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Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village,Chippenham Address
map
Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village
High Street
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 2LG
Map and Directions
Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village,Chippenham Telephone No.
01249 730141
Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village,Chippenham Fax. No.
01249 730501
hours
Museum Cloisters & Gardens: 16 Mar-3 Nov daily 11.00-17.00, closed Good Fri. Abbey: 30 Mar-3 Nov daily 13.00-17.00 closed Tue and Good Friday. Museum open winter weekends except 21-29 Dec.
food
  • Light Refreshments
  • Tearoom/Cafe/Restaurant
parking
Parking On Site
disabled facilities
Disabled Access
pets
Guide Dogs Allowed
etc
A Tudor country house converted from an Abbey in 1540, medieval Cloister and Chapter house are the main architectural features. The museum commemorates the achievements of William Fox Talbot, the inventor of the photographic negative, his descendants gave the village and Abbey to the Trust in 1944.
facilities
  • All Weather Attraction
  • Allow Half A Day For Visit
  • Family Friendly
  • Gift Shop Or Shop
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Holds Special Events
  • National Trust
  • Picnic Areas
directions
Rail: Melksham (3 miles); Chippenham (3.5 miles)