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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.
A fine Tudor house and colourful garden, home to five centuries of Lancashire and Hesketh family history
Book a tour of the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in Liverpool
A 1950s time capsule of Liverpool life and creativity, the home and photographic studio of the Edward Chambré and Margaret Hardman
A place to explore miles of coastal countryside from clifftops to woodland and wildflower meadows.
Beautiful sandstone headland renowned for its eighth-century chapel and rock hewn graves; a wonderful urban green space
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.
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.
May half term is nearly here, and with day trips on the cards for many of us, here are some of the best things you can with the kids at National Trust places near you.
Find out what you can see and do in the garden and estate at Speke Hell. From peaceful strolls through colourful borders to adventures in the woodland. Keep an eye out for thousands of daffodils in March, and white and pink tree blossom and a carpet of bluebells in late April.
The garden at Rufford Old Hall has lots of variety, from giant squirrel topiary and beehives, to picnic spots and bluebells in the orchard. You can enjoy peaceful walks by the canal too.
Take a leisurely stroll around the formal garden with its views of the River Calder. The ornamental terraced garden to the north of the hall and landscaped garden to the south are an ideal place to pause and relax.
Discover a hidden oasis full of blossom in the middle of the garden at Rufford Old Hall, or take a perfect snap of a blossom-filled view of Speke Hall. Discover more of the best places to see blossom in our care and beyond.
Head to Rufford Old Hall and Speke Hall in April and May and you’ll find yourself surrounded by a sparkling sea of blue. With thousands of bluebells on display, they’re two of the best places to see the delicate flowers in the North West.
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. Find out what's on and what's coming soon in Liverpool and Lancashire to help make your next visit even more memorable.
Explore the hills and paths of Arnside Knott and climb to the top for sweeping views. What wildlife and rare wildflowers will you spot on your visit to Arnside Knott?
Visit Eaves Wood at Arnside and Silverdale to discover centuries-old yew trees and a monument to Queen Victoria where you can pause to take in the view over Silverdale.
The Heysham Coast offers more than your average seaside stroll. Enjoy stunning views over Morecambe Bay and the Lake District, and discover the ruins of St Patrick’s Chapel, located on the headland.
Head to the Jack Scout cliffs at Arnside and Silverdale to see the Arnside tidal bore, go birdwatching then stay for the sunset views over Morecambe Bay from Giant’s Seat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Formby is one of the fastest changing stretches of coastline under the National Trust’s care. Discover how the team are working with nature to protect rare habitats and wildlife.
Learn about the important work that the conservation team are doing to preserve Speke Hall in Liverpool and the tools they use to do so.
A project is underway to conserve Rufford’s 17th century Extensive Landscape with Exotic Flowers painting by Gommaert van der Gracht.
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in our work across 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.
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.
Crafty fun for little ones on selected Mondays throughout the year at Speke Hall's Home Farm Restaurant.
Come for a free guided walk with volunteer Anne, as she shares her knowledge on the history and geography of Rufford Old Hall and the surrounding area.
On the first Friday of every month, join The Sunnywood Project for a twilight trek across Holcombe Moor.
From Saturday 4 to Monday 6 May, step back in time and join us for a whole weekend of family fun as we celebrate May Day with the Tudors.
Join RHS Chelsea Gold Winners, Louise and Deb, to learn how to make spectacular flower crowns. Develop your skills under the watchful eye of expert craftspeople in this unique drop in floral workshop at Speke Hall.
Join us this May for a funny family session of jokes, jigs and clowning as we explore the wacky world of jesters.
Discover some beautiful patchwork quilt textiles and meet our sewing specialists.
The popular plein-air painting event returns with professional and amateur artists painting live in the grounds of the hall and around Padiham town centre.
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