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10/06/2026
As dusk falls over Speke Hall, discover the fascinating world of bats 🦇
Join expert Tony Parker and Speke Hall's ranger team on 20 June for a guided evening walk and learn more about these nocturnal creatures that can be found around the estate.
There are a very limited number of tickets available, don't miss out.
10 days to go until the Three Inch Fools arrive at Speke Hall on 19 June with their brand-new outdoor theatre production, King Arthur and the Holy Fail.
Before they take to the North Lawn, here's a first look at the trailer. 👀
Expect a fresh take on the Arthurian legend, brought to life with Three Inch Fools' signature humour, music and storytelling.
Saddle up - things are about to get legendary. Book your ticket now 🎟️
Here in Liverpool there are several National Trust places to enjoy, and Hardmans' House have just opened a free exhibition at Liverpool Central Library.
The Hardmans’ Liverpool A Legacy in Light: from Street to Studio exhibition starts today and runs until 28 September 2026.
This National Volunteers' Week, we'd like to say a huge thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers.
We’re so proud to work alongside all our brilliant volunteers at Speke Hall, you bring the place to life from bee keeping to rose-tending and everything in between - the volunteers make Speke Hall the special place it is for all our visitors. We couldn’t do it without your support!
Thank you for everything you do, this week and every week. 💚
19/05/2026
The house and collections team are always busy behind the scenes caring for and preserving Speke Hall for generations to come.
During the winter conservation, something mysterious and rather unexpected was discovered - proof that there are still stories waiting to be uncovered in the Hall!
Sara Wolvin, Collections & House Officer explains:
"In June 2023, while treating the Oak Parlour for a moth infestation, we sent the carpet offsite to be frozen. Once it was lifted, a surprise was waiting for us beneath it: tucked between the floorboards was a small piece of metal that no one recognised at first.
After some investigation during the winter closure, we discovered it was the long-missing minute hand from the Japanned long-case clock that lives upstairs in the west corridor. How it ended up in a completely different part of the house - and how long it had been gone - remains a mystery.
Clocks conservator Matthew Read took the fragment back to his studio to repair and restore. Now, in Spring 2026, almost three years after its rediscovery, the minute hand has finally been reunited with its clock, restoring the case to its full original appearance once again."
The images show the house team confirming the fragment is a match before the clock was reunited with its long-lost minute hand! See if you can spot it on your next visit to Speke Hall! 🕰️
16/05/2026
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Unleash your energy 23 May 2026
Are you looking for a family day out this May half-term?
From 23 May, set out on an adventure on our Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail.
Whether you’re new to the world of Pokémon, you’ve already got fans in your family, or you’d like to introduce the next generation, join us to step away from screens and get active outdoors.
The woodlands at Speke Hall, including the woodland play area, are temporarily closed due to wind gusts reaching the high winds policy threshold❗
The accessible gated play area and the maze remain open as usual.
The woodlands will reopen as soon as possible on Thursday following post-storm safety checks.
Thank you for your understanding.
08/05/2026
🦔 It’s Hedgehog Awareness Week! 🦔
Here at Speke Hall we’re lucky to have a healthy population of hedgehogs across the estate. Our ranger team have carefully created a mosaic of habitats to make the grounds an ideal home for these prickly friends - supporting the release of rehabilitated hedgehogs and helping us study their behaviours in the wild.
Our Ranger, Cath, has also been working with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society who have kindly provided safety labels for all of our tools and equipment to help protect hedgehogs and hoglets while outdoor teams carry out essential conservation work.
Sadly, hedgehogs were added to the UK Red List as vulnerable to extinction in 2020, making this work more important than ever.
Did you know you can also get involved and make a difference? 🦔💚 Become a Hedgehog Hero by donating newspapers for use as bedding in hedgehog rehabilitation care.
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