Family-friendly things to do at Speke Hall

Two people at an outdoor event practice archery; one in a yellow hoodie and blue cap aims a bow, while another in green stands nearby. Blurred crowd and tents are in the background. — Try your hand at archery at Speke Hall, Liverpool | © National Trust Images/Dave Jones

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.

What's on this spring at Speke Hall:

May Half Term

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Speke Hall

Saturday 23 - Sunday 31 May

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! From 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges.

Are you ready for a mega adventure? Trail sheets will be available to collect on the day.

Normal admission also applies (free for National Trust members).

Festival of Blossom Poetry Trail

Thursday 7 - Sunday 31 May

This May half term, celebrate the Festival of Blossom at Speke Hall with a self-led poetry trail through the Orchard, South Lawn and Clough Woodland.

Discover five stops along the way, featuring poems by Simon Armitage inspired by the surrounding landscape. At each stop, you can listen to recorded poetry and music by Simon Armitage and LYR, bringing each piece to life as you explore.

Indoor Mouse Trail

Wednesday 27 - Sunday 31 May

Step inside Speke Hall this May half term and follow a self-led trail through seven stops around the mansion.

Keep your eyes peeled for tiny mice, hidden in unexpected places and celebrating blossom alongside the folklore of spring. Pick up a trail sheet and, once you’ve completed the trail, collect your sticker - a fun activity for families to enjoy together.

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.

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 gated play 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).