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Eating

Speke Hall's local delicacy, Wet Nelly

Speke's favourite recipes to try at home 

Fancy creating some of our favourite Speke Hall recipes at home? From sweet treats like Wet Nelly and Liverpool Tart to warming main meals like Scouse and Pan Haggerty, there's plenty to keep you busy in the kitchen.

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Our work

A bee resting on an allium at Speke Hall

Speke for Nature 

Speke Hall is home to a whole world of precious flora and fauna. Speke for Nature is your chance to discover how we care for nature at this special place and learn how you can help nature yourself at home.

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!

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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Learning

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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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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