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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.

*A bit more about this page*
Welcome to the official page for Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village, a National Trust place in the South West. We make sure we're available to respond to your comments and queries between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) - please be aware that during the Christmas period the page will be checked daily but will not be monitored 9-5. And sometimes we'll check in at the weekend because we've missed you :) Got a membership enquiry? Please email: [email protected]

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We ask you to be nice and polite to one another – you almost always are! - and respect each other’s views and comments. We ask all users to ensure your contributions are civil, polite, tasteful and suitable for all ages. We won't tolerate disruptive, offensive or abusive behaviour, unlawful or objectionable content. This includes any material which might be defamatory, offensive, infringing, obscene, lewd, pornographic, violent, abusive, insulting, threatening, harassing, discriminatory, blasphemous, indecent or otherwise unlawful or objectionable. It also includes any material which is aggressive, argumentative or likely to be construed as bullying. No spamming or repetition, please, nor off-topic material in subject-specific threads or areas.

*Moderation policy*
In general, we don’t moderate posts – except on the rare occasion that someone has used offensive language or made libellous allegations about named or identifiable individuals on our page. We have a duty to protect our staff and volunteers, so while deleting comments is totally out of character for us, our legal position is that any post containing a libellous accusations, should be removed. If an individual continues to post offensive, threatening or libellous content then we’ll be forced to block that person from the page. We won’t tolerate postings, content, or links that are racist, sexist or homophobic. We also don’t permit linking to or posting any content which endorses illegal activity, or any activities against the values of the National Trust. If you’re concerned that a posting or user content has broken any of our house rules or you’re worried about any comment or content then please send us an email to [email protected] and let us know. Finally, please note that the views on our page are created by our community and don’t necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Trust.

Early summer is a wonderful time of year for the Botanic Garden. The vivid purples, yellows and greens look fabulous in ...
17/06/2025

Early summer is a wonderful time of year for the Botanic Garden. The vivid purples, yellows and greens look fabulous in all weathers.

There’s some new signage telling more of the story of he garden’s history, established by Henry Fox Talbot when he moved back to the abbey aged 27.

Swipe to the end picture, what job do you think the gardener has mentioned at the end of this diary? 💅

Many hands make light work. This week is Volunteers Week, a national celebration of everyone giving up their time for go...
05/06/2025

Many hands make light work.

This week is Volunteers Week, a national celebration of everyone giving up their time for good causes.

To those sowing and sewing, story-telling or grass-cutting, room-guiding, tile-cleaning, craft-making, shop-keeping and book-selling: a huge thankyou to everyone helping out at Lacock.

Photos: National Trust Images/Alana Wright, Aby D

Some of the creations from last week's arty activities at Lacock 🎨Did you come and make something wonderful during May h...
02/06/2025

Some of the creations from last week's arty activities at Lacock 🎨

Did you come and make something wonderful during May half term? Let us know how your mini-meadows grow by tagging us in your photos!

All this sunshine and creativity has got us excited for Summer of Play...see you in the parkland for more crafts (and more) from 19 July.

Photos National Trust/Tamsin E, Wiltshire Scrapstore/Andrea Liddiard

Pack a picnic and something comfy to sit on, the show is almost about to start...One week to go with tickets still avail...
23/05/2025

Pack a picnic and something comfy to sit on, the show is almost about to start...

One week to go with tickets still available for Wind and the Willows. Book yours via our website: https://bit.ly/illyriaatlacock

Images: Illyria Theatre, Aby D

Rose season is here and Lady Elisabeth's Rose Garden is open again. The roses that grow here are heritage varieties. Pic...
23/05/2025

Rose season is here and Lady Elisabeth's Rose Garden is open again. The roses that grow here are heritage varieties. Pictured are (left to right clockwise): Malvern Hills and Hans, Compassion and Hansa.

Find this tranquil and finely scented spot between the Orchard and Woodland.

These regular visitors to Lacock agree that a little bit of rain only adds to the lush-ness of their visit.
21/05/2025

These regular visitors to Lacock agree that a little bit of rain only adds to the lush-ness of their visit.

A lovely one this: a little piece of 200 year old whimsy from the collection. This walnut case is known as an 'etui' (fr...
20/05/2025

A lovely one this: a little piece of 200 year old whimsy from the collection. This walnut case is known as an 'etui' (from the French 'to keep'). Inside nestles a tiny perfume, bottle and printed leather-bound book.

Currently object of the month, see it in the South Gallery until June.

16/05/2025

Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Badger enjoys peace and quiet. Rat likes just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad reveals his latest obsession: a motor-car! Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale in the great British outdoors.

Coming to Lacock 30 May, book tickets via our website: https://bit.ly/illyriaatlacock

Photo: Illyria Theatre

Abbey, country house and village, 800 years in the making and the British birthplace of photography

What's better than a potato? A new book for your to-read pile! Neighbouring the Tudor bakehouse and brewhouse,  the seco...
07/05/2025

What's better than a potato? A new book for your to-read pile!

Neighbouring the Tudor bakehouse and brewhouse, the second-hand bookshop in the Courtyard was once a store room for spuds.

Each book sold helps us care for the Abbey and we're always very grateful for donations. If you would like to help, you can drop off any books at Visitor Reception (but we're no longer accepting potatoes).

Peonies and wisteria looking lovely in the Botanic Garden this week, and eagle eyes may notice the start of something ne...
29/04/2025

Peonies and wisteria looking lovely in the Botanic Garden this week, and eagle eyes may notice the start of something new 👀

Have you seen the new display cabinet in the South Gallery? Each month find a new display of an object from Lacock's vas...
26/04/2025

Have you seen the new display cabinet in the South Gallery? Each month find a new display of an object from Lacock's vast collection of historical objects.

April's display features three coins from William Sharington's time as Under-treasurer of the Bristol mint. Sharington bought Lacock Abbey as his private residence in 1540, but also found himself a temporary resident of the Tower of London for defrauding the mint in 1549.

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

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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. *A bit more about this page* Welcome to the official page for Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village, a National Trust place in the South West. We make sure we're available to respond to your comments and queries between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday. And sometimes we'll check in at the weekend because we've missed you :) Got a membership enquiry? Please email: [email protected] *Our Facebook ‘House Rules’* We want our page to be a place where people can share how they feel about the National Trust and talk about their experiences in a fun environment. We welcome feedback – both positive and negative. It helps us to learn and grow. These house rules aim to ensure everyone can enjoy themselves while they’re here: We ask you to be nice and polite to one another – you almost always are! - and respect each other’s views and comments. We ask all users to ensure your contributions are civil, polite, tasteful and suitable for all ages. We won't tolerate disruptive, offensive or abusive behaviour, unlawful or objectionable content. This includes any material which might be defamatory, offensive, infringing, obscene, lewd, pornographic, violent, abusive, insulting, threatening, harassing, discriminatory, blasphemous, indecent or otherwise unlawful or objectionable. It also includes any material which is aggressive, argumentative or likely to be construed as bullying. No spamming or repetition, please, nor off-topic material in subject-specific threads or areas. *Moderation policy* In general, we don’t moderate posts – except on the rare occasion that someone has used offensive language or made libellous allegations about named or identifiable individuals on our page. We have a duty to protect our staff and volunteers, so while deleting comments is totally out of character for us, our legal position is that any post containing a libellous accusations, should be removed. If an individual continues to post offensive, threatening or libellous content then we’ll be forced to block that person from the page. We won’t tolerate postings, content, or links that are racist, sexist or homophobic. We also don’t permit linking to or posting any content which endorses illegal activity, or any activities against the values of the National Trust. If you’re concerned that a posting or user content has broken any of our house rules or you’re worried about any comment or content then please send us an email to [email protected] and let us know. Finally, please note that the views on our page are created by our community and don’t necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Trust.