Speke Hall
Speke Hall
Speke Hall is a rare Tudor timber-framed manor house in a most unusual setting on the banks of the River Mersey. Restored and brought back to life in the 19th century, it is a unique and beautiful mixture of Tudor simplicity and Victorian Arts and Crafts' aesthetics.
Built by the devout Catholic Norris family - keen to impress visitors with the grandeur of their home and in particular the magnificent Great Hall - this beautiful building has witnessed more than 400 years of turbulent history. From the Tudor period when a secret priest hole was an essential feature, to years of neglect and decay in the 18th and 19th centuries (including a spell when it was used as a cow shed) and then being dragged into the Victorian era of improvement and technology, the Hall has seen it all.
In the 21st century, Speke Hall and its surrounding estate now provide a real oasis from the hurly burly of modern life. As you come through the gates, relax, take a breath and enjoy all that this wonderful place has to offer. The Hall is surrounded by beautiful restored gardens and protected by a collar of woodland.
Education
Speke Hall is a 16th-century timber-framed building with a largely Victorian interior strongly influenced by its Tudor past. With formal gardens, semi-ancient woodlands and an estate walk with views to the Mersey and Liverpool Airport, Speke Hall is a wonderful place to bring students interested in history, geography, science, technology, art or tourism.
We have a number of programmes on offer - just choose the one that best suits your students' needs. It's even possible to negotiate your own programme with our Education team. See the information below to find out more about the variety of tours we can offer or download our PDF leaflet for further details and prices.
Our Education programmes run Tuesday to Friday during term time from 17 March to 27 November 2015. Advance booking is essential as we have limits on the amount of people we can take each day and we may have to ask you to spread your visit over two days.