National Trust - Speke Hall, Garden and Estate in Liverpool - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Charged 12£ pp (the house being closed on Monday & Tuesday) to see a garden not even that well maintained... I've always thought 'National 'trust'' was a guarantee of quality. How wrong!

I usually only do the national trust places near Manchester but this is easily my favourite! It was a drizzly sunday but it didn't ruin our day. The staff were great everywhere we went and the ones in the house were very knowledgeable. The house is STUNNING! Beauty at every turn. As manx people we were very happy to see our flag on the stained glass windows! The grounds have a stunning array of flowers and a kitchen garden which the kids loved seeing. The woodland play area was a big hit and they loved the maze too. We visited the cafe and book shop too which were a nice break from the rain. Theres also two ice cream pop ups with Cheshire farm ice cream, which is actually well priced. Parking was easy enough, we arrived at 10.30 but note the house does not open until 12.30 on sunday (check the website on day of visit)

Lovely walks and gardens, so that you can picnic in the sun or rest in the shade and woods. Lovely views of The Mersey from The Bund walk.

Not been here for over 20yrs not much change to the house but the grounds were Immaculate...bit pricey for an ice cream though & can of Pepsi was just under £3 ...

Wonderful day out for all, surrounded by green, a beautiful house and a nice cafe. We always take picnics and have a great, many places to sit and enjoy. Can take a ball or any garden toys; truly enjoy a full day out. Bonus is a nice book shop at reasonable costs, again for all ages.

Went to Speke Hall yesterday and went on a tour with Jean, a volunteer, who was extremely knowledgeable about the property and brought the experience alive for us both, together with her great humour. Would recommend.

Very nice house! Details explained lovingly by the staff. Quiz for the children was motivating. All in all, absolutely worth seeing!!

Beautiful place ,tour guides in each room of the house will tell you the history of the furniture ect,very interesting to hear.plenty of room and seating in the gardens to enjoy a picnic,also a cafe with polite staff serving food and drinks

Lovely gardens and nice food! Haven't been in the house yet (not since primary school anyway) but the rest of the site is nice and relaxing

A really enjoyable family day out. Loads to do for the kids, staff friendly. Took a picnic and there was plenty of space for us to sit and for the kids to play. Lovely day!

Beautiful house. Worth going to see and walking round. Takes you back 100's of years

Lovely place to visit for a day out

My childhood playground, always special to share it with people who have never visited.

A fascinating glimpse into the past at this rare 16th century Tudor timber-framed manor house on the banks of the River Mersey.

Situated next to Liverpools John Lennon Airport this is a little gem away from the city. Beautiful formal gardens, open grass areas suitable for a picnic and small raised wooded area looking out to the River Mersey. The house is lovely to walk through and explore its history. The cafe served more than the normal brown selection found at so many N.Trust properties. We can recommend the spicy chicken, on flat bread with salad.

Amazing place with so much history and just a few miles from the centre of Liverpool

Worth a visit even if you don't go in the hall. There is a trail that youngsters would enjoy plus a maze.

Beautiful gardens the house is a worthwhile place to visit the staff/volunteers are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable

Beautiful garden, friendly place for families with children, disabled people, there is a place to eat, it is worth visiting this place

Right next to John Lennon airport. Small estate but some great walks and large period house. Friendly staff around to assist you.

This is a lovely place. Nice walks in the grounds and beyond. Often crowded near the maze and children's playground, and by the house, but the woods and Bund are usually less busy. And you can walk down to the river. Watch aircraft. The bluebells in spring are a must-see! And the shady woods are cool and pleasant on a hot day.

A great few hours walking around the gardens then the house. Informative inside the house with trust members on each room

Unfortunately I visited on a day the house was closed. It looks wonderful and I will come back to see the inside. The outside is beautiful as are the gardens.

Lots to see. Nice cafe that serves a great selection of meals/snacks. Beautiful gardens to walk around. The hall itself is very interesting with lots of great stories behind it. We'll worth a visit.

We have enjoyed visiting this place for many years . Perfect for picnics . Great for kids .

Unique and beautiful property set in pretty gardens; an oasis in an industrial area of Liverpool by the airport. Do not be off by the location, as the place is a gem. The staff and volunteers at this NT property go full out to make for a memorable visit. Highly recommended.

A very good place to visit with children, both indoors and outdoors. It gets quite crowded sometimes throughout the year, but it's also a great spot to watch planes taking off and enjoy a walk.

Great Tudor house built in 1598

Well preserved tudor manor house with great docents.

A rare survival of the Tudor period, we spent so long going round the house, that we didn't have time to spend in the garden. We will have to come back

Date of Visit: 30th June 2024. Large gardens, immaculate lawns and hedhes, intetesting old Hall/Mansion building. Play area for kids. Cafe/Restaurant is a bit small, but good food selection, and Cheese n Onion Pasty is delicious. Advance tickets not available. Free entry for National Trust members.

I recently visited Speke Hall and had an amazing experience. The Tudor architecture and beautifully maintained grounds are stunning. The volunteer room guidrs were informative and brought the hall's rich history to life. The gardens are serene and perfect for a leisurely stroll. The cafe provided delicious food, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Speke Hall is a hidden gem and a must-visit for anyone interested in history or looking for a picturesque day out. Highly recommended!

First use of National Trust membership, lovely walk around the house and gardens with something to eat in the restaurant.

Wonderful National Trust Property that is well worth a visit. Easy, accessible parking and great facilities on site, along with a beautiful garden to explore. The house is without doubt one of the most beautiful in the National Trust portfolio. If you're in the area it's well worth a visit. The Hall is within a very short distance of John Lennon Airport so it's worth noting you will hear some air traffic noise when on site, but it's not a problem. Highly recommend a visit.

Probably nearly 20 years since I last visited and this wonderful place is so worth a visit - even for plane spotters too!

A nice place to go with your family and friends.

We visited on a Monday when the house doesn't open, but arranged a tour of Paul McCartney and John Lennons house from here.... Very interesting!

Great place for a walk and a picnic with the family.

This large National Trust house is one of the biggest in the area, offering a unique visit. While it lacks some facilities found at other sites, such as a shop, it recently opened a second-hand bookstore. There's a delightful path for kids featuring mythology and stories, and the maze is especially fun for children.

Very good family day out, fascinating house and wonderful gardens.

We visit at least once a week. Love the place. Staff lovely and always helpful.

Very beautiful National Trust Property!

So much to see and do. Volunteers in the hall are very knowledgeable and spoke brilliantly with our 3 children, explaining the history. Great play areas for the children, lovely trails to follow, a maze to get lost in too. A great day out.

Fantastic place to.visit all the volunteers around the beautiful house are very friendly and welcoming and all have lots of knowledge on the history of house and people who have lived there,the tea room are lovely and the food is very good a great place for a day out and lots to do.if you have small children with play areas ,well.worth a visit

Plenty to see, lots of people arround to explain the history of the hall

Speke hall is a great place to visit, lots of historical stuff to look at, rooms are laid out beautifully, don't lick the wallpaper I was told by a young child, arsenic apparently 🙄, lovely gardens, nice cafe and a book shop with some absolute bargains, staff are friendly and very very helpful,

Interesting to visit on a family/friends day out :)

What a fascinating, beautiful place! Such detailed information available round the house, paints a clear picture of how the building was made and used. The gardens are stunning, and I loved that so much of the forest has been left. Café had a good choice of freshly made foods, and the ice cream went down a treat 😋

01 June 2024 - great to see plenty, and good mix, of people in beautiful weather, looks like garden work progressing nicely. . Another good visit to Speke Hall. Did the extra long walk today. Started with coffee, soup and bread, and wet nelly (scouse was a 20 mins wait). Lovely staff, lovely food, and great grounds. Didn't seem many flowers in main garden though this time? ☹️

Loved it The house is amazing if you like your Tudor history Each room has a guide who will give you information about the house and items in the room I spent ages in there on my own marvelling at the carvings on beds, wallpaper, priests hidey hole etc. The grounds though are hell. Full of screaming kids. Families throwing balls and frisbies. Setting up picnics Just so busy. This was a Sunday and nice weather but for such an historical place it was spoilt for me. The noise was ridiculous wherever you went. Dogs allowed on leads and a cafe and ice cream area. Large car park but very busy The hall was brilliant The gardens hell.

Loved visiting Speke Hall. Fabulous looking building and very friendly and knowledgeable volunteers

Interesting Busy due to school holidays 😮

Amazing 🤩 come here every day with my family and friends. Recommend

Beautiful place, Plenty to do, Toilets and cafe on site.

Beautiful place to visit for all

Beautiful , relaxing place to visit! Came to see the bluebells will definitely comeback !

Speke Hall , what a day wonderful . Something for all the family.

As a local I just wanted to go to the restaurant and have a bowl of scouse, have to pay £12 to enter before paying for your food! Absolutely ridiculous.

A lovely day out. Well sign posted to ensure you don't miss anything. We really enjoyed the coastal walk which was perfect for plane spotting. The walk in the woods was fun spotting evidence a giant lived there. A good selection of good quality food available with friendly staff. Just make sure the house is open when you plan your visit.

Love this place Peace and tranquility (until a plane lands or takes off!)

Needs more information boards when walking round. Plenty of guides but would be nice to read about it.

Probably one of the best properties in the North West for families to visit. Plenty of space for children to run around and explore and to have a picnic. Ample parking and if you need a hand getting to the hall and gardens there's a kart to take you. Children's play area and maze and a viewing platform for watching planes landing at the airport. You can also access the coastal path and there's a woodland walk that takes you to a viewing point over the river and the runway. The gardens are not formal beautiful woodland, lawns plenty to explore. There's a decent second hand book shop as well.

Very nice place. A beautiful well-kept park, a pleasant hike along the dam around the park, a rather interesting house museum. The cafe was closed.

We have visited Speke Hall countless times over the years, this time we took 2 visiting Americans, we intended to wait for them in the cafe only to be told it would be £12 each just to walk through to the cafe. The jobs worth guy on the desk wouldn’t even allow us to go to the toilets. This marred our visit and only the Americans wanted to see it we would have left immediately. There should be some discretion surely for people only wanting a cup of tea while waiting. The guy on the desk was not friendly or a good example for visitors. Very disappointing.

Classic Tudor House. Well worth visiting Helpful staff.

fantastic day around the house and gardens but take a packed lunch if you do visit as the cafe prices are extortion

Great house, great gardens, lovely cafe

Went here to see the hall. It's a beautiful place. The gardens are well maintained and are lovely . The kitchen garden is a must see and the bee hives. The hall itself is beautifully kept and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. There are play areas for the children, a maze, the bluebell area has a wild wood for the kids too. You can take dogs and there are facilities on site. Well worth a visit

Speke Hall and Gardens is a remarkable testament to the grandeur of Tudor architecture, surrounded by the splendor of its meticulously maintained gardens. The estate offers a vast expanse of space where one can stroll leisurely, taking in the sights of the beautifully crafted landscape and the soothing sounds of the waterfall. The cafes dotted around the property provide convenient spots to savor a light meal or a refreshing drink. The jacket potato, a simple yet comforting dish, is a favorite among visitors seeking a taste of home-cooked goodness. For those interested in the rich history of Speke Hall, the guided tours are a must. The Apprentice House tour, in particular, is highly recommended. The tour guides are exceptionally knowledgeable, bringing the past to life with stories and insights that captivate and educate. Speke Hall is not just a historical house; it’s a sanctuary where the past and present coexist harmoniously. The gardens are a horticulturist’s dream, with a variety of plants and flowers that bloom in a riot of colors throughout the seasons. The old-fashioned ironmongery section adds a touch of rustic charm, while the chandeliers inside the hall reflect the elegance of bygone eras. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply looking for a peaceful day out, Speke Hall and Gardens promises an enriching experience that will leave you with lasting memories.

A return visit after many years, we were in time for the Victorian tour, can recommend it, lots of interesting information on the later History of the house and the occupants, you have to get your ticket at the reception but the Tudor tour, which we'll do on the next visit, is just a turn up at the meeting point and apparently it's mainly about the exterior of the house.

Beautiful NT property with many flowers and a delightful tudor house with an interior still in the 16th century style. We went on May Day and there were several stalls, displays and activities for children.

The Hall and grounds are spectacular, with knowledgeable and helpful staff. Star lost for the rip off food prices for what you get in the cafe, with coffee virtually thrown at you and staff who look like they don't want to be there on the day we went. Take a packed lunch.

The house is very interesting historically, the garden grounds lovely too, and a castle walk opens 10.30 am house opens 12.30,

Adore Speke! It was the first National Trust property I ever visited and still is joyous to walk around. Cannot recommend enough

I love coming here. One of my favourite places to visit. Nice little cafe, although it does get very busy at times. Good little second hand book shop. And little areas for the kids to play in. Lovely gardens to walk around.

Speke Hall is a national treasure. A well-preserved piece of history plonked in the middle of a modernised environment. There’s something a bit eye-opening when you see and hear the airplanes of the nearby airport in contrast to the quaint, relaxing feeling you get within the grounds of the hall. The house itself is a splendid example of Tudor architecture in Britain. There aren’t that many buildings of this quality that remain, so having the opportunity to visit Speke Hall is something not to be missed. View a real-life priest hole, a Tudor kitchen, an elegant Great Hall decorated with paintings and suits of armour, Victorian renovations and more. Thankfully I live within 30 minutes of the place, so it is somewhere we frequent with our children as they love history and getting some fresh air. It is a lovely place to visit regardless of the time of year, however, you will definitely enjoy it more in the late spring/early summer months when it’s a lot warmer. You can then get involved in various events they hold at the hall such as the recent Tudor day (May 2024) where there were a collection of people dressed in Tudor attire, dancing displays and even a court jester keeping the crowds amused. When you’re not engrossed by the history of the building or taking part in the events of the day, there are lots of places you can explore and relax. There is a good wooden play park for children of various ages. Depending on the time of year (please check before going) there is a maize maze, vegetable & herb gardens, a tea room, food restaurant and more. On days with sunshine you can grab a free deck chair on the North Lawn and catch some sun; having been there a few times I can say that it’s a little sun trap and provides a nice relaxing area to view the house from a distance. Overall this is a place that will not disappoint. If you like Speke Hall, I’d definitely recommend Rufford Old Hall and Little Moreton Hall for similar examples of Tudor buildings.

Fab walking places. People in house where so helping and interesting..Will definitely visit again

Great place to spend the day in the historic hall with so much to see, or wandering around the extensive gardens. Parking is free, the entrance fee is for £12.50 for hall and gardens, but there is a lot to see. Galliard & Tudor dancers in costume and musicians when we were there, super way to spend a weekend day.

Beautiful home full of history, great outdoor entertainment over the BH weekend.

NT subscribers, nice hall. Interesting history.

Lovely place to visit lots to do

Really wonderful house and really interested. Loved the way they have set it out and a huge shout out to the vomunteers. The gardens are lovely. The cafe although a tad pricey is very nice.

Amazing Tudor building with Victorian interior. Some of the most knowledgeable and friendly room guides we've met at any NT property we've visited. Wonderful gardens. Will definitely be back!

Been wanting to go to speke hall for a long time, the grounds are very well kept, has a large free carpark, a place to watch the planes take off from neighbouring John lennon airport, a maze, play and picnic areas and a restaurant, the hall itself is a great place with very knowledgeable staff in each room ready to offer advice and talk about the history, some fascinating aspects like the spy hole and secret passages, I managed to get a voucher via octopus energy, otherwise it's around £17 each, if the weather is nice you could literally spend all day around the grounds, I did find the restaurant quite dear, £3.60 for a latte, I didn't try the food, I'd recommend taking your own picnic

A complete Tudor house with period furniture. The guides are very knowledgeable and helpful. Give yourself plenty of time to look around.

Restaurant- with mainly veggie/ vegan produce. Why? What happened to choice and the 85% " normal" people?

Really lovely place to visit with the family, longer walks if you want but we just stayed close to the hall for our first visit. The cafe looked nice, there was some locally produced ice cream. The activity trail is quite short (perfect for little ines) with lots to see and do on the way. There is a very well constructed Maze and a few little park areas. The staff in the hall were very knowledgeable and approachable. We will definitely visit again

Nice Hall friendly guide but 12.30 pm opening time was a bit late for us .

Lovely walks and the house itself is a time capsule not to be missed. Make sure you ask the room volunteers to fill you in on their knowledge of the building and artefacts.

We had a lovely walk around the house and along the estuary. Visited cafe nice food.

Visited this National Trust property on 11/4/24. The history of this property is very interesting & was told in great detail by various guides within the house. Whilst it’s not a cheap entry fee, the cafe food is good but not cheap it is a very worthwhile day out.

Really knowledgeable guides in all rooms. Lovely cafe too.

Really enjoyed my time here the place was wonderful the maze was fun as well

Great day brilliant of children and adults

Great place for kids with trails and park there. Also great to take the kids to see planes land at Liverpool airport

It is a charming place, perfect for the whole family outing. We traveled there on the bus from the Liverpool centre with no issues. I do recommend to look at the membership options before you perches a ticket.

A beautiful place with a lovely coastal walk

We visit here often with our national trust passes and it's a lovely day out with the family.

Really nice staff who were very patient with my two lively children!

Extremely disappointing and poor value for money. When we visited in March 2024, the hall was closed, so we paid the gardens only entrance fee which £12pp. We walked the whole gardens in less than a hour. There was nothing yet in bloom in the garden . Poor value, save your money and go to the local Park , just as good and a lot cheaper!