Description
Speke Hall is a rare Tudor timber-framed manor house in an unusual setting on the banks of the River Mersey. Restored in the 19th century, it is a unique mixture of Tudor simplicity and Victorian Arts and Crafts aesthetics.
Built by the devout Catholic Norris family, eager to impress visitors with the grandeur of their home, Speke Hall embodies more than 400 years of turbulent history. Its secret priest hole reflects Catholic persecution in the Tudor period, whilst much of the Hall’s upkeep was financed first by the Norris family’s, and later by the Watt family’s, longstanding involvement in transatlantic slavery. From building the world’s largest slave trading port to slave-ownership, investment in slave-trading
Price starts from £20.90 for Adults(18 years and over), £10.50 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £31.40 for Family(1 adult and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.
History of Speke Hall: Explore Speke Hall's unique place in the history of Liverpool and Lancashire and discover why its fascinating stories remain so important to us today. Since Sir William Norris began building it in 1530, its survival hasn't always been guaranteed. From a place of refuge for one family’s unshakeable Catholic faith to a Gothic revival mansion created using the spoils of colonialism and slavery, discover the story of Speke Hall and the people who have lived here.
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3.12 miles
