Speke Hall, Garden and Estate

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

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Tudors in Bloom at Speke Hall

Tudors in Bloom: Half-Term Family Fun 

Celebrate spring in Tudor style and join us for lots of May half-term fun inspired by the Tudor history of Speke Hall, from following the Green Man's trail to magical mask-making.

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What's on 

Artist Serena Korda installs her ceramic mushroom artwork

The Bell Tree 

Step into a magical environment this spring. Deep in the heart of the woodland is an ancient oak tree which has been transformed by award winning artist Serena Korda into a sculptural sound installation with over 300 ceramic mushroom bells. Inspired by the folklore of the native bluebells that grow beneath its branches, The Bell Tree celebrates the dark side of the fairy kingdom.

A visitor experiences Under the Rose at Speke Hall, Liverpool

Under the Rose 

Step into the courtyard at Speke Hall to discover a sound piece that will bring to life the hidden rebellions contained within the very fabric of the building. Inspired by priest holes, spies and eavesdroppers, artist Serena Korda has created an installation which is a atmospheric companion piece to The Bell Tree.

Tudor talks in the Great Hall

Introducing the Tudors: Talks in the Great Hall 

Explore all elements of Tudor life, from eavesdropping holes to bum rolls, with this series of free talks to accompany our new exhibition for 2019, 'Tension, Turmoil and Traitors: The Story of Tudor Speke'.

Get your tickets and pack a picnic

Outdoor theatre on the North Lawn at Speke Hall

Outdoor theatre 

Join us for a summer of outdoor theatre. We've got Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing and Sense & Sensibility, all set with Speke Hall as a beautiful backdrop, as well as a brand new family friendly production of Adventures in Wonderland.

An audience enjoy outdoor cinema

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?

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Things to see and do 

The North Range of Speke Hall during rhododendron season

The Gardens at Speke Hall 

The gardens are bursting into their best with borders of beautiful rhododendrons and azaleas on the North Lawn, colourful crops in the Kitchen Garden and hints of pink along the herbaceous border. Take a stroll around Speke Hall and soak in the sights and scents for yourself, including the final few weeks of the bluebell woodlands.

Discover something different

Child on the stepping stones at Speke Hall's woodland play trail

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.

Outdoor theatre Cliveden

Upcoming Events 

Speke's events calendar is full of fun, ranging from craft sessions and half term fun 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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