School Cross in Lacock High Street |
Lacock is a charming village set on the edge of the Cotswolds with many traditional yellow stone houses. Yet it also offers older properties too, some dating from the 14th century with the typical Tudor black and white properties. Consequently, the village is used for many historical drama films and TV productions such as Pride & Prejudice, Harry Potter and Cranford.
Lacock from the Red Lion |
The village also offers some excellent pubs and restaurants just a stroll away from The Old Rectory. The George pub featuring its famous dog in the wheel fire and The Sign of the Angel with its excellent cuisine are a must. The village also boasts tea rooms, an excellent jewellery shop, antique shop, beautician and bakery.
|
Lacock Abbey |
Also in the village is the 13th-Century Lacock Abbey, a gem of the National Trust, where William Fox Talbot lived. He was a pioneer of photography and inventor of the negative.
The Abbey and photographic museum are open to the public as are other attractions such as Bowood House, Corsham Court, Dyrham Park, Stourhead Gardens and Longleat House and Safari Park. Wiltshire is well known for its ancient connections. Also to be seen are the 'white horses' on the downs while the nearby village of Avebury is well worth a visit. |
The Baths & Bath Abbey |
As well as being close to the neighbouring villages of Castle Combe and Biddestone, Lacock is in the ancient county of Wiltshire, where Avebury and Stonehenge are of great significance. It is also just 12 miles from the world heritage city of Bath, 6 miles from J17 of the M4 and 2 hours from London. Salisbury, Oxford, the coast and the Cotswolds are all within an hour and a half's drive.
The City of Bath, a world heritage City, is not to be missed. Its beautiful Georgian architecture provides an excellent backdrop to the speciality shops, museums, Abbey and of course the famous Roman Baths and Pump Rooms. If its antiques you're after, Bath, Tetbury and Warminster are certainly places to visit. |
