National Trust Lacock

National Trust Lacock Abbey, country house and village, 800 years in the making and the Home of Photography We welcome feedback – both positive and negative.
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Set in rural Wiltshire, Lacock village is famous for its picturesque streets, historic buildings and more recently as a film and television location. Now is your chance to follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter, Elizabeth Bennet and the residents of Cranford. The Abbey, located at the heart of the village within its own woodland grounds, is a quirky country house of various architectural styles,

built upon the foundations of a former nunnery. Experience the atmosphoric medieval rooms and cloister court, giving a sense of the abbey's monastic past. In the museum learn about the achievements of fascinating former Lacock resident, William Henry Fox Talbot, famous for his contributions to the invention of photography.

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A big hooray this week for all our volunteers, who work across each department and location in Lacock and the North Wilt...
01/06/2026

A big hooray this week for all our volunteers, who work across each department and location in Lacock and the North Wiltshire portfolio of National Trust sites. Here's some of the ranger team working at Great Chalfield, you can find out more about what they've been working on this Sunday 7 June as the site opens up for Open Farm Sunday.

This a free drop-in event, run in partnership with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/openfarmsundayGreatChalfield

Volunteers' Week

We had a delivery of a new manual wheelchair this month, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the North and West Wiltshi...
22/05/2026

We had a delivery of a new manual wheelchair this month, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the North and West Wiltshire National Trust Association (NWWNTA).

Local supporter groups are a great way to meet other National Trust enthusiasts, enjoying social events and trips whilst raising money for National Trust work in their local area. Find out more about the NWWNTA here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/supporter-groups-in-wiltshire

Art in the Orchard is back for May Half Term this year. Find the art boxes full of materials to create and the scenery t...
20/05/2026

Art in the Orchard is back for May Half Term this year. Find the art boxes full of materials to create and the scenery to inspire - and then peg up your work for all to see.

There's also a nature spotter's sheet and paper crafts in the Bothy, and nature frames for wild art making.

From 23 - 31 May, all activities included in cost of general admission.

Photos: Tamsin E

Allium appreciation post!The bees like them, and at Lacock we've got proof an important historic owner liked them too. H...
15/05/2026

Allium appreciation post!

The bees like them, and at Lacock we've got proof an important historic owner liked them too. Henry Fox Talbot used them in his early photographic experiments, you can see this image in amongst the plants - on the same spot he'd have grown them.

The beautiful banksia rose is having a moment in the Courtyard. This rambler is perfect for the sunny sheltered spot her...
13/05/2026

The beautiful banksia rose is having a moment in the Courtyard. This rambler is perfect for the sunny sheltered spot here, and is one of the earlier blooming varieties of rose.

08/05/2026

Walking in the woodland first thing, spying the sunshine-yellow buttercups in the woodland, and trying to identify the bird song is a lovely way to start a Friday.

We reckon blackcap, song thrush, wren and robin. Can you hear any others?

Cloister, gardens and Fox Talbot Museum open as usual. Thanks for your understanding.
02/05/2026

Cloister, gardens and Fox Talbot Museum open as usual. Thanks for your understanding.

Do you have ideas for early years? If you care for children under the age of 5 and enjoy a visit to Lacock, tell us why ...
01/05/2026

Do you have ideas for early years?

If you care for children under the age of 5 and enjoy a visit to Lacock, tell us why and what else we could offer to make your visit fun and memorable for everyone.

There's a short feedback station set up in the Bothy (with colouring sheets to keep the littles busy!), but if you want to comment on a previous visit you can also do via the online form here: https://bit.ly/Lacockunder5

Photo: National Trust Images/James Beck, Aby D

Address

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum And Village
Chippenham
SN152LG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441249730459

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