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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

    Please note that Lacock Abbey will open from 2 on Saturday 4th July. The Abbey Cloisters, Grounds and Fox Talbot Museum are open 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
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    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
    Email: lacockabbey@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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    • The Courts Garden
    • Dyrham Park
    • Great Chalfield Manor and Garden
    • Prior Park Landscape Garden
    • Westwood Manor
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