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Group visits to Lytes Cary Manor

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Groups are welcome at Lytes Cary Manor, Somerset | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Lytes Cary Manor is a medieval manor house, restored in the early 20th century, with an Arts and Craft garden. There are panelled rooms filled with antiques collected by the Jenner family and a serenely beautiful garden with a changing tapestry of plants. Discover what you need to know to plan your group visit.

Visiting Lytes Cary Manor as a group

With its evocative interiors and relaxing garden, it's easy to while away several hours at Lytes Cary Manor. Pre-book a tour of the house or garden to discover even more about this hidden gem.

There's a cafe for all your refreshments, and the manor is surrounded by beautiful countryside with waymarked walks.

Combining Lytes Cary Manor with one of its near neighbours can make a great day out. Montacute House, Tintinhull Garden or Barrington Court are all within easy reach.

Visitors in Lytes Cary Manor, Somerset Arts & Crafts Garden in summer
Visitors in the summer garden at Lytes Cary Manor | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Group benefits

Especially for groups (15+ people)

  • Reduced admission prices to the house and garden (National Trust members’ entry is free)
  • Pre-booked groups can enjoy a free, short introductory talk about Lytes Cary
  • Guided tours of the garden are available with English speaking guides (pre-booked only, £2.50 per person)
  • Free coach parking by appointment only, 150 yards walk to reception

Free familiarisation visits for group leaders 

If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk

Get in touch

If you’d like to make a booking for your group, please get in touch by calling us on 01458 224471 or email us.

The outside of Lytes Cary in summer with hedges to the left

Discover more at Lytes Cary

Find out when Lytes Cary is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

Plan your visit

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Things to see and do in Lytes Cary Manor house 

Find out about exploring the manor and the objects on display inside. See a 16th-century herbal book translated into English, leather mannequins and an embroidered mirror.

View of Great Chamber with large oak bed with panelled tester and large curved windows

Things to see in the garden at Lytes Cary Manor 

Explore the garden and see the unusual shaped topiary trees and hedges or catch the light on the sundial in the orchard.

A vibrant garden border, set against a stone wall, with flowers in lots of colours

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.

Two walkers on a woodland path covered in fallen leaves look at a signpost that reads 'Outdoor Play Area'

History of Lytes Cary Manor 

Find out about the people who lived here including those rewarded by royalty and a couple who rescued the manor from decay. See how the manor and garden changed over time.

The exterior of Lytes Cary Manor, Somerset, showing parts of the gardens

Explorer Pass 

If you’re planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, our Explorer Pass gives you entry to most of the places in our care, plus free parking in our car parks.

Families on the north lawn at Ickworth in spring.

Education Group Access Pass 

If you’re planning educational group visits to National Trust places, then you could benefit from an Education Group Access Pass, which gives you free admission for a year.

A group of male and female people in a large room that has a black and white tiled floor and exhibition panels saying Vita in the background

Group visits frequently asked questions 

Visiting a National Trust place with a group? Then our answers to your frequently asked questions might help with any question you may have.

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