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    Lacock Abbey
    © NTPL / Andrew Butler
    Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village
    Lacock, near Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2LG
    Telephone: 01249 730459
    House  Other building  Church or chapel  Garden  Countryside  Pub  Holiday cottage  1944 
    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 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Abbey and grounds**
    02-Jan - 07-Feb-10 11 - 4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    13-Feb - 31-Oct-10 11 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    06-Nov - 19-Dec-10 11 - 4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    Museum, exhibition and bookshop
    02-Jan - 07-Feb-10 11 - 4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    13-Feb - 31-Oct-10 11 - 5:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    06-Nov - 19-Dec-10 11 - 4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    High Street shop***
    02-Jan - 12-Feb-10 11 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    13-Feb - 31-Oct-10 10 - 5:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Nov - 31-Dec-10 11 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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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.

    Get in touch

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


    Prices

    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
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    • To find out more about Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village buy the guide before you visit
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