Discover more in Liverpool and Lancashire
Journey from a Tudor house to the childhood homes of Lennon & McCartney via coastal pinewoods and a photographic time capsule.
Houses and buildings in Liverpool and Lancashire
Uncover the story of Liverpool and Lancashire in these amazing buildings, from Tudor manor houses to 20th-century homes.
Houses and buildings to visit in Liverpool and Lancashire
Discover all the best houses and buildings for a great day out.
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Speke Hall
Discover the hall's fascinating objects and architectural features and learn about the Norris family’s dangerous life under Elizabethan rule.
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Gawthorpe Hall
When it reopens in 2025, head to the Elizabethan Gawthorpe Hall near Burnley to discover rooms filled with Victorian Gothic furnishings and decoration, and an internationally renowned collection of textiles.
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Rufford Old Hall
Discover weapons and suits of armour, the Philip Ashcroft collection of 1930s Lancashire life, a 500-year-old screen, botanical watercolours from the 1800s and much more at Rufford Old Hall.
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Hardmans' House
Discover what life was like for the Hardmans in the 1950s, with the house presented as it was during the height of this talented couple’s business. As seen on BBC Two series Hidden Treasures of the National Trust.
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The childhood homes of the Beatles
Book a guided tour to explore the birthplace of the Beatles as you visit the childhood homes of John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney in Liverpool. See where they rehearsed many of their earliest songs.
Houses and buildings to explore further afield
Houses and buildings in Cheshire and Greater Manchester
Discover a variety of houses and buildings to visit around Cheshire and Manchester, from grand mansions with opulent state rooms to a restored working mill.
Houses and buildings in the Lake District
Alongside its natural outdoor wonders the Lake District also has many inspiring houses and buildings to visit, from the impressive Allan Bank where Wordsworth once lived, to the former farmhouse of Beatrix Potter.
Houses and buildings in Wales
Explore magnificent Welsh mansions and their collections, from ancestral homes to buildings designed by renowned architects. Discover the history and tales from bygone days, in breath-taking settings across Wales.
Houses and buildings in Yorkshire
Discover Yorkshire's history with visits to the grand halls of Nostell, Beningbrough and Nunnington, while the ruins of Fountains Abbey will give you a different perspective.