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    Lacock Abbey
    © NTPL / Andrew Butler
    Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village
    Lacock, nr Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2LG
    Telephone: 01249 730459
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    1944 
    Country house created out of a medieval abbey, former home of William Henry Fox Talbot, a pioneer of photography
    • Medieval cloistered abbey converted into a fine country house
    • Newly-restored botanic gardens and greenhouse
    • Fascinating museum dedicated to the 'Father of Modern Photography'
    • Uniquely preserved country village
    • Location for films, Harry Potter, Pride and Prejudice, Cranford Chronicles and The Other Boleyn Girl

    What's new this year
    Holiday cottage due to open during 2008 season

    Points to noteChildren's playground opposite Fox Talbot Museum maintained by Lacock Parish Council, not by NT

    Opening arrangements
    Museum
     23 Feb–2 Nov 08  11–5:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     8 Nov–21 Dec 08  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
     3 Jan–31 Jan 09  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    Grounds/cloisters
     1 Mar–2 Nov 08  11–5:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Abbey
     15 Mar–2 Nov 08  1–5:30 Mo Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
    Shop
     23 Feb–14 Mar 08  11–4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     15 Mar–2 Nov 08  10–5:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
     3 Nov–31 Jan 09  11–4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Museum, Abbey & Grounds closed Good Fri, but High Street shop open. Museum (only) open winter weekends (11–4), but closed 22 Dec–2 Jan 09 inc. High Street shop closed 25, 26 Dec & 1 Jan 09. Admission by timed ticket to the Abbey may operate on BHol weekends and busy event days. Last admission 30mins before closing

    Contact details

    01249 730459
    Fax: 01249 730501
    Email: lacockabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Abbey, museum, cloisters & grounds: £10 (£9), child £5 (£4.50), family (2 adults & 2 children) £25.50 (£23.10). Groups (£8.50), child (£4.30). Abbey rooms, cloisters & grounds: £8 (£7.20), child £4 (£3.60), family (2 adults & 2 children) £20.40 (£18.50). Groups (£6.80), child (£3.40). Museum, cloisters & grounds: £6 (£5.40), child £3 (£2.70), family (2 adults & 2 children) £15.30 (£13.90). Groups (£5.20), child (£2.60). Museum (winter) (Standard Admission): £3.60, child £1.80, family (2 adults & 2 children) £9.20. Groups £3.20, child £1.60


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