Liverpool and Lancashire

From Tudor halls and an early-20th-century photographers' studio to the childhood homes of the Beatles, glorious parks and beautiful gardens. Discover these very special places in Liverpool and Lancashire on your next day out.

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The north front of Speke Hall, Merseyside. It shows the house with its black and white timber frame and the green of the north lawn.

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Speke Hall

A green oasis on the edge of Liverpool with a rare Tudor house at its heart

Two children running across lawn in front of brick and timber house

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Rufford Old Hall

A fine Tudor house and colourful garden, home to five centuries of Lancashire and Hesketh family history

Visitors in the garden at Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire: a child stands on railings with the house in the background

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Gawthorpe Hall

An Elizabethan gem in the heart of industrial Lancashire with extensive grounds to explore and a hidden Walled Garden - open on selected days.

View of Paul McCartney's childhood bedroom at 20 Forthlin Road, Liverpool

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The Beatles' Childhood Homes

Book a tour of the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in Liverpool.

The developing room at the Hardmans' House in Liverpool; a room with light green walls and a window with roller blind; photography paraphernalia fills the room.

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The Hardmans' House

A 1950s time capsule of Liverpool life and creativity, the home and photographic studio of the Edward Chambré and Margaret Hardman

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Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate

Spread over acres of wooded hillside, farmland, and moorland, Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate forms part of the West Pennine Moors, a popular destination for outdoor and nature enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy.

A sunny day at Jack Scout's cliffs at Arnside and Silverdale, Lancashire

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Arnside and Silverdale

A place to explore miles of coastal countryside from clifftops to woodland and wildflower meadows.

View towards the eighth century chapel from the beach at Heysham Coast, Lancashire

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Heysham Coast

Beautiful sandstone headland renowned for its eighth-century chapel and rock hewn graves; a wonderful urban green space

The exterior of Tudor house, Speke Hall in Liverpool

Houses and buildings

Two men in red coats stood on top of moorland. One is pointing into the distance.

Walking trails

Visitors in the garden at Speke Hall, Liverpool

Gardens

An adult and two children walk around the garden, in front of the historic house, at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire

Family-friendly days out

A dog sits patiently by his owners who are sat on a big yellow bench at the Top of the Gorge Festival 2019 at Cheddar Gorge, Somerset

Dog-friendly places

The gardens in the spring at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire

Countryside and woodland

Looking for places to visit with the kids in Liverpool and Lancashire? Explore days out in nature, fun things to do for all the family and places to spot wildlife all year round.

Family-friendly places in Liverpool and Lancashire

Plan your family day out in Liverpool and Lancashire. From the beauty of the great outdoors and amazing histories to play areas, balance bikes and even a maze, there's something for the whole family to enjoy rain or shine.

Family playing in the woodland area near the lake at Lyme Park, Cheshire

May half term across the North West

Spend time with the kids surrounded by nature and history in May half term – here’s some ideas to get you started. Enter the play hub inside the mill at Quarry Bank for soft play, dressing up and puppet shows, engage all your senses amongst nature at Dunham Massey, take a walk on the wild side at Hare Hill and Little Moreton Hall, and try on suits of armour inside Rufford Old Hall. Click to find even more things to do and to plan your visit.

An outdoor theatre performance taking place in the gardens

Upcoming events in Liverpool and Lancashire

There's always something new to see or do at National Trust places near you – join in a host of seasonal adventures and events for all ages. From guided walks and talks to outdoor theatre performances and family activities, find out what's on across Liverpool and Lancashire to help make your next visit even more memorable.

The small white flowers of the hawthorn tree are backlit by the orange glow of a summer sunset

Best places to see blossom in Liverpool and Lancashire

Discover a hidden oasis full of blossom in the middle of the garden at Rufford Old Hall, or take a perfect snap of a blossom-filled view of Speke Hall. Wherever you’re heading this spring, here are the best places to notice blossom at the places we care for.

Visitors in the Home Farm restaurant at Speke Hall, Liverpool

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Eating and shopping at Speke Hall

Home Farm restaurant is open every day for you to grab a drink or a bite to eat. Afterwards, pop into the second-hand bookshop to find a pre-loved gem.

Girl sipping a large cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows on the top

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Eating, drinking and second-hand bookshop at Rufford Old Hall

Treat yourself to tasty treats inside or outside the cosy tea-room at Rufford or escape into the Coach House to discover our second-hand bookshop.

Whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot, there are many places in Liverpool and Lancashire that you can visit without a car.

White shuttle bus outside a stately home

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Places you can visit in Liverpool and Lancashire without a car

Plan your visit to the places in our care in Liverpool and Lancashire by train, bus, bike or on foot for a sustainable day out.

Our work in Liverpool and Lancashire

As a conservation charity, find out what we're doing to care for nature and history at National Trust places in Liverpool and Lancashire.

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in our work across Liverpool and Lancashire.

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Volunteer room guide speaking with visitors in the Great Hall at Speke Hall, Liverpool

Volunteering in Liverpool and Lancashire

From guiding tours of historic houses to helping outdoors in nature conservation, find out how you can volunteer for a great cause near you.

A volunteer led guided tour around Wray Castle in Cumbria

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Supporter groups in Liverpool and Lancashire

The Liverpool and Lancashire supporter groups help support their local places with fundraising and volunteering. Find out more about what they do and how you can get involved.

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An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

An exhibition bringing the household of Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s to life, through the original account books of the Shuttleworth Family.

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Getting dressed in the early 1600s – a talk exploring Jacobean clothes.

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

Do you know a ruff from a coif, a partlet from a rebato? If not then this talk is for you and will give you everything you need to know (and more) about costume and dress in the early Jacobean period.

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Painting Padiham at Gawthorpe Hall

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

The popular outdoor painting event returns with professional and amateur artists painting live in the grounds of the Hall and around Padiham town centre.

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Springtime garden poetry walk & talk

Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk, Lancashire

Join gardener Joel and members of a local poetry group for an introduction on Rufford's gardens, followed by poetry recitals inspired by the beauty of spring and blossom, by Preston Just Write.