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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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Top places to visit in Liverpool and Lancashire

Speke Hall 

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

Speke, Liverpool

Fully open today
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.

Rufford Old Hall 

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

near Ormskirk, Lancashire

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

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.

near Burnley, Lancashire

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

The Beatles' Childhood Homes 

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

Woolton and Allerton, Liverpool

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

The Hardmans' House 

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

Liverpool, Merseyside

Closed now
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.

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.

Bury

Fully open today
Peel Tower

Arnside and Silverdale 

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

near Arnside, Cumbria

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

Heysham Coast 

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

Lancashire

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

Things to see and do with the family

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.

Exploring the low ropes course in the Strawberry Castle play area at Gibside

Summer of Play across the North West 

Get ready for a summer packed with adventure and imagination across the North West. Play together and make new memories with Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank. Find fun-filled activities at deer parks, cosy gardens – and even inside a giant industrial mill. Click to see what’s on this summer.

Family climbing on a Summer of Play activity wall at Dunham Massey in Cheshire

What's on in Liverpool and Lancashire

Upcoming events in Liverpool and Lancashire 

From outdoor theatre events in beautiful gardens to guided walks and talks, find out what’s on in Liverpool and Lancashire to make your next visit even more memorable.

An outdoor theatre performance taking place in the gardens

Places to eat and shop in Liverpool and Lancashire

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.

Visitors enjoying ice cream at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex

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.

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

Visit the National Trust without a car

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.

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.

White shuttle bus outside a stately home

Our work in Liverpool and Lancashire

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.

Ranger holding sphagnum moss

Get involved

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

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.

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

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.

A volunteer led guided tour around Wray Castle in Cumbria

Upcoming events

Summer of Play at Speke Hall 

Speke Hall, Speke, Liverpool

Discover games galore in beautiful green spaces at Speke Hall as we celebrate a season of colour, creativity, and fun for all ages.

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22 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 9 other dates or times

Summer of Play at Rufford Old Hall 

Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk, Lancashire

Come out to play with your friends and family this summer. Between 18 July - 01 September (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays) embark on your next adventure at Rufford Old Hall.

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22 Aug to 1 Sep 2025
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10:30 to 16:30
+ 8 other dates or times

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition 

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

A fantastic display of beautiful historic textiles from the collection of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, across four rooms of the Hall.

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22 Aug to 2 Nov 2025
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12:00 to 17:00
+ 52 other dates or times

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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22 Aug to 2 Nov 2025
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12:00 to 17:00
+ 52 other dates or times

SOLD OUT Guided Bat Walk - Rufford Old Hall 

Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk, Lancashire

Join our friendly bat expert for an evening guided walk through the gardens and woodland here at Rufford to find out more about the different species of bat living here.

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22 Aug 2025
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19:30 to 21:00

Woodland conservation walk & talks 

Formby, Liverpool

Join us for a series of free guided conservation walk and talks meeting at Lifeboat Road car park, bay 1 notice board (L37 1EB)

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26 Aug to 1 Sep 2025
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14:00 to 16:00
+ 4 other dates or times

Explore Tudor Life 

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

Discover what life was like in the Tudor times at Gawthorpe Hall.

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29 Aug 2025
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12:00 to 16:00

Discovering the Pendle Witches – talk and book signing 

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

A talk on the Pendle witches by Carol Ann Lee, author of a ground-breaking book 'Something Wicked' that takes the reader on a spellbinding journey into the heart of England's largest and most notorious witch trial.

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29 Aug 2025
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13:00 to 14:30
Visitors exploring the sand dunes and the woodland at Formby, Liverpool

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.