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May Half Term: Photography Crafts

Calling all shutterbugs! Join us at Lacock Abbey for photography themed crafts and activities this May half term

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Lacock's Henry Fox Talbot invented the photographic negative at the abbey in the 19th century. Inspired by the artistic talents of his family, Talbot's own methods of capturing light and image helped shape modern photographic techniques. This May half term join in with a week of photography crafts and activities, including 'mud' photography, cyanotype making and arty fun in the orchard. Activities will differ day to day.

Camera handling: 27 May 'Mud' photography workshops: 28 and 29 May, 10.30 - 12.30 and 1.30 - 3.30 Cyanotype making: 31 May  Camera handling 1 and 2 June 

All activities are included with the cost of general admission, no need to book.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all the family

Meeting point

More information on where to find the activities will be available at Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

The activities will be outside, so please dress according to the weather.

Accessibility

The abbey gardens are mostly even terrain with some gradients in the parkland.

Upcoming events

Event

Share the joy of blossom 

Nature is calling. Take a stroll around the gardens and explore Lacock in bloom.

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on
28 Apr to 12 May 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 14 other dates or times
Event

Light Struck by Ellen Carey 

Photographer and artist Ellen Carey brings a celebration of light, colour and playfulness to Lacock with an exhibition of her works.

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on
28 Apr to 5 May 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 7 other dates or times
Event

Outdoor Theatre: Beauty and the Beast by Chapterhouse Theatre Company 

Enjoy a night of family friendly theatre straight from a fairy-tale at Lacock this summer.

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on
15 Aug 2024
at
19:00 to 20:30