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 near Liverpool.

What's on at Speke Hall:

Family Friendly Nature Walks

Various dates this autumn
Join the ranger team and local expert Tony Parker for a special nature walk. From spotting bats on a twilight adventure to discovering dazzling dragonflies, there are plenty of opportunities for families to get closer to the wildlife that calls Speke Hall home. Keep your eye on the Speke Hall social media channels (Instagram & Facebook) and events page for the next family-friendly nature workshops. Look out for nature walks and workshops specifically labelled as family-friendly, with selected activities suitable for the whole family to enjoy together.

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Planning your family visit

To help make your family visit to Speke Hall as easy as it can be, here's what you need to know. If there's anything

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 and maze.

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.

Go plane spotting

Head towards the river from Home Farm and you'll find the Bund path, which you can climb up to enjoy a bird's-eye view of Speke Hall, the River Mersey and Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Take a seat on one of the benches to enjoy a picnic, watch bustling birdlife and spot planes flying over your head.

‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ at Speke Hall

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).