Lacock is an enchanting and captivating village, in Wiltshire, almost owned completely by the National Trust. The hands of time bewitched stand still, with streets full of buildings dating back to the 13th Century, the village church of St Cyriac dates to the Medieval period but there was a church here in Saxon times, wander down the lane from here and find the pack horse bridge, and then the Medieval bridge over the River Avon. Every Century is represented from the 13th to the 19th and is pure joy for artists. Lacock Abbey is an impressive country house that was created out of a Medieval Abbey, and is also home to the Fox Talbot Museum, the pioneer in photography. If more history is wished for how about a visit to Sheldon Manor that has a 13th Century porch and stunning gardens, time it right and enjoy an evening of Opera or Shakespeare. Or the Kennet and Avon Canal Museum has a fascinating collection of textiles, costumes and detailed exhibits explaining the history of the Canal. Of course you could always climb aboard a boat and cruise up the river with the wonders of the wildlife on display?.. Lacock weaves her magic eternally.
Attraction
Fox Talbot Museum
Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum & Village
Doctor
Places to Stay near Lacock
Old Rectory (0.08 miles)
Red Lion (0.09 miles)
Bed & Breakfast, Good Food, Wine and Real Ales in Historic Surroundings The Red Lion Lacock is a Wadworth Brewery Heritage Pub and offers bed and breakfast accommodation to a superior standard. All the rooms have ... More | visit website
Damson Cottage B&B (0.57 miles)
Beechfield House (1.83 miles)
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Beechfield House is a comfortable Victorian country house set in eight acres of grounds and situated in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, yet only ... More
Heatherly Cottage (2.27 miles)
Pear Tree Inn (2.27 miles)
The Pear Tree Inn offers award-winning food and comfortable and stylish 5-star guest accommodation, in an attractive, peaceful location just 10 minutes from the M4 motorway. In the heart of the beautiful ... More
The Shaw Country Hotel (2.46 miles)
Mead Lodge (2.56 miles)
Poppey Cottage (2.83 miles)
Methuen Arms Hotel (2.90 miles)
The Methuen Arms, is an elegant Georgian Town House Hotel set in the pretty market town of Corsham, just a few miles from Bath and conveniently situated on the edge of the Cotswolds. The Winter's ... More | visit website
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