Spend the day at Speke Hall

The impressive view of the Hall from the North Lawn will instantly transport you back to Tudor times. Follow the hedge to admire the house from all angles and take a moment to imagine how it would have felt to see this view five centuries ago.

Roam free or relax on the North Lawn. There's plenty of space for picnics, to stretch your legs with a coffee or for the kids to run around to their heart's content.

If you're after a brief woodland walk, step into the semi-ancient Clough woodland for a peaceful stroll. Look out for Speke's bustling birdlife as you go along. Look up and notice the Bund towering over you, sheltering you from the sea breeze coming in off the Mersey and helping to create the micro-climate that makes Speke's gardens unique.

Delve deep into Stockton's Wood to explore more of the wider estate's secrets. Here is a great place to have some nature fun, with plenty of sticks for you and your family to build your very own den. The only limit is your imagination. Did you know Stockton's Wood was used by the American military during World War II to hide aircraft from spying German planes?

Why not grab a drink and a bite to eat to take with you on your walk? We're serving a delicious range of food and drink, as well as Cheshire Farm ice creams from the kiosk. Outdoor seating is available in the courtyard if you fancy a quick sit-down. Tuck in with the knowledge that every bite and sip directly supports our conservation work.

Take a seat inside or outside and make a meal of it by ordering a tasty hot breakfast, brunch or lunch. Tuck in, take your time and savour the historic surroundings of what was once home to the latest in Victorian farming innovation.

Walk in the footsteps of Speke Hall's past residents in the South Lawn's formal garden. Follow the path around to admire the magnificent south side of the Hall and make sure to stop and smell the roses at the Victorian rose garden.

Roll out a picnic blanket or take a seat on one of the benches to experience a classic view of the Hall's iconic Tudor architecture. The South Lawn is the ideal place if you're looking for somewhere to relax in the sun, chat with friends or watch the kids let off some steam.

Step into the Kitchen Garden to see what produce is popping out of the soil. The beds are usually full to the brim with produce thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and best of all, most of it ends up in the dishes we serve in the restaurant. Don't forget to peek into the glass house to see what's growing inside. You can also witness the beautiful herbaceous border outside the Kitchen Garden overflowing with colour and interest.

This hidden oasis in the north west corner of Speke Hall's grounds is a magical place, accessible via a narrow enticing tunnel at one end and a winding path at the other. The gentle stream running through it makes the Secret Garden a haven for some of Speke's wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled for frogs and birds. One of the highlights here is a rare (and previously thought to be extinct) Wollemi pine or 'dinosaur tree'.