Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum & Village
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Overview
Lacock Abbey is the former home of William Henry Fox Talbot, who invented the photographic negative process. The oldest negative in existence is of a photograph of Lacock Abbey. As well as the museum there are botanic gardens and greenhouse and a well-preserved country village. The Abbey has also been used as a film location, and can be seen in several Harry Potter films, Pride and Prejudice, Cranford, The Other Boleyn Girl, Downton Abbey, Wolf Hall and Wolfman.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Abbey cloisters, grounds & museum open 2 Jan-12 Feb & 31 Oct-Dec 11-4; 13 Feb-30 Oct 10.30-5.30. Abbey first floor rooms 2 Jan-12 Feb & Nov, Sat-Sun 11.30-3.30; 13 Feb-30 Oct, daily 11-5; Dec Thu-Sun 11.30-3.30
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
Wiltshire’s charm lies in the beauty of its countryside, with expansive chalk landscapes of the Marlborough and Pewsey downs and miles of uninterrupted views deep into Dorset, Somerset and the Cotswolds. Stroll through quaint timbered and thatched villages in the southern Woodford and Avon valleys and explore the historic streets of the stone villages of Lacock, Castle Combe and Sherston.
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The Methuen Arms
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Anvil Cottage
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Anvil Cottage
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Plough Lane Touring Caravan Site
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