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Liverpool and Lancashire

From Tudor halls and an early-20th-century photographers' studio to the childhood homes of the Beatles, glorious parks and beautiful gardens. Discover these very special places in Liverpool and Lancashire on your next day out.

Places to visit

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Top places to visit in Liverpool and Lancashire

Speke Hall 

A green oasis on the edge of Liverpool with a rare Tudor house at its heart

Speke, Liverpool

Partially open today
View of a black and white Tudor house seen through autumn trees

Rufford Old Hall 

A fine Tudor house and colourful garden, home to five centuries of Lancashire and Hesketh family history

near Ormskirk, Lancashire

Fully open today
The house and part of the garden at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire

Gawthorpe Hall 

An Elizabethan gem in the heart of industrial Lancashire with extensive grounds to explore and a hidden Walled Garden - open on selected days.

near Burnley, Lancashire

Partially open today
Visitors in the garden at Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire: a child stands on railings with the house in the background

The Beatles' Childhood Homes 

Book a tour of the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in Liverpool.

Woolton and Allerton, Liverpool

Fully open today
View of Paul McCartney's childhood bedroom at 20 Forthlin Road, Liverpool

The Hardmans' House 

A 1950s time capsule of Liverpool life and creativity, the home and photographic studio of the Edward Chambré and Margaret Hardman

Liverpool, Merseyside

Closed now
The developing room at the Hardmans' House in Liverpool; a room with light green walls and a window with roller blind; photography paraphernalia fills the room.

Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate 

Spread over acres of wooded hillside, farmland, and moorland, Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate forms part of the West Pennine Moors, a popular destination for outdoor and nature enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy.

Bury

Fully open today
Peel Tower

Arnside and Silverdale 

A place to explore miles of coastal countryside from clifftops to woodland and wildflower meadows.

near Arnside, Cumbria

Fully open today
View over Morecambe Bay estuary in the autumn. There is a tree on the left, and the sky is light blue and lilac.

Heysham Coast 

Beautiful sandstone headland renowned for its eighth-century chapel and rock hewn graves; a wonderful urban green space

Lancashire

Fully open today
View towards the eighth century chapel from the beach at Heysham Coast, Lancashire

Things to see and do with the family

Looking for places to visit with the kids in Liverpool and Lancashire? Explore days out in nature, fun things to do for all the family and places to spot wildlife all year round.

Family-friendly places in Liverpool and Lancashire 

Plan your family day out in Liverpool and Lancashire. From the beauty of the great outdoors and amazing histories to play areas, balance bikes and even a maze, there's something for the whole family to enjoy rain or shine.

Children playing in autumn leaves in the park at Rufford Old Hall

October half term across the North West 

Get close to nature and experience the joys of autumn this October half term. From nature trails to Halloween events and even scarecrows, we’ve got lots of ideas to help you make memories with the family.

A child balances on across a fallen branch in a wooded area of parkland during autumn at Dunham Massey in Cheshire

What's on in Liverpool and Lancashire

Upcoming events in Liverpool and Lancashire 

From spooky Halloween events to guided talks and walks, find out what’s on in Liverpool and Lancashire to make your next visit even more memorable.

A costumed volunteer points at something out of shot in front of a group of visitors at Speke Hall, Liverpool

Places to eat and shop in Liverpool and Lancashire

Eating and shopping at Speke Hall 

Home Farm restaurant is open every day for you to grab a drink or a bite to eat. Afterwards, pop into the second-hand bookshop to find a pre-loved gem.

Visitors enjoying ice cream at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex

Eating, drinking and second-hand bookshop at Rufford Old Hall 

Treat yourself to tasty treats inside or outside the cosy tea-room at Rufford or escape into the Coach House to discover our second-hand bookshop.

Girl sipping a large cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows on the top

Visit the National Trust without a car

Whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot, there are many places in Liverpool and Lancashire that you can visit without a car.

Places you can visit in Liverpool and Lancashire without a car 

Plan your visit to the places in our care in Liverpool and Lancashire by train, bus, bike or on foot for a sustainable day out.

White shuttle bus outside a stately home

Our work in Liverpool and Lancashire

Our work in Liverpool and Lancashire 

As a conservation charity, find out what we're doing to care for nature and history at National Trust places in Liverpool and Lancashire.

Our work in Liverpool and Lancashire

Get involved

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in our work across Liverpool and Lancashire.

Volunteering in Liverpool and Lancashire 

From guiding tours of historic houses to helping outdoors in nature conservation, find out how you can volunteer for a great cause near you.

Volunteer room guide speaking with visitors in the Great Hall at Speke Hall, Liverpool

Supporter groups in Liverpool and Lancashire 

The Liverpool and Lancashire supporter groups help support their local places with fundraising and volunteering. Find out more about what they do and how you can get involved.

A volunteer led guided tour around Wray Castle in Cumbria

Upcoming events

Peaceful Pathways 

Speke Hall, Speke, Liverpool

Find moments of peace at Speke Hall this Autumn.

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7 Oct to 21 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 16:30
+ 75 other dates or times

An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s 

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

An exhibition bringing the household of Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s to life, through the original account books of the Shuttleworth Family.

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8 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
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12:00 to 17:00
+ 19 other dates or times

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition 

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

A fantastic display of beautiful historic textiles from the collection of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, across four rooms of the Hall.

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8 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
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12:00 to 17:00
+ 19 other dates or times

Talk on: Witches, Dark Arts and Demonology 

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

Popular speaker Dr Colin Penny is back with a new talk about why there was a moral panic about witches and what were the horrors of the supernatural in the 1600s?

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8 Oct 2025
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13:00 to 14:30

Spooky Speke 

Speke Hall, Speke, Liverpool

Prepare for a scare as the dark nights close in this Halloween as the Lady in Black returns to Speke Hall on the 10th, 16th and 19th of October.

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10 Oct to 19 Oct 2025
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17:45 to 19:30
+ 5 other dates or times

Holcombe Silent Disco Hike 

Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate, Bury

The Sunnywood Project Team are thrilled to offer, the first of its kind, Silent Disco Hike Adventures!

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11 Oct to 13 Dec 2025
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18:00 to 19:45
+ 2 other dates or times

Gallery Tour: Exploring Innovations in Colour Printing & Dyeing 

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

A tour of the textile galleries at Gawthorpe Hall focusing on innovations in colour, print and dyeing.

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15 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00

Scarecrow Festival at Rufford 

Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk, Lancashire

Join us this October for our popular scarecrow festival, where you'll discover a collection of “Monsters & Legends” here in the grounds at Rufford.

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17 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
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10:30 to 16:30
+ 12 other dates or times
A group of four women along a path, in the background, down a hill is a reservoir

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.