Family-friendly things to do at Speke Hall

A man holds a young child near a window decorated with Christmas ornamentation. The child wears a knit hat and quilted coat; the man wears a corduroy jacket and plaid scarf. Both smile. — Christmas family adventures at Speke Hall, Liverpool | © ©National Trust Images/ Arnhel de Serra

Make your own adventure every time you visit Speke Hall. Zoom along a zip wire in the woodland play area, find space to run and play on the North Lawn or indulge curious minds inside the Tudor house.

Christmas 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.

Planning your visit

There are several designated parking spaces located close to Visitor Reception.

Accessible toilets at Home Farm and in Dairy Courtyard by the house.

Step-free level access in the orchard, south lawn, restaurant, picnic areas and some areas of the woodland trail and maze.

Wheelchair-accessible roundabout in the gated play area.

Sensory items free to borrow from the Visitor Reception building.

You can find our full access statement on the Accessable website. Please contact us on 01514 277 231 or spekehall@nationaltrust.org.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements.
Balance bikes and small bikes with stabilisers are allowed in the gardren and grounds.

Please don't bring large wheeled bikes. The paths around the gardens and grounds are too narrow for these types of bicycle.
Dogs on short leads can explore all areas of the garden and grounds that are open including Clough Wooldand and the Bund walk.

Assistance dogs only in the house, play areas, maze and Childe of Hale trail.

You can find more information to help you plan a visit with your dog on our 'Visiting Speke Hall with your dog' webpage.
Kids lunchboxes containing sandwiches, fruit, a treat and juice or water available in Home Farm Restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

You're welcome to bring a picnic. There's plenty of picnic tables, benches and spots to lay out a blanket.

You can find more information to our 'Eating at Speke Hall' webpage.

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Santa Claus seated beside a Christmas tree, interacts with two young girls in coats, while a young boy looks on. The tree is decorated with lights, bows, and ornaments, with wrapped gifts at its base. The scene takes place in a warmly lit, paneled room. — Children meeting Father Christmas at Speke Hall, Liverpool. | © ©National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Things to see and do in the grounds

Go wild in the woodland play area

Hidden away in Speke's magical woodland, there are lots of exciting challenges for young adventurers to take on, including outdoor balancing obstacles and a 30-feet long zip wire to zoom along!

Have fun in the gatedplay area

This colourful safe haven is a place for younger children to play and climb to their hearts’ content. Parents and carers can take a seat here to enjoy a rest and a snack at the picnic tables overlooking the gated play area, which includes a wheelchair-accessible roundabout.

‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’

No matter the season, Speke Hall is the perfect place to have a go at some of our '50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities. Head into the woods to get to know a tree (No. 1), join nature's band by playing our woodland musical instruments (No. 25), or pay a visit to the Kitchen Garden's bug hotel to make friends with some minibeasts (No. 31).