Speke Hall Estate and Garden, Liverpool, Merseyside
Details
Accessibility
Disability Toilet and Baby Changing Facilities.
"Mobility parking spaces in main car park, 50 yards from ticket office
One accessible toilet at Home Farm
Grounds - generally flat pathways, with steep gradients leading up to/down from the Bund, in to/out of the Moat and Stream Gardens. Moat garden also has narrow archway under bridge crossing above pathway. Cobbles leading to, and in the Dairy Courtyard.
Speke Hall is situated in scenic grounds that can be accessed by mostly flat path ways. Please be aware, walking on the wider estate involves some slopes and uneven surfaces. There are some cobbled areas near the Stable Tea Room and the Inner Courtyard.
Mobile phone reception is reasonable across the wider estate, however near and inside the Hall the signal is poor for most networks.
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the property. There is a water bowl outside the toilets at Home Farm which is regularly filled or can be refilled on request. Dogs should not be left in cars on a hot day. Dogs must be kept on leads throughout the property.
During the Covid-19 reopening period, our manual wheelchairs and power assisted vehicle will not be available. We will look at making these available when it is possible to safely do so.
Full access statement and map of accessible route are below, but please note that some parts of Speke may be closed on your visit. "
Brief description
"Speke Hall is a rare Tudor timber-framed manor house in an unusual setting on the banks of the River Mersey. Restored in the 19th century, it is a unique mixture of Tudor simplicity and Victorian Arts and Crafts' aesthetics. Formal gardens surround the house and there are woodland walks around the wider estate."
Address
The Walk, Speke, Liverpool, L24 1XD
spekehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone
0151 427 7231
Website
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall-garden-and-estate
Directions
"By road
We are adjacent to Liverpool Airport and approx 1 mile off Speke Boulevard (A561). If traveling from motorways, follow the airport signs from M62 exit 6 or M56 exit 12, then the brown tourism signs for Speke Hall. If traveling from Liverpool city centre, follow the river south along Riverside Drive and look out for roadsigns to the airport or brown tourism signs for Speke Hall. Staff will greet you at the main gates and direct you down to the car park. Main gates will be locked at 5pm so please exit the car park before this time. Parking: Free parking on site
By cycle: NCN62, 1¾ miles See https://www.sustrans.org.uk/
On foot: linked to Mersey Way footpath"
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
"By train:
Speke Hall is 2 miles away from Liverpool South Parkway and Hunts Cross train stations. Both of these are on Merseyrail's Northern Line but South Parkway is also a stop on several cross country routes and other services which run into Liverpool Lime Street.
By bus:There are no bus services which run directly into the grounds but there are plenty which can set you down within ½ mile of the entrance to Speke Hall. Reception is a further ½ mile from this point. If travelling from the city centre, please take any of the buses running from Liverpool One bus station towards Liverpool Airport and ask the driver to drop you off as close to Speke Hall as possible. The 86, 86A and 500 bus services are the most direct. For further details of timings and available bus routes, please visit the Merseytravel website. For further details of available bus routes, please visit the Merseytravel website."Amenities
"We have baby-changing facilities at Home Farm
Balance bikes and small bikes with stabilisers are permitted in the grounds and gardens. Large wheeled bikes are not permitted due to narrow paths around site." See https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall-garden-and-estate#Facilities%20and%20access
Baby Changing Facilities
Disability Parking
Disability Toilets
Gardens
Manor house
National Trust Site
Parking
Shop
Toilets
Historic House
House open to the public
Woodland
Restaurant
Snack Bar / Take Away
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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Location
Nearest Venues
1,397 metres*
Liverpool South Parkway Train Station
1.57 miles*
Calderstones Park, Liverpool, Merseyside
3.18 miles*
Sudley House, Liverpool, Merseyside L18 8BX
3.20 miles*
All Hallows Parish Church, Allerton
3.29 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.