Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village

Country house with monastic roots, once home to William Henry Fox Talbot

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Robin in a holly bush at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire

Winter at Lacock Abbey 

Create some new and cosy traditions this December at Lacock Abbey with our enormous Christmas tree in the abbey courtyard, carol singers, and the return of our beautiful willow reindeer.

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Things to see and do

Visitor lifting an info panel in the Fox Talbot Museum in Lacock in Wiltshire

The Fox Talbot Museum at Lacock 

Housed in a former sixteenth century barn, the collection at the Fox Talbot Museum spans the history of photography up to the present day, with a dedicated photography gallery on the upper floor.

The cauldron in the Warming Room at Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire

Lacock on screen 

Lacock is a famous filming location and its appearances include Harry Potter, Wolf Hall and Pride and Prejudice. Look out for the Abbey in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

Visitors at the exhibition opening of 'Capturing the Light', 2014

Art and Installations at Lacock 

From contemporary art installations, photography exhibitions, and works mixing science and art, to watercolours in the process of conservation, we have art for all tastes at Lacock.

A view of Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire in the autumn

The abbey grounds 

Lacock Abbey's beautiful grounds are a place to relax, explore and play. Wander through the changing colours, clamber up a giant tree stump and see if you can spot some of the local wildlife.

Houses in the village of Lacock, Wiltshire

The village 

With its central grid of four streets, Lacock today looks much like it did 200 years ago. Lacock is a quintessential English village with streets lined with timber-framed cottages and local shops.

View of the South Gallery at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire

From abbey to country home 

Lacock Abbey is a country house with monastic roots and Britain's birthplace of photography.

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What's on 

Photographs from 'First Women UK' exhibition

‘First Women UK’, a photographic exhibition by Anita Corbin 

‘First Women UK’ is on display at the Fox Talbot Museum from Saturday 15 September to Sunday 3 February.

A series of art inspired by Lacock and the theme of peace

PEACE at Lacock Abbey 

The Chaplain's Room is off the south west corner of the cloister.  This enigmatic square room with the eight arches peeling off a central pillar, is the site of a striking, reflective and immersive experience for visitors to Lacock Abbey.

Upcoming events

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'First Women UK', a photography exhibition by Anita Corbin

Mon 19 Nov 2018
11:00-16:00
A decade-long project to capture the portraits of 100 pioneering women of the twenty-first century arrives at the Fox Talbot Museum this autumn.

An Audience with Father Christmas - SOLD OUT

Sat 01 Dec 2018
11:00-11:30
Meet Father and Mother Christmas in their festive kitchen at Lacock Abbey. A unique experience in a cosy setting that is sure to please our young visitors.

Community Christmas Tree Festival

Sat 01 Dec 2018
11:00-15:30
Experience one of Lacock Abbey's more recent Christmas traditions with over 20 beautifully decorated trees in set of the atmospheric medieval cloister.

Lacock's Christmas list family trail

Sat 01 Dec 2018
11:00-16:00
This festive trail is all about Christmas lists. From Father Christmas', to the dinner shopping list, to even your own wish list, it all comes down to preparation.

Great hall decorated for Christmas

Sat 01 Dec 2018
11:30-15:30
At Lacock, our traditions of a roaring fire and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the Great Hall have been going for a long time.

Carols in the courtyard

Thu 06 Dec 2018
11:00-15:00
Christmas carols are one of the most beautiful traditions of the season. Join Victorian carol singing duo 'Same Difference Arts' by the big Christmas tree in the festive abbey courtyard.
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Eating and shopping

The Courtyard tea-room at Lacock Abbey

Stables café and Courtyard tea-room 

Our new Courtyard tea-room in the heart of Lacock Abbey and Stables café in Lacock village both offer a seasonal range of homemade cakes and drinks.

Christmas cards and decorations to suit everyone this winter

Shopping in Lacock 

Our shops are a treasure trove of Lacock souvenirs and local products, the perfect accompaniments to your visit.

The sitting room at 2 High Street, Lacock

Stay a while 

Why not stay a little longer and spend some nights in picturesque Lacock? It's a perfect base for exploring Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire and the Cotswolds.

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Get involved

Thank you

We couldn't do it without you

This Volunteers' Week we'd like to say an extra special thank you to all the fantastic people who lend their skills and help us care for Lacock Abbey.

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Groups

The sun shines through the cloister walk at Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire

Make it a trip 

Are you visiting with 15 people or more? We've put together all you need to know to make your visit a success.

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