Lacock, near Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2LG Telephone: 01249 730459
Set in rural Wiltshire, Lacock village is famous for its picturesque streets, historic buildings and more recently as a TV and film location. The Abbey, located at the heart of the village within its own woodland grounds, is a quirky country house of various architectural styles, built upon the foundations of a former nunnery. Visitors can experience the atmosphere of the medieval rooms and cloister court, giving a sense of the Abbey's monastic past. The museum celebrates the achievements of former Lacock resident, William Henry Fox Talbot, famous for his contributions to the invention of photography
Don't miss
See newly opened parts of the Abbey.
Enjoy the colourful spring bulbs in the Abbey grounds.
Summer borders and newly completed greenhouse in the botanic garden.
Making the most of your day
Full programme of events runs throughout the year, including family fun days, themed activities, open-air theatre, exhibitions and walks
Opening times
Village*
Open all year
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Abbey and grounds**
02-Jan - 07-Feb-10
11 - 4
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13-Feb - 31-Oct-10
11 - 5
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06-Nov - 19-Dec-10
11 - 4
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Museum, exhibition and bookshop
02-Jan - 07-Feb-10
11 - 4
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13-Feb - 31-Oct-10
11 - 5:30
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06-Nov - 19-Dec-10
11 - 4
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High Street shop***
02-Jan - 12-Feb-10
11 - 4
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13-Feb - 31-Oct-10
10 - 5:30
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01-Nov - 31-Dec-10
11 - 4
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*Businesses in village open at various times. **Access to Abbey on Tuesdays and winter weekends limited to cloisters only. Closed Good Friday (excluding village and High Street shop), ***High Street shop closed 1 January plus 25 and 26 December. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Abbey, grounds, museum and exhibition: adult £11 (£10), child £5.50 (£5), family £28 (£25.40). Abbey (cloisters only), grounds, museum and exhibition: adult £8 (£7.20), child £4 (£3.60), family £20.40 (£18.50)
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Places nearby
Avebury
Dyrham Park
Great Chalfield Manor and Garden
Prior Park Landscape Garden
The Courts Garden
Westwood Manor
Guidebook
To find out more about Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village buy the guide before you visit
