A Grounds Pass gives you access to the hiking trails, public beach area, gardens, public grounds, and Visitor Center. The pass does not include admission to the Great House and other historic buildings. The Visitor Center, Gift Shop, and Great House are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Gift Shop Hours of Operation (Access to the gift shop does not require a grounds ticket).
Grounds passes are valid from 10 am to 5 pm. on the date of purchase. Please be prepared to show your order confirmation email upon arrival and while enjoying the grounds.
Holiday Operations
Stratford Hall will be closed on the following holidays:
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day (Open for Grounds Passes only)
Overnight accommodations available.
Winter Hours
From December 15 through March 15, Stratford Hall will operate with the following hours:
Thursdays – Sundays
plus holiday Mondays:
Martin Luther King Day – January 20
President’s Day – February 17
Great House, Visitor Center, and Grounds Open 10 am – 5 pm
Gift Shop Open Thursdays & Fridays Noon – 5 pm
Mondays – Wednesdays
Grounds and Visitor Center Open
Great House, Historic Outbuildings and Gift Shop Closed
Stratford Hall Lodging
Log Cabin Rentals are closed for the winter season. Astor & Cheek Guest Houses open year-round.
Stratford Hall Gift Shop Hours of Operation:
(Access to the Gift Shop does not require a grounds ticket.)
Wednesdays through Fridays: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed Mondays & Tuesdays, except Memorial Day, Labor Day, & July 4th.)
Grounds Policies:
Stratford Hall grounds are only accessible during posted business hours. No admittance prior to 10:00am or after 5:00pm.
Fishing is allowed at the mill pond, but not the beach. Prior to fishing, a fishing release must be signed and can be acquired at the Gate House or Visitor Center. The launching of any watercrafts from the Stratford Hall beach or mill pond is prohibited.
Swimming and/or deep wading is not allowed at the beach.
No grilling or fires allowed on premises.
Grounds passes offers access to the public beach. Visitors are not permitted beyond the rope barriers. If you are interested in Stratford Hall's paleontology program and would like to know more about our fossil excursions please contact Kelly Childress, Manager of Interpretation, at kchildress@stratfordhall.org.
Questions? Please contact info@stratfordhall.org or (804) 493-8038.
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