Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

TEMP SITE TO INTEGRATE WITH NEW UI DB

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Lytes Cary Manor - Book Shop

near Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7HU

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 the female accessible toilet within the tea room building.. View information about this toilet (new tab).
  • Additional toilet facilities with adaptations for disabled people are for males, which are outside the picnic area, to the left after exiting.. 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 reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (the Book Shop)

  • Leave the car park with the visitor reception and Blue Badge parking on your right.
    Turn right down the tarmac path.
    Follow the path to the right and continue down the path lined with trees.
    Go through the entrance to the picnic area.
    The book shop is directly ahead on the opposite side of the picnic area.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Shop

  • There is step-free level access into the shop.
  • The door is manual, permanently held open and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 240cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The majority of aisle widths are over 150cm.
  • Flooring in the shop is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • There is step-free level access around the shop.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • Books are paid for using the honesty box.