Stratford website in the French language Stratford website in the German language Stratford website in the Spanish language Stratford website in the Italian language Stratford website in the English language
www.visit-stratford.co.uk
Shakespeare's Stratford on the Web
www.stratford-upon-avon.co.uk
Stratford-upon-Avon Town hall
Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall
Local Services within and around Stratford-upon-Avon
All the local services and tourist information you will need on Playgroups, Parking, Toilets, Facilities for the Disabled, Medical Services  & Church Services can be found here.
  • Public Library
  • Facilities for the Disabled
  • Toilets
  • Post Office & Letter Box
  • Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Public Library
Stratford Library is just below Shakespeare's Birthplace in Henley Street.

There is a reference section is upstairs.

 

Address:

Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6PZ


Telephone: tel. 01789 292 209 and 01789 296 904
email: stratfordlibrary@warwickshire.gov.uk

Current Opening Hours
Monday 09.00 - 17.30
Tuesday 10.00 - 17.30
Wednesday 09.00 - 17.30
Thursday 09.00 - 17.30
Friday 09.00 - 17.30
Saturday 09.30 - 17.00
Sunday 12.00 - 16.00


Under One Roof  

  • books, talking books, large print  
  • CDs, feature films, children's films 
  • photocopying and fax services 
  • hot and cold drinks machine 
  • Local and Family Studies Service
Access Guide
accessible entrance symbol accessible entrance
accessible lift symbolaccessible lift
accessible parking available accessible parking
induction loop symbol induction loops at desks
access to low vision access to low vision
assistance dogs symbol registered assistance dogs welcome
facilities for visually impaired symbol facilities for visually impaired
sign language interpretation symbol sign language interpretation arranged on request
staff trained to help staff are trained to help
information available symbol information available
Facilities and Notes for the Disabled
Throughout the tour of Stratford and the surrounding areas you will find details regarding access and facilities for disabled people. These will include step heights door types, floor inclines and access mechanisms. These facilties are well sign posted.

ABBREVIATIONS

SP - Street Parking
COW - Clear Open Width

Radar Keys are available:

    On Hire from:
  • Birthplace Trust
  • Coach Park Terminal
    Purchased from:
  • Technical Services Dept., Council Offices, Church Street
  • CVS Arden House, Arden Street
Toilets
Bell Court
Flat surface. Opened by radar lock
Bridgefoot
At rear of building. Opened by radar lock
Recreation Ground
Ramp at door. Opened by radar lock
Waterside
Ring bell for assistance. Handrail
Windsor Street
Flat surface. Opened by radar lock
Ely Street
Flat surface. Opened by radar lock
Post Office & Letter Boxes
Main Post Office - Henley Street
 
Access Guide

disability key disability key disability keyThe National Minicom number is 0345 223355. They will put you in contact with someone in your region, if you require information. A Service Call receiver has been fitted. The entrance is flat and level with wide doors, which are kept open. The inside is flat and level throughout, and ample seating. A low level writing desk is provided for customers. One counter, which is clearly signed, has an induction ioop fitted. The closed counters are at standard level. Transactions can be carried out for those unable to reach these, at the open plan desks. A specially appointed member of staff, who is trained in access and disability awareness will be delighted to assist if required. A service named “Articles for the Blind” enables those with visual impairments to send packages weighing up to 7 kg by First Class, free of charge. A public telephone has been provided at a height suitable for wheelchair users. Staff are particularly helpful, and most have undergone some training in disability issues. Contact Branch Manager for further information.

2-3 Henley Street (Tel. 01789 414939)
Sub-Post Offices - Tiddington Road

 

Letter Boxes: 

 

Church Street/Chestnut Walk
Rother Street
Sheep Street
Waterside
Henley Street
Bridge Street

Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Access Guide

 
There is a Service Call receiver at the front entrance. Two designated parking spaces for Orange Badge holders exist outside the entrance to the building. There is flat and level access into the building, which has automatic doors. Gently sloped access leads to the reception area. Fully accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, near to the reception area. Wheelchairs users are requested to report to reception, for safety reasons. There is a minicom available, and an induction ioop is fitted at the counters on the right of the entrance. Flights of stairs lead to the upper floors, otherwise they are reached via a lift, which has Braille controls. There is restricted width in the lift. There are changing floor levels on the upper floors. Dropped counters are provided in the Technical and Amenities and Planning Departments. Please ask at reception for any assistance or information.
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House
Church Street
CV37 6HX (Tel 01789 267575 Minicom 01789 260747 Fax 01789 260007)