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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

Black and white Tudor hall with autumn tree to the right
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Speke Hall 

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

Speke, Liverpool

Fully open today
A winter view of Rufford Old Hall
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Rufford Old Hall 

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

near Ormskirk, Lancashire

Closed now
View of Paul McCartney's childhood bedroom at 20 Forthlin Road, Liverpool
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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
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.
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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
View across the garden and lawn to the South Front of Gawthorpe Hall with blue sky above on a sunny day
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Gawthorpe Hall 

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

near Burnley, Lancashire

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

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

near Arnside, Cumbria

Fully open today
Looking from the limestone outcrop across Morecombe Bay at Heysham Coast, Lancashire
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Heysham Coast 

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

Lancashire

Fully open today

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.

Children playing the the autumn leaves

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.

What's on in Liverpool and Lancashire

Two people in red coats walking down a narrow, man-made, pathway on top of moorland.

Upcoming events in Liverpool and Lancashire 

There's always something new to see or do at National Trust places near you – join in a host of seasonal adventures and events for all ages. From guided walks and talks to outdoor theatre events, find out what's on and what's coming soon in Liverpool and Lancashire to help make your next visit even more memorable.

Places to eat and shop in Liverpool and Lancashire

Visitors in the Home Farm restaurant at Speke Hall, Liverpool
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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.

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

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.

An adult and child explore an bluebell glade in spring
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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.

Our work in Liverpool and Lancashire

Ranger holding sphagnum moss

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.

Get involved

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

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

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.

A volunteer led guided tour around Wray Castle in Cumbria
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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.

Upcoming events

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Hallows Home Trail 

Speke Hall, Speke, Liverpool

Hallow the Hobgoblin has just moved to Speke Hall. He knows there are other magical creatures living near by, he just can’t find them at all! Can you help him?

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31 Oct to 3 Nov 2024
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10:30 to 16:30
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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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31 Oct to 3 Nov 2024
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12:00 to 17:00
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The Victorian Haunted Mansion 

Speke Hall, Speke, Liverpool

This autumn, Speke Hall transforms into a Victorian Haunted Mansion! Wander through eerie rooms inspired by Gothic classics like The Raven and The Picture of Dorian Gray. Open 2nd Oct - 3rd Nov. Admission required.

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31 Oct to 3 Nov 2024
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12:30 to 16:00
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Mousey Mystery: A haunting Halloween Trail 

Speke Hall, Speke, Liverpool

Come along as we peek into the tiny world of mice and see how they’re spending Halloween at Speke Hall.

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31 Oct 2024
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12:30 to 16:30
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Scarecrow Festival 2024 

Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk, Lancashire

Join us this October for our popular scarecrow festival, where you'll discover a collection of popular TV and movie characters here in the grounds at Rufford.

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1 Nov to 3 Nov 2024
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10:30 to 16:30
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Zombie Hike 

Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate, Bury

Do you have what it takes to survive the horde of Zombies?

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2 Nov 2024
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17:30 to 21:00
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SOLD OUT - Ghost Stories of M. R. James 

Speke Hall, Speke, Liverpool

Dare to dictate the darkness at Speke Hall on 2 November, in Ghost Stories of M.R. James. Choose the tales and watch as Jonathan Goodwin brings each ghostly narrative to life in a performance where the supernatural script is yours to command.

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2 Nov 2024
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17:45 to 19:30
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Music by the Leeds Waits 

Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley, Lancashire

Join us on the final Sunday of the season to enjoy some seventeenth century period music with the Leeds Waits.

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3 Nov 2024
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12:00 to 15:00
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.