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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.
See the restored farm engine operating on selected days of the week.
Directions: 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 Garston 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.
Address:
Speke Hall, The Walk, L24 1XD
Telephone : 0151 427 7231
Fax: 0151 427 9860
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