Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village

Important notice -

Due to the installation work of a zebra crossing on Hither Way, with restricted access from the direction of Bowden Hill from 8 - 26 October, we ask that visitors to Lacock please access the village via the A350 and follow signs to the car park.

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

More about this place

A family playing in fallen autumn leaves.

Spending October half-term at Lacock 

October half-term and Halloween at Lacock, with crunchy leaves, glossy conkers and our new family trail. Every visit you make helps us keep these places open for future generations of children to discover.

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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.

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.

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.

Visitors make a starfish in leaves

Autumn at Lacock 

Relish the last of the warm weather, exploring the village, abbey and grounds before the chill of winter comes.

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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 13 January.

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, will be the site of what will be a striking, reflective and immersive experience for visitors to Lacock Abbey.

Upcoming events

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Lacock's mythical creature family trail

Tue 23 Oct 2018
10:30-17:00
There is something hiding in Lacock's woodland grounds.

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

Tue 23 Oct 2018
10:30-17:00
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.

Peace - The Ripple Effect by Anna Heinrich & Leon Palmer

Tue 23 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
This autumn Lacock will be hosting the first in a series of artistic responses to the art commission 'Peace' at Lacock. Inspired by the places history of sanctuary, contemplation and reflection the artists will create an immersive experience.

An artist's reception with Anita Corbin

Fri 02 Nov 2018
18:00-20:00
Lacock Abbey and The Fox Talbot Museum invite you to a private artist's reception with Anita Corbin.

Look inside a Lacock cottage

Mon 05 Nov 2018
11:00-15:00
Peek behind one of Lacock's closed doors as we open our holiday cottage, 2 High Street, for you to explore. It's one of the oldest buildings in the village and was used as a green room for the cast of Cranford.

Community Christmas Tree Festival

Sat 01 Dec 2018
10:30-16:00
Experience one of Lacock Abbey's more recent Christmas traditions with over 20 beautifully decorated trees in set of the atmospheric medieval cloister.
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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.

National Trust shop on the High Street, Lacock

Retail therapy 

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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