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Lacock Abbey

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View from the lawns with Caption 'Picture Pefect' on spool of photograhic film.

Lacock Abbey—a grade I listed building—forms an integral part of a tour of Lacock Village with visitors from home and abroad experiencing the delights the former Augustinian nunnery has to offer. The abbey was established in the thirteenth century and lasted until the sixteenth century when it was converted to a private residence by Sir William Sharrington. The abbey was fortified and remained a royal stronghold until Parliamentary forces took over the property in 1645. The house—built in stone with twisted chimneys and mullioned windows—was constructed over the old cloisters, with living quarters on the first floor. Visitors can still see the original medieval cloisters from the inner courtyard. Gothic Revival style features were added to the property in 1750 by the politician John Ivory Talbot. The medieval bakehouse and brewhouse remain as part of the Tudor courtyard but most of the property as seen today is a hotchpotch of periods and architectural styles.

The cloisters in bright sunlight.

The abbey, in the nineteenth century, was residence to William Henry Fox Talbot—a pioneer of photography. A negative of one of the abbey’s windows may just be the oldest surviving example in the world. The abbey and gardens were bequeathed to the National Trust by Matilda Theresa Talbot in 1944. The abbey houses the Fox Talbot Museum, which was founded to celebrate the work of the the old owner.

The picturesque gardens, with meandering pathways through parkland and woods, provide the perfect backdrop to explore the abbey’s longstanding history and its influence on the surrounding area. Visitors can explore William Henry Fox Talbot's Botanic Garden and greenhouse as well as the historic Rose Garden. An 1840 photograph of the garden taken by Talbot was later used as reference to restore the garden to his mother’s design.

The abbey has been used as a film set on numerous occasions, appearing in three Harry Potter movies, the screen adaption of The Other Boleyn Girl, and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

Frocks, Flocks and Rocks 2-Day Minicoach Tour
This action-packed 2-day tour in a 16-seater Mercedes minicoach whisks you around historic towns and legendary sites in England. You'll explore Stonehenge, Glastonbury Tor and Abbey, Avebury's stone circle, and delightful villages like Lacock. Unwind in Bath, with the option of a spa experience, before finishing your trip at history-soaked Windsor Castle and Runnymede.
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Stonehenge Inner Circle Tour
Whispered stories in colossal stones await. Stand within Stonehenge's sacred circle, and get up-close and personal with the enigmatic momument. Combine your prehistoric pilgrimage with Salisbury's soaring spire, Bath's timeless elegance, Windsor Castle's royal grandeur, historic Lacock or Neolithic Avebury.
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Stonehenge, Lacock & Bath Black Cab Tour
Whispers from giants, cobbled magic, and bathhouse echoes. Dive into England's secrets: Stonehenge's enigmatic stones, Lacock's film-set charm, and Bath's Roman elegance. Make history come alive. Book your adventure now!
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Stonehenge, Lacock & Bath Minicoach Tour
Unlock the mysteries of Stonehenge, its monoliths whispering secrets from the Neolithic past. History comes alive in the preserved medieval village of Lacock, a film set for Harry Potter and Jane Austen, where thatched cottages and cobbled streets transport you back in time. Bathe in the elegance of Roman Bath, where grand Palladian architecture and opulent baths evoke a bygone era.
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Frocks, Flocks and Rocks 2-Day Black Cab Tour
This action-packed 2-day tour in a classic London Black Cab whisks you around historic towns and legendary sites in England. You'll explore Stonehenge, Glastonbury Tor and Abbey, Avebury's stone circle, and delightful villages like Lacock. Unwind in Bath, with the option of a spa experience, before finishing your trip at history-soaked Windsor Castle and Runnymede.
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Stonehenge, Lacock Village & Abbey Tour
From Stonehenge's prehistoric giants to Lacock's medieval magic, this Wiltshire tour is a timeless adventure! Unravel ancient mysteries, stroll charming streets, savour Downton Abbey elegance, and Harry Potter magic.
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