Speke Hall, Gardens & Estate

Green Tourism Business Scheme Member

The atmospheric interior of this rambling house spans many periods. Originally built in 1530, its Great Hall and priest hole date from Tudor times, while the Oak Parlour and smaller rooms, some with William Morris wallpapers, show the Victorian desire for privacy and comfort. There is also fine Jacobean plasterwork and intricately carved furniture. A fully equipped Victorian kitchen and servants' hall enable visitors to see 'behind the scenes'. The restored garden has spring bulbs, a rose garden, summer border and stream garden, and there are woodland walks and magnificent views of the Mersey basin and North Wales hills from The Bund, a high bank. Home Farm, a 5-minute walk from Speke Hall, is a model Victorian farm building, restored and part-adapted to provide a restaurant, shop and visitor facilities, and offers estate walks, children's play area and orchard.

Opening arrangements: Speke Hall
HOUSE
17 Mar - 28 Oct: 1- 5.30 (Wed- Sun)
3 Nov - 2 Dec: 1- 4.30 (Sat-Sun)

GROUNDS
17 Mar - 28 Oct: 11 -5.30 (Everyday)
3 Nov- 21 Mar: 11- Dusk (Everyday)

HOME FARM/RESTAURANT/SHOP
17 Mar- 15 Jul: 11- 5 (Wed- Sun)
17 Jul- 9 Sept: 11- 5 (Tue- Sun)
12 Sep- 28 Oct: 11- 5 (Wed- Sun)
3 Nov- 2 Dec:11- 4.20 (Sat-Sun)

Admission:
HOUSE, GROUNDS & HOME FARM
Adult: £6.70
Child £3.70
Family £20.50

GROUNDS & HOME FARM only:
Adult £4.00
Child £1.90
Family £11
Reduced rate when arriving by cycle, on foot ot by public transport.

Opening Times

House 2007 17 Mar 2006 - 28 Oct 2009

Grounds 2007 17 Mar 2007 - 28 Oct 2009

House 2007 3 Nov 2007 - 2 Dec 2009

Grounds 2007 3 Nov 2007 - 21 Mar 2009

Grading

• VAQAS VB Attraction

Road Directions

8 miles south-east of central Liverpool, next to Liverpool airport. Exit the Jct 12 off M56, follow signs for Liverpool Airport. Take brown sign at last roundabout before airport.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest Station Liverpool South Parkway (2 miles) or Hunt’s Cross (2 miles).
Take the number 500, 80, 180 or 82 from the city centre, followed by 10 minute walk.

 Facilities

• Accept Credit/Debit Cards
• Cafe/Restaurant
• Car Parking
• Coach Parking
• Disabled Access
• Gift Shop
• Guides Available
• Languages
• Large Parties
• Park Ranger
• Parking Available
• Picnic Facility
• School Parties
• Shop
• Toilets
• Visitor Centre
• Wheel Chair Hire
• Dogs Accepted - dogs accepted

Children & Infants

• Child Friendly