We have male, female and accessible toilets throughout the building. We do not have a changing room space.

We want everyone to feel welcome at Ordsall Hall and enjoy everything this remarkable historic building has to offer. We’re committed to making your visit as accessible and enjoyable as possible, and we’ve provided information about our facilities, access, and available support to help you plan your visit with confidence.

If you have any questions or specific access requirements before you visit, our friendly team will be happy to help.

Find our more via our Accessibility pages.

The Hall has uneven floors in places, narrow doorways and some small rooms and tight corners due to the age of the building. This makes it difficult to navigate mobility scooters around the whole hall. The grounds have resin bound paths to the majority of areas, with some loose stone paths in the community garden.

The hall has some changes in flooring – some areas are wooden boards, some flag stones and some areas are vinyl flooring. The corridors and rooms can be narrow, with small doorways due to the age of the building. The grounds are mainly resin bound paths, with just a few crushed stone paths in the community growing space. There is grass in the Orchard.

If you have any questions please call us on 0161 686 7440 in advance of your visit.

We have a platform lift in both wings of the hall to access the 2nd floor and attic spaces. There is just one small room which is not accessible by lift, the Coat of Arms Room

We have a small café offering toasties, teacakes, wrapped snacks and a delicious range of cakes during our opening hours.

We serve a range of teas and fresh coffee and food purchased in the café can be taken out to the Time Terrace in good weather. Seating in the café area is limited so it is advisable to book ahead if you are visiting as part of a large group.

Please call 0161 686 7440 or email ordsall.hall@scll.co.uk to make a reservation.

Absolutely! We have picnic tables in our Orchard and if the barn is not in use for private hire you are very welcome to use this space for picnics if the weather is poor. Please either use the bins on site or take your rubbish home to help keep our grounds tidy. Please note we do not allow people to eat their own food in the café area and we do not allow barbeques or naked flames anywhere on site.

We have a small shop stocking souvenirs including Ordsall Hall gin, pocket money toys, books and giftware. All sales go back to support the Hall.

Yes, we have a defibrillator at reception which was kindly funded by the friends of Salford Museums Association.

We welcome groups for self guided and staff led tours. It is essential that these are booked in advance. Find out more and enquire.

We offer a full programme of school visits and resources. See our School Hub for details and booking information.

We welcome families to the Hall were you will find plenty of activities and events to keep all ages busy.

We have meeting rooms for hire as well as our barn and the Great Hall. Please note we do not allow parties in the Hall.

Yes we are licensed for weddings! See our Weddings page for details.

From Outdoor Theatre to Christmas Wreath Workshops we have a packed programme of events.

See what’s on.

Support and assistance animals are welcome to explore the hall with you.

We also welcome well behaved dogs on short leads in the grounds and in the reception area. Please keep dogs to the hard paths outside and keep off the grass – fresh water, poop bags and the occasional treat are available from reception if required.

There is no smoking or vaping anywhere on site including the Hall, grounds and carpark.

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As a free museum we need donations to help us continue with the work we do. Donations can be made at reception via the tap to give device, or cash donations in the boxes. You can also donate online.

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Yes! Our new membership scheme launched in 2026.

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We have several! Find out about the ghosts and legends said to haunt Ordsall Hall.