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Lacock Abbey
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Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village
Lacock, nr Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2LG
Telephone: 01249 730459
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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, The Other Boleyn Girl and Wolfman
Please note

Lacock High Street will be closed to traffic on Monday 31 August for the Lacock Bank Holiday Village Fair. Access to main car park, Lacock Abbey, Grounds, Cloisters and Fox Talbot Museum is available as normal



What's new this year
Why not stay a little longer? Our recently opened holiday cottage is nestled right in the heart of Lacock village and sleeps 6. Book online today

Points to notePresentation of the Abbey rooms is being reviewed. Admission may be by a combination of guided tours and self-guided visits. Please telephone 01249 730227 or check the NT website when planning your visit. Children's playground opposite Fox Talbot Museum maintained by Lacock Parish Council, not by NT

Opening arrangements
Museum
 23 Feb–1 Nov 09  11–5:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
 7 Nov–20 Dec 09  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
 2 Jan–31 Jan 10  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
Grounds/cloisters
 28 Feb–1 Nov 09  11–5:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
Abbey
 14 Mar--1 Nov*  11–5 Mo Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Th Fr Sa Su
Shop
 1 Feb–13 Mar 09  11–4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
 14 Mar–1 Nov 09  10–5:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
 2 Nov–31 Jan 10  11–4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
KEY: Dark blue=open
Museum, Abbey and grounds closed Good Friday, but High Street shop open. *Please see Important Note above. High Street shop closed 25/26 December and 1 January. Admission to the Abbey by timed ticket may operate on Bank Holiday weekends and busy event days. Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Contact details

01249 730459
Fax: 01249 730501
Emaillacockabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk


Admission prices

Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Abbey, museum, cloisters & grounds: £10.50 (£9.50), child £5.30 (£4.80), family £26.30 (£23.90). Groups (£8.90). Abbey rooms, cloisters & grounds: £8.40 (£7.60), child £4.20 (£3.80), family £21 (£19). Groups (£7.10). Museum, cloisters & grounds: £6.30 (£5.70), child £3.20 (£2.90), family £15.80 (£14.30). Groups (£5.40)


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Trust properties nearby
  • Avebury
  • The Courts Garden
  • Dyrham Park
  • Great Chalfield Manor and Garden
  • Prior Park Landscape Garden
  • Westwood Manor
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