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