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Christmas days out at Speke Hall
Experience an enchanting family Christmas and the joys of festive music at Speke Hall. From a magical retelling of the Twelve Days of Christmas inside the Tudor house, to a family walk in the grounds listening to festive melodies, there is a whole host of family-friendly things to do throughout the season.
Christmas Opening Weekends
House
Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between November 29 and December 22, 12.30pm to 4.00pm (last entry at 3.30pm).
Join us for an enchanting Christmas at Speke Hall this winter, as you step inside the decorated house and enter a magical retelling of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Marvel at fresh garlands and twinkling trees and the joy that music brings as you spot our Partridge in a Yew Tree and wonder at our Lords a ‘Leaping.
Booking is not required, and admission is included in the price of a property ticket.
Please note: During our Christmas weekends, the first floor of the Hall will be closed due to conservation work that will help protect and maintain the property for everyone, for ever.
Grounds
Open every day between November 29 and 6 January (closed 25, 26 and 27 December).
At Speke Hall this year we will be sharing the magic of much-loved Christmas melodies as the grounds burst into song with decorations and delight round every corner. Find a moment of peace, or a ‘Silent Night,’ in our Secret Garden or visit a red-nosed reindeer friend in the Kitchen Garden. This winter wonderland will be the perfect backdrop for a family day out and making those magical Christmas memories.
Christmas events at Speke Hall
- An Evening of Festive Music
- Take a seat in the magnificent Great Hall filled with Tudor festive decorations and enjoy your favourite Christmas carols and classics sung by local choir Singing Our Socks Off on 4, 5 and 6 December. The event includes refreshments served at Home Farm restaurant as part of the ticket.Book now
- Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop
- Join RHS Chelsea Gold Winners, Louise and Deb, to learn and create your own Christmas wreath at Speke Hall in this fun and engaging workshop on Friday 6 December. You'll leave this hands-on class with new skills and techniques to create your very own beautiful arrangements at home.Book tickets
- Breakfast with Father Christmas
- Bring your little ones for Breakfast with Father Christmas at Speke Hall on selected weekends in December. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet Father Christmas, sing along to some Christmas songs and post your letters.Book tickets
- Storytime with Father Christmas
- Meet Father and Mrs Christmas in his study and gather round the fireplace to listen to a special winter story. After the storytelling, children will have a special moment to meet Father Christmas, share their Christmas wishes, and take a memorable photo. Selected dates.Book tickets
- Quiet Storytime with Father Christmas (Neuro Diverse Friendly)
- Bring your little ones for a special quiet visit and join Father Christmas in his study to gather round the fire place, as he reads you a short story to get you into the Christmas spirit. Perfect for those looking for a neurodiverse friendly Christmas experience. Sessions taking place on Sunday 15 December.Book tickets
- Christmas Ghost Stories
- Listen in close as the Lady in Black returns after-dark this Christmas to tell you some of her most spine-chilling ghost stories from historic houses across the land. Don’t be alarmed by the tick of the clock or darkening shadows during the evenings on 13 and 20 December.Book tickets
- The Tudor Songbook at Christmas
- Treat someone to the gift of Tudor music this Christmas. Join soprano Jay Britton for a festive celebration in the Great Hall on Saturday 14 December as she performs music from the Tudor period, all in full period costume and accompanied by a lutist.Book tickets
Tuck into festive food
Escape to Home Farm restaurant to take a seat and enjoy delicious festive treats every day of the week, 10.30am-3.30pm. Tuck into warming scones, sip festive-flavoured hot drinks or fill up your belly with a tasty meal. Every bite supports the work we do to care for Speke Hall for everyone, for ever.
Gift a book this Christmas
Our second-hand bookshop, Speke's Volumes, is a treasure trove of pre-loved stories and located just opposite Home Farm restaurant. You're bound to find a book or two you'll love or that could make the perfect gift for someone special this Christmas. The bookshop is run by volunteers and is usually open every day for a few hours in the early afternoon.
Shop with the National Trust
The previous shop at Speke Hall selling National Trust products has closed, but you can still enjoy shopping at other properties in the region including Dunham Massey and Quarry Bank. Or you can visit our online shop here to browse and purchase unique Christmas gifts for your loved ones from the comfort of your own home.
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