National Trust - Speke Hall, Garden and Estate

Being members of the National Trust meant we gained entry for free, and I'm glad we did. If we had paid £15 each I would've been very disappointed. While the grounds are extensive and gardens we'll maintained, the hall itself was very underwhelming. From the outside it does indeed look impressive, but was entered, it very much lacked the wow factor. Apart from the sitting room which displayed some impressive wood panelling and large fireplace, the rest of the rooms lacked any decent content or order. One room just had a snooker table in and not much else, while the study and large hall were very plain. The hall could do with a revamp, with more items of the era added and maybe a move around of some of the furniture which just seemed to be plonked anywhere. Also, we were not able to access any of the upstairs room which was very disappointing. If you like a good long walk in breathtaking grounds, there are much better free locations out there.

It is definitely worth a visit. The garden is a paradise for kids. The hall is magnificent. The staff are friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable; I suggest you to strike up a conversation with them, and if you have a chance, take part in an organised tour (not all of them are suitable for small children though).Highly recommended

There is a large carpark, and it's easy to get, too. The gardens are lovely with some colourful borders. It's worth paying a visit to the secret garden, which is a lovely place to relax. The hall is nice but very dark inside.All the volunteers are all so knowledgeable and very helpful. The cafe is large and has a delicious selection of lunch items and plenty of cakes.

A beautiful property that we've been meaning to visit for quite some time. We weren't disappointed, it's beautiful & fascinating.The grounds were a treat to walk around too and we even got to watch some aeroplanes land at the airport.The staff are lovely and very knowledgeable.Cafe, ice-cream and occasionally a pizza van to keep the hungry tums fed.I'm not showing too many interior pics so I don't spoil it for folks.Well worth a visit.

Had a trip to Speke Hall this week and it was as divine as ever I have lost track of how many times I have been there but it never disappoints. Great place for kids too as the gardens are a safe haven for families you could literally be there all day. The Hall looks stunning time only helps it to get better. Wonderful guides too Sally in particular who was a wealth of knowledge. I will be back because it is just such an amazing experience you come home feeling relaxed and refreshed. Visitors from all over the world were enjoying the day but its just as good if you just live down the road. Cafe great too serving home grown produce. Disappointed not to see the gift shop and I hope it returns again some time in the future. Keep up the good work and thank you so much to all the volunteers that made it such a lovely day. X

A great day out for the family. A well kept example of a Tudor home. The volunteers around the building were wonderful and full of knowledge which made each room even more interesting.Only negatives were that the service was extremely slow in both cafe and stalls. Also the maze was shut. Not ideal for busy school holidays.

Second visit after a year, and was nice!Quite small, but a lot to look at and learn from the inside the house. Gardens were quite plain, but meant there was more opportunity for picnics and kids running around on the flat land.Volunteers were lovely and eager to share more history & information of the estate! Spent only approx. 2 hours inside, would be longer if we chose to picnic there or linger.

Excellent NT property just outside Liverpool, next to John Lennon airport. Plenty of rooms open to explore and friendly room guides eager to explain the house history. As members we were able to have a pre opening private tour by a fantastic guide dressed in a Victorian outfit. (See picture)