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Wiltshire

Lacock

Country house with monastic roots, once home to William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the photographic negative

Lacock, near Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2LG

The house in spring sunshine at Lacock, Wiltshire. The ha-ha is visible in the foreground and there are trees without leaves framing the picture.

Important notice

Please note that after 31 March dogs will not be permitted within the abbey grounds. Due to wet ground conditions, parking is limited in our car park. We ask that you do not park on the village streets.

Planning your visit

A small dog on a lead on the grass
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Visiting Lacock Abbey with your dog 

Lacock Abbey is a two pawprint rated place. Discover where you can go with your dog, what facilities are available for them and how to get the most from your visit.

A group of four people are walking outside at Lacock, with an ornate wooden arched door set into a stone wall visible in the background.
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Group visits to Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village 

Find out what you need to know about bringing a group to Lacock, from planning a school visit to coach parking and more.

Two visitors exploring the garden in spring at Quarry Bank, Cheshire

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