Activities for families at Speke Hall

Planning your family visit

A Summer of Play

Monday 22 July - Saturday 29 August

With sports day activities, archery, wild art, football training, crafting fun,and more besides, there is something for everyone to enjoy at our Summer of Play.

We have a changing programme of events throughout the summer, so you'll be sure to have a great time and make some happy memories at Speke Hall in our summer of play.

Summer of Play - Every Day

Summer of Play - Every Day takes place every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the holidays* and features the fun below which you can find on site whenever you join us this summer.

• Speke Stage The stage is set, are you ready to put on a performance for your friends and family?
• Rope Maze Can you bend and weave through the ropes to get from one end to the other?
• Woodland Play Area Can you build a den for a mighty giant or a tiny goblin or a fantastic fairy?
• Speke's Small Wonders Outdoor Trail Get a bug’s eye view of life and test your insect skills on our bee-lightful trail!
• Infamous Insects Indoor Trail Help us track down 6 tiny troublemakers, remembering to keep an eye out for Speke’s Most Wanted.

Running throughout the summer on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesday.*

Summer of Play - Active Play

On selected dates this summer, get ready for an action-packed time at Speke Hall with our Active Play activities.

Take on the challenge of our obstacle races, where participants can test their agility and speed through a fun and adventurous course. Join in on classic sports day races, including sack races, egg and spoon races, and three-legged races, bringing a nostalgic touch to your day out. Or, for those who enjoy a bit of target practice, try your hand at soft archery and see how accurate your aim is.

Bring the whole family to Speke Hall for an unforgettable day of active play. Whether you're racing through obstacles or hitting the target in archery, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Active Play Dates:
July 22, 24, 29 & 31
August 7, 12, 13, 20, 27 & 28

Summer of Play - Crafty Play

On particluar days this summer, let your creativity run wild at Speke Hall with craft-based fun as part of our Summer of Play.

Our Craft Play sessions offer a variety of hands-on crafts that will keep your fun-seekers engaged and entertained. From making adorable pinecone bees and personalised journey sticks to crafting Tudor finger puppets and nature-inspired suncatchers, there's something for everyone. Kids can also enjoy creating colourful lolly stick flowers and unique clay pendants, ensuring a memorable and fun-filled experience for all ages.

Head down to Speke Hall this summer for a day of crafty play and creative fun. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make lasting memories and beautiful creations.

Crafty Play Dates:

July 23 & 30
August 5, 6, 14, 19, 21 & 26

Dates for your diary

*Our Summer of Play will take place between 12.00pm and 4.00pm every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 22 July to 29 August, except the week commencing 26 August, when activities will be on Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 August due to the bank holiday. And look out for these special events as part of Summer of Play:

7 August - National Playday
We're bringing back traditional sports day races (eggs and spoons will be provided!) as well as a might tug of war competition.

12 August - Limbo Competition
Get ready to get flexible as we dance our way to fun times with an anyone-can-enter limbo competition.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

Things to see and do

Have fun in the gated play area

This colourful safe haven is a place for young 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.

Explore the hedge maze

Will you find your way out of the giant hedge maze? Designed by the world’s leading expert in maze construction, Adrian Fisher, there are 12 gates, five bridges, four finger mazes, three weathervanes and a viewing platform waiting to be discovered. Treat the far-reaching view of the River Mersey from the platform as a reward.

Zoom along on the new zip wire

Get ready for a hair-raising adventure in the woodland play area with our ever popular zip wire. It's 30-feet long and offers countless hours of fun for your children.