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Ightham Mote - Second-hand Bookshop

Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a step and doors permanently held open.
  • This entrance is at the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located to the right of the Coach House shop entrance. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from the visitor centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a tramper. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from the visitor centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Route to (the Second-hand Bookshop)

  • From the Visitor Reception exit, turn right and follow the path.
    Take the path to the right towards the house.
    Follow the path past the house, then turn to the left, and the bookshop is on the left.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope, is step-free via a very steep ramp/slope and includes up to 3 steps without a handrail.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, gravel and bonded gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Shop

  • Access into the shop is via steps.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • The majority of aisle widths are over 150cm.
  • All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
  • There is step-free level access around the shop.
  • There is background noise here.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a second door which is permanently held open and has a width of 72cm.