Summer at Speke

We're reopening Speke Hall to visitors again and we can't wait to welcome you and your family back this summer. Pre-booking is essential and some parts of the property (including the house) remain closed, but there's still plenty of family fun to be had.

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Things to see and do

Follow the trail to meet Terence the Troll at Speke Hall — Meet Terence the Troll

Speke Hall Liverpool

The Tale of Terence the Troll and the Magic Acorn

Follow the trail across Speke Hall's garden and grounds to meet the mischievous creature that is gobbling up our trees and help the small but mighty Magic Acorn to protect its leafy friends and rescue nature. To take part, you'll need to download our trail booklet below.

Download trail booklet

Children enjoy the woodland play trail at Speke Hall

Play areas update

We're sorry, but all play areas are closed at the moment. This includes the play area at Home Farm, the maze, the Childe of Hale trail and the natural play area in the woods. We are working on plans to reopen some of these areas and will update our website and social media as soon as we can.

Explore nature

While our play areas and maze are closed at the moment, there's still plenty of nature to explore in the gardens and woodland. Summer is the perfect time to meet Speke's wonderful wildlife and spot beautiful blooms. Click here to find out what you can see in the garden this season.

Child eating in the restaurant at Speke Hall

Grab a bite to eat

Home Farm restaurant will be open every day of half term between 10am-4pm. Take a seat inside or outside to enjoy a delicious range of hot and cold food, sandwiches, cakes and drinks. There's something to suit all appetites, big and small. If you'd rather enjoy a picnic, there are picnic tables for you to use in the Orchard and plenty of spots to lay out a blanket. Just make sure to tidy up after yourself and use the bins provided.

Children looking at creatures captured in pots

Tick off your '50 things' list

Get up close and personal with nature by trying ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’. Whether its making friends with a bug, helping a plant to grow or rolling down a big hill, there's loads you can do in the garden and grounds at Speke Hall. Click here to see the full '50 things' list.

Download our menu (PDF)

From hot meals and sandwiches and warming drinks and your favourite cakes, start planning your order from our Home Farm restaurant.

Things you need to know

Discover the floral delights of the South Lawn

One-way route

To ensure your safety, there is a one-way system in place. This will take you through most of your favourite parts of Speke's garden and grounds, but some areas remain closed. You are more than welcome to stay and explore as long as you like, but please make sure you and your family follow the signs.

Toilets and baby-changing facilities

The toilets at Home Farm are open, where you will also find baby-changing facilities. To ensure your health and safety, we have introduced a queuing and one-way system, as well as extra cleaning measures.

The house is closed

Please remember that the house is closed while we work to reopen as safely as possible. You're more than welcome to appreciate the 500-year old Tudor mansion from the outside though, or click here to discover the top 10 highlights of the house.

Please book ahead before visiting

The garden, grounds, play areas and restaurant at Speke Hall are open. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday, and you can book your tickets until 3pm the day before you visit. For Neighbours Pass holders, bookings will need to be made by email - further information available below. Please adhere to government guidance and maintain social distancing.

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A family enjoying the park at Dunham Massey — Get closer to nature this summer

Summer holidays in the North West

Get planning your family days out this summer with our list of top places to visit in the North West. The perfect excuse to create new memories, explore somewhere new, or revisit an old family favourite.

Play out this summer

Things to do at home

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.

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.