Speke Hall

Speke Hall is a Tudor mansion in Liverpool with four timber-framed wings displaying distinctive black and white patterns and ornate carvings throughout. A central courtyard sits enclosed within a sandstone base that anchors the entire structure to the landscape.

The Norris family began construction in 1530 with the Great Hall and expanded the building over decades until 1598 when Edward Norris completed the north wing. This gradual development transformed it into the four-wing structure visible today.

The rooms display William Morris wallpapers and oak furniture collected by the Wyatt family after 1796, reflecting Victorian taste and domestic life. These spaces show how a wealthy household furnished and decorated their home during the 1800s.

The hall is open to visitors with guided tours available through the historic rooms and gardens overlooking the Mersey estuary. A restaurant in the adjacent Home Farm and a gift shop provide refreshment and souvenirs during your visit.

The hall contains hidden priest holes built into the walls and a special observation point, features added to shelter Catholic clergy during the Reformation. These hidden spaces reveal how the building served as a refuge for those facing religious persecution.

Location: Liverpool

Architectural style: Tudor architecture

Address: The Walk, Liverpool L24 1XD

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall-garden-and-estate

GPS coordinates: 53.33670,-2.87429

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:34