Lacock Abbey
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- Location:
- Chippenham
- Postcode:
- SN15 2LG
- Parking:
There is a large National Trust pay and display car park for Lacock village and Abbey, located on the outskirts of the village in Wiltshire (signposted from the A350). Parking is free for National Trust members. This car park provides the main access for visitors. The village itself has very restricted parking to preserve its historic character and is often residents-only in many parts. The NT car park can get very busy, especially at weekends, holidays, and when filming is taking place in this popular Wiltshire location, so arriving early is advised.
- Distance:
- 1.80 miles
- Time:
- 0.80 hours
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Terrain:
The terrain in Lacock village and the main grounds of Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, is generally flat and easy, with paved streets, gravel paths, and well-maintained garden paths. Very accessible for most abilities, including pushchairs and wheelchairs in many areas. Paths in the wider estate or surrounding Wiltshire countryside may be grassy and uneven, and could be muddy after rain.
- Facilities:
- Toilets, Cafe
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Upgrade to PLUSExplore the picturesque village of Lacock and the historic grounds of Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire, a stunning National Trust property with a rich history and renowned for its use as a filming location for productions like Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, and Pride and Prejudice. This walk allows you to discover the beautifully preserved village, with its charming timber-framed and stone cottages, historic streets, and then explore the atmospheric cloisters and grounds of Lacock Abbey. The Abbey originated as an Augustinian nunnery and later became the home of William Henry Fox Talbot, a key pioneer in the invention of photography. This Wiltshire gem is a delight for history lovers and film fans alike.
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Well-maintained paths lead through Lacock village and into the grounds of Lacock Abbey (entry to the Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum, and formal gardens usually requires National Trust admission). You can wander through the charming village streets, which feel like stepping back in time, explore the Abbey's impressive cloisters (famously Hogwarts corridors), its woodland garden, and visit the fascinating Fox Talbot Museum which charts the birth of photography. The surrounding Wiltshire countryside also offers opportunities for longer walks starting from Lacock.
- Discover the historic village of Lacock and the magnificent Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire, a major National Trust site.
- Explore beautifully preserved medieval and Tudor architecture throughout the village.
- Visit the atmospheric cloisters and tranquil grounds of Lacock Abbey, and the insightful Fox Talbot Museum.
- Walk through a Wiltshire village famously used as a backdrop for numerous films and television series.
A walk around Lacock village and the immediate Abbey grounds can be 1-3 miles, offering a rich historical and visual experience. Longer walks can extend into the surrounding Wiltshire countryside, following public footpaths from this iconic location.
Please check the National Trust website for visiting Lacock Abbey with your dog for the most up-to-date information.
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