Lytes Cary Manor

Somerset

Intimate manor house with Arts and Crafts-style garden.

near Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7HU

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View of the manor house at Lytes Cary, with autumn flowering borders with purples and reds in the foreground

Opening times for 7 October 2025
Asset Opening time
Manor house 11:00 - 15:30
Estate walks 10:00 - 17:00
Garden 10:00 - 17:00
Tea-room 10:00 - 16:45
Second-hand bookshop 10:00 - 17:00
House will close for lunch at 1pm until 1.30pm. Last entry to house 15 minutes before each morning and afternoon session.
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Opening times for 7 October 2025
Asset	Opening time
Manor house	11:00 - 15:30
Estate walks	10:00 - 17:00
Garden	10:00 - 17:00
Tea-room	10:00 - 16:45
Second-hand bookshop	10:00 - 17:00

Whole property
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£15.40	£14.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£7.70	£7.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£38.80	£35.00
Family (1 adult and up to 2 children)	£23.10	£21.00
Group (Adult 18+)		£13.30
Group (Child 5-17)		£6.65

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Adventure playground/play area
The wooded White Walk features a natural play trail. The trail includes a large hammock swing, rope traverse, giant bug, and stepping logs and boards.
Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only in the formal garden, house and tea-room.
Bookshop
Car park
Cycle parking
Dogs allowed
Dogs welcome on the wider estate and the tea-room courtyard.
Family friendly
Picnic area
Tea-room
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By road
Off A372. Signposted, 1 mile from A303 (London to Exeter)
Parking: 40 yards
Sat Nav: We recommend using What3Words: ///villas.evaporate.polished which takes you to the car park
By train
Yeovil Pen Mill 8 miles; Castle Cary 9 miles; Yeovil Junction 10 miles
By bus
Bus services run between Wells and Yeovil or Taunton and Yeovil (passing close Taunton train station). Both pass within ¾ mile Yeovil Pen Mill train station. Alight at Kingsdon, 1 mile
Slinky is a special transport service, funded by Somerset Council, which picks people up from their homes. This service is designed for those who cannot use regular buses or trains. Find out more at https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/slinky-services/
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Cycling
Cycle parking: There are cycle racks available, outside the cafe courtyard.
Cyclestreets journey planner: Plan your route to Lytes Cary using the CycleStreets journey planner link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don’t ride on it).
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near Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7HU
01458224471
lytescarymanor@nationaltrust.org.uk

Upcoming events at Lytes Cary Manor

There's a spooky trail for October half term, if you're brave enough! Family fun and activities for 2025

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Marvellous markets

Join us on 22 and 23 November for the last market of 2025 and get some items ticked off your Christmas list. Lytes Cary Manor plays host to regular markets, showcasing unique and creative products from local artists. Entry to the market is free, and there's the cafe, house and garden waiting when you've visited (normal admission applies, free to National Trust members).

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Visiting Lytes Cary Manor with your dog

With plenty of space for country walks your dog will enjoy adventures here. Discover the best places to take your dog and facilities available. Lytes Cary Manor is a two pawprint rated place.

Group visits to Lytes Cary Manor

Whether you’re spending a whole day here or simply need somewhere to stretch the legs during a group tour around the South West, Lytes Cary Manor is a real hidden gem.

Visitors photographing the manor, through the garden, at Lytes Cary, Somerset

Exploring the estate at Lytes Cary Manor

Get outdoors and explore the waymarked paths through the historic country estate. Look out for wildlife including chiffchaffs, roe deer and water voles that call this place home.