Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village

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

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Lacock filming notice 2017

Abbey cloister closed for filming from 21 August - 16 September  

There will be filming at Lacock Abbey during which the cloister will be closed to the public to allow for set up, filming and clearing away. Filming is an important part of the National Trust’s operation and income from it supports our work caring for our properties. During this period the rest of the property, including the first floor abbey rooms, grounds and Fox Talbot Museum will remain open as normal and tickets will be reduced to our winter prices. Thank you for your support.

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Things to see and do 

Summer crafts in Lacock's Botanic Garden

Playful summer days at Lacock  

The summer holidays are in full swing so why not escape outdoors and enjoy long lazy days in the sunshine at Lacock...

A visitor in wellingtons, 1080877 NTPL Commissioned

Explore on foot 

The countryside in and around Lacock is perfect for a walk.

Houses in the village of Lacock, Wiltshire

The village 

Lacock is a quintessential English village with streets lined with timber-framed cottages and local shops.

Lacock's Fenton Collection volunteers 2017

The Fenton Collection 

How the Fenton Collection, an historic photographic collection of international significance, found a home at the Fox Talbot Museum at Lacock...

A view of the southside of Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire

The history of Lacock 

In its 800 years of history, Lacock has been been many things; an Augustinian abbey, the home of a Tudor rogue, a Gothic ruin, the birthplace of photography, a location for a whole host of film and television productions, and a thriving community that exists to this day.

Thresholds 2017

Mat Collishaw: THRESHOLDS 

Visit Thresholds and encounter an exhibition like never before, stepping back in time to one of the earliest exhibitions of photography in 1839.

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What's on 

Chapterhouse Theatre present 'Wind in the Willows'

Summer outdoor theatre at Lacock 

Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad invite you to picnic on Lacock's beautiful South Lawn for Chapterhouse Theatre's fun-filled family adaptation of the classic tale, 'The Wind in the Willows'; alive with music and song.

England, Lacock Abbey, 2002 VG BildKunst Bonn und Thomas Kellner

‘Fractured Architecture, Cubist Photographs’ by Thomas Kellner 

German photo artist, Thomas Kellner, presents an exhibition of cubist photography of the seemingly dancing architecture of famous landmarks at the Fox Talbot Museum at Lacock, Britain's birthplace of photography.

Upcoming events

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A grand tour family trail

Sat 19 Aug 2017
10:30-17:00
A fun family trail about the travels of the Talbot family. Join them on their holiday, try and work out where they have gone.

'Fractured architecture' by Thomas Kellner

Sat 19 Aug 2017
10:30-17:00
German photo artist, Thomas Kellner, presents an exhibition of cubist photography of the seemingly dancing architecture of famous landmarks at the Fox Talbot Museum at Lacock, Britain's birthplace of photography.

Family crafts and watercolour painting

Mon 21 Aug 2017
11:00-15:00
Join us in Lacock's beautiful Botanic Garden for a summer of fun family activities all week and watercolour painting on Wednesdays. We'll be trying different craft activities with a connection to inventor William Henry Fox Talbot.

Family bat watch

Tue 29 Aug 2017
19:15-21:00
Have you ever seen a bat fly out of a gargoyle's mouth or heard them as they hunt for bugs?

Chapterhouse Theatre present 'Wind in the Willows'

Thu 31 Aug 2017
19:00-21:00
Join Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad on Lacock's beautiful South Lawn for Chapterhouse Theatre's fun-filled family adaptation of the classic tale, 'The Wind in the Willows', alive with music and song.

Mat Collishaw: Thresholds

Sat 16 Sep 2017
10:45-11:00
You can't move this year without hearing something about Virtual Reality. At Lacock this Autumn go back in time to the dawn of photography with Thresholds, a new virtual reality artwork by Mat Collishaw.
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Eating and shopping

Victoria sponge cake

The Stables tea-room 

The Stables tea-room in Lacock village offers a tasty range of homemade meals, snacks, cakes and drinks.

View of the interior of the National Trust High Street shop in Lacock, Wiltshire.

Retail therapy 

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

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Places to stay

The interior of the double bedroom in the holiday cottage '2 High Street' in Lacock, Wiltshire

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, as well as world heritage sites such as Bath, Avebury and Stonehenge.

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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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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village on the National Trust Collections website

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