Accessibility at Stratford Hall
Stratford Hall strives to make its exhibits, programs, and facilities accessible to all visitors. Due to the historic period and age of many of our tour buildings and landscapes, some areas may not be fully accessible to all visitors.
Navigating the Great House and Historic Area
Pathways
In the historic area, there are brick and gravel paths. Both the brick and gravel paths vary in evenness. In inclement weather, the gravel path may become muddy, and the bricks can be slippery. There is an accessible pathway that leads from the Oval (large field in the Historic Area) to the restrooms and entrance of the Great House.
Great House
The ground floor of the Great House is wheelchair accessible. Please enter and exit using the Westside door. The East entrance requires steps. Stairs are required to access the upper floor. If anyone in your group is not able to or is not comfortable with visiting the second floor, they may wait on the first floor. Seating is available on the ground floor and upper floor. A virtual tour of the Great House (including all the rooms of the upper floor) is available to view during the visit. A Stratford Hall staff member will be stationed on the ground floor and upper floor for assistance.
In the Great House, ground floor guests will pass through brick and hardwood. On the upper floor, guests will pass through hardwood, canvased hallways, and carpet only in the Parlor room. Additionally, the Great House relies mostly on natural light for lighting. There are several floor lamps throughout the Great House.
Wheelchairs
There are two wheelchairs available to rent, free of charge in the Visitor Center. We have a portable mobility device ramp available. Please talk to a Stratford Hall staff member for assistance.
Golf Cart Service
Stratford Hall offers a complimentary golf cart service around site to all visitors. Please let a Stratford Hall staff member know if you would like to use this service.
Roads
As you drive throughout our site, you will experience uneven terrains. Please be careful when driving.
Interpretative Assistance
Self-Guided Audio Tours
Tours of the Great House are currently offered as self-guided with the purchase of a ticket. Complimentary audio device and earbuds provided by Stratford Hall (over the ear headphones are available on request). Audio will play faintly through the device without earbuds/headphones.
Our audio tour is also available through our mobile website at MapMyVisit, which can be accessed on your personal device.
Guided Tours
Guided tours must be arranged and agreed upon prior to visiting by contacting Kelly Childress, Director of Education, kchildress@stratfordhall.org. Additional costs and terms will be applied for guided tours.
American Sign Language Tour
Stratford Hall offers an American Sign Language tour displayed on a touch-screen device that showcases Stratford Hall’s audio tour content in American Sign Language and with subtitles, and a map to guide visitors to all 28 stops.
Virtual Tour
Stratford Hall offers a 360° virtual tour of the Great House, select outbuildings, and the exhibit in the Visitor Center.
Restrooms
Restrooms are in the following areas:
- Visitor Center (accessible Men’s and Women’s restrooms; both have changing tables)
- Historic Area (Men’s, Women’s, and Family Restroom; all these restrooms have a step to enter/exit; Family room has a changing table)
- Dining Room (accessible Men’s and Women’s restrooms)
- Overlook (single porta john)
Parking
Parking is available in the following areas:
- Visitor Center
- Lodging Area
- Overlook
- Riverfront
There is additional parking in the Historic Area for visitors with mobility issues. We can accommodate buses and RVs. Please talk with a Stratford Hall staff member for assistance.
Service Animals/Dog Policy
Services animals are welcome at Stratford Hall. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the grounds but are not permitted inside buildings. Service animals are exempt from these restrictions.
Sensory Bags
Stratford Hall has two sensory friendly bags available to rent (free of charge) in the Visitor Center. These bags include in a clear backpack: a pair of noise cancelling headphones, sunglasses, fidget toys, individually wrapped sanitizing wipes, and supplemental Stratford Hall resources. All items are sanitized after each use.
First Aid Kits
First Aid Kits are located at the following locations. Please ask a Stratford Hall employee for assistance.
- Administration Building
- Visitor Center
- Gate House
- Great House
- Gift Shop
- duPont Library
- Dining Room
- Astor Guest House
- Cheek Guest House
- Council House