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

A family by the house at Speke Hall and Garden — Enjoy the best of summer at Speke Hall

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The Great Summer Escape

Between 30 July - 1 September, escape to the ancient woodlands of Speke Hall to discover the tale of Terence the Troll and the Magic Acorn. 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.

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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.

Treat yourself

Stable Tea Room is now open 7 days a week, serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes and (most importantly) ice cream. Please note there is no indoor seating available, but there is seating available in the courtyard. If you'd rather enjoy a picnic, there are picnic tables for you to use 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.

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From takeaway sandwiches and ice creams to cakes and your favourite hot drinks, start planning your order from our Stable Tea Room.

Things families 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. This includes the Childe of Hale trail, all play areas, the maze and the Secret Garden. 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.

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Please book ahead before visiting

The gardens and grounds at Speke Hall will reopen from 25 June and you’ll need to book your tickets by 3pm the day before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back. For Neighbourhood Pass holders, bookings will need to be made by email - further information available below.

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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