Speke Hall Tour

Daily tours of Speke Hall: Approx 2 hours

One of the most famous half timbered houses in Britain, now owned by the National Trust. Dates from 15th Century and spans many periods, plus gardens and woodland walks.

The atmospheric interior of this rambling house spans many periods, 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, 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 offers estate walks, children's play area and orchard.