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Summer of Play at Speke Hall

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

From making mud pies, running races, opportunities to build and create and getting cosy with a good book we are throwing open our doors and you're invited to explore, discover and play together.

Create your own adventure – Use your imagination to create your own fantasy adventure in the Picnic Area. You’ll find a puppet theatre, a wicker castle, a play boat and a reading nook full of inspiration.

Games, art, sports and more – Over in the orchard you can play with GIANT games or create wild art masterpieces. On the North Lawn you can wang a welly, try bunny yoga, race your friends and go on a scavenger hunt.

Different day, different play – You’ll find different activities on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays so there’s even more reason to come back again and again. Craft a new toy with ‘Make it Mondays’, have a go at archery on Tuesdays, learn juggling from a Tudor Jester on Thursdays or listen to stories and rhymes with The Reader on Fridays.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

If your group has more than 15 people contact Speke Hall to book in advance.

Suitability

This event is suitable for all ages

Accessibility

The Speke Hall site has designated mobility parking spaces, accessible toilets, level entrance to house, ground floor wheelchair accessible and our garden is mostly flat although there are some steep gradients.

Other

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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