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Lytes Cary Manor - Chapel

near Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7HU

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: exhibition rooms and historic interiors.
  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a door permanently held open.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is restricted room to manoeuvre at this property.
  • 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, located within the tea room building.. View information about this toilet (new tab).
  • Additional toilet facilities with adaptations for disabled people are for males, located to the left when exiting the picnic area.. 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 Chapel)

  • Exit the car park with the visitor reception and Blue Badge parking on your right.
    Turn right down the tarmac path.
    Follow the path around to the right and continue down the path lined with trees.
    Go through the front garden entrance on the left.
    The chapel will be straight ahead after passing the Manor House entrance.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and paving stones.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located to the left of the Manor House.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is 1 step beyond the entrance, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).

Attraction / Exhibit

  • The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There are no seats available in the area.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • Lighting levels are low in some areas.
  • There is an information booklet in the area with photos and written information.