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Visiting Speke Hall Estate and Gardens
As you all know we have been trying to head out at least once a week for a walk and we are trying to visit new places each week. This weekend the weather wasn't too good so we didn't want to go far. We chose Speke Hall Gardens and Estate. Speke Hall Gardens and Estate is a National Trust property just outside Liverpool and last weekend we visited for the first time since it reopened after lockdown.
Due to current restrictions Speke Hall Gardens and Estate are asking their visitors to pre book your visit with tickets being released every Friday for the week ahead. You can purchase your tickets up to 3pm the day before your planned visit date if available.
What To Expect At Speke Hall. L24 1XD
Unfortunately Speke Hall is not currently open however there is still plenty to do at the Estate to keep you busy.
Bund Walk
The Bund Walk starts just past the adventure playground and will take you up and around the estate. This huge earth embankment was built in 1967 to lessen the noise and sight of nearby aircraft, when Liverpool airport moved to the east side of Speke Hall. Enjoy the stunning views out across the River Mersey to Wirral and the Welsh hills.
There are benches along this path where you can sit and if you are lucky you may see a plane take off or land on the very near runway.
You continue around the Bund Walk until it brings you back round to the front of Speke Hall.
Childe Of Hale Trail
The Childe of Hale Trail also begins just at the back of the adventure playground. Begin a woodland adventure with a sculptured play trail, based on the local legend of John Middleton who was supposedly 9'3" tall! It is even said that he slept with his feet sticking out of his bedroom window in nearby Hale village. Will you spot him on your way around? Remember to look out for giant buttons, optical illusions and some larger-than-life vegetable musical instruments that you can play.
This trail is suitable for all ages and pram-friendly.
Woodland Playground
After the Childe of Hale Trail you will come to a huge open plan area that is perfect for letting the kids go wild!
Hidden away in the magical woodland, there are lots of exciting challenges for them to take on including a hair-raising zip line, a hill of stepping stones and outdoor balancing obstacles. Will you conquer the wobbly wooden and chain bridge? There's hours of fun to be had in our woods.
Dotted around are huge sticks and branches of fallen trees that are perfect to put together for a den building session.
Hedge Maze (currently closed)
Will you find your way out of the giant hedge maze? Designed by the world’s leading expert in maze construction, Adrian Fisher, there are 12 gates, 5 bridges, 4 finger mazes, 3 weather vanes and a viewing platform waiting to be discovered. You can even catch a wonderful view of the River Mersey from the platform as a rewarding surprise.
Adventure Playground
The playground is a great place for the kids to burn off some energy and for the adults to sit and enjoy a takeaway hot drink from the nearby cafe.
Enjoy a Takeaway
At the moment is cafe is open and is offering a selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks to takeaway.
Anything Else?
If you are not a National Trust member then you do need to pay to enter Speke Hall Estate and Gardens.
Tickets cost £5 per adult and £2.50 per child. There are family ticket options available too.
Opening Times - Gardens are open 10 - 4 and the cafe is open 10-3.30 every day.
There are toilets open at the Estate.
There are plenty of car parking spaces all within a very short walk to the main entrance.
Most of the routes and trails are one way at the moment so keep an eye out for green arrow signposts.
There are hand sanitiser stations dotted around especially near attractions that require you to use your hands such as the Woodland playground.
Please ensure you follow social distancing rules & Government guidelines and if somewhere is busy on arrival, please consider leaving and returning at a later date.
Face coverings are required the cafe and also the toilets for those aged 11+ (usual exemptions apply)
Check for local lockdowns / travel restrictions before visiting anywhere.
Always check with the venue direct as things may have changed after this post was published.
What Is Close By?
If you are looking to make a day out of your visit to Speke Hall then there are a few places you could also visit close by.
Dobbies, L24 1UX
Dobbies Garden Centre is approx 5 minutes from Speke Hall and is decorated for Christmas.
Royal Albert Dock, L3 4AA
Take a walk along the waterfront just a 15 minute drive from Speke Hall.
There are lots of parks close to Speke Hall including the closest, Calderstones Park and Sefton Park.
Further Away
Dream, WA9 4BB
Dream is a huge sculpture of a child's face situated in the middle of Sutton Manor. You may have read our post recently about our visit to Dream. It's just a 20 Minute Drive from Speke Hall and nice easy walk to enjoy.
Antony Gormleys Another Place (The Iron Men), L22 1RR
Another Place is a piece of modern sculpture by Sir Antony Gormley located at Crosby Beach in Merseyside, England. It consists of 100 cast iron figures facing towards the sea
I really hope this post helps you plan your day at Speke Hall Estate and Gardens.
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