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Tredegar House - Second-hand Bookshop

Pencarn Way, Newport, NP10 8YW

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a manual door.
  • This entrance is at the front of the Shop.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located near the Visitor Reception. 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.
  • Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys and soft toy.
  • You can borrow these from the Visitor Reception. 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 Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Route to (the Second-hand Bookshop)

  • The entrance to the second hand book shop is to the far right of the Visitor Reception.
    Turn left after the last workshop/shop and go through an open set to gates.
    The Bookshop is then located to the right before you reach the café.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, gravel, cobbles and paving stones.
  • 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 3 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • The majority of aisle widths are under 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.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 87cm.
  • There is not a low level counter at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The counter has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • Services/facilities available in the shop include: a portable card machine for payment and a member of staff to provide assistance.