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Christmas days out at Speke Hall
Step into the magic of Christmas at Speke Hall this festive season. Explore rooms dressed for the season with sparkle and tradition, follow the mischievous Merry Mice on their festive adventures, and wander through our Community Christmas Tree Orchard created with local groups.
Enjoy evenings of carols and festive music in the Great Hall, or join us for a Sherlock Holmes Christmas mystery brought to life on stage. From family trails to twinkling trees, Speke Hall is the perfect place to celebrate the joy of Christmas.
Christmas Opening Weekends
House
Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between November 29 and December 22, 12.30pm to 4.00pm (last entry at 3.30pm).
Booking is not required, and admission is included in the price of a property ticket.
Please note: During our Christmas weekends, the first floor of the Hall will be closed due to conservation work that will help protect and maintain the property for everyone, for ever.
Christmas events at Speke Hall
- House Decoration
- Join us for an enchanting Christmas at Speke Hall this winter, as you step inside a house ready to welcome you into the festive season. Each room across the two floors of the house has been lovingly decorated to bring wonder, sparkle and moments of joy. Marvel at fresh garlands, twinkling trees and take in the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas.Plan your visit
- Merry Mice Trail
- ‘Twas the night before Christmas, When all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, Except for a mouse…’ The merry mice of Speke Hall are back and getting ready to celebrate Christmas with us! Make sure you look closely in each beautifully decorated rooms to find out what festive activities they are getting up to!Plan your visit
- Community Christmas Trees
- Our Community Christmas Tree Orchard is back for it’s second year! Come and take a wander through our beautiful traditional Orchard and marvel at the decorations created by some of our local community groups and partners. If you are interested in being part of our Community Christmas Tree Orchard, please contact our Experience and Visitor Programme Manager at sami.wilson@nationaltrust.org.ukPlan your visit
- Merry Mice Winter Trail
- It’s not just in the house that the Merry Mice of Speke Hall have been busy. They’ve been scampering around the gardens and grounds and have got up to all sorts of festive and wonderfully wintery fun! Follow the trail and see what they have been up to!Plan your visit
- Evenings of Festive Music
- Take a seat in the magnificent Great Hall filled with Tudor festive decorations and enjoy your favourite Christmas carols and classics sung by local choir Singing Our Socks Off on 3, 4 and 5 December. The event includes refreshments served at Home Farm restaurant as part of the ticket.Book tickets
- Sherlocks Christmas Casebook
- Celebrate the holiday season with a twist of mystery at Speke Hall, as Don’t Go Into The Cellar presents Sherlock Holmes’ Christmas Casebook. Take a trip to Baker Street and spend Christmas with Sherlock Holmes in this engaging stage show starring award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin as the famed detective. Features an original theatrical adaptation of the Conan Doyle classic, "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" and other festive delights!Book tickets
Tuck into festive food
Escape to Home Farm restaurant to take a seat and enjoy delicious festive treats every day of the week, 10.30am-3.30pm. Tuck into warming scones, sip festive-flavoured hot drinks or fill up your belly with a tasty meal. Every bite supports the work we do to care for Speke Hall for everyone, for ever.
Gift a book this Christmas
Our second-hand bookshop, Speke's Volumes, is a treasure trove of pre-loved stories and located just opposite Home Farm restaurant. You're bound to find a book or two you'll love or that could make the perfect gift for someone special this Christmas. The bookshop is run by volunteers and is usually open every day for a few hours in the early afternoon.
Shop with the National Trust
The previous shop at Speke Hall selling National Trust products has closed, but you can still enjoy shopping at other properties in the region including Dunham Massey and Quarry Bank. Or you can visit our online shop here to browse and purchase unique Christmas gifts for your loved ones from the comfort of your own home.
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