Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village (National Trust)
High Street Lacock
nr Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 2LG
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock
lacockabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
01249 730 459
Lacock Abbey is a house with over 800 years of history. Founded as an abbey in 1232, it has been a home to many different characters, each of whom has put their own unique stamp on the building.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Museum, Heritage site, Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
National Trust tea room across the road from Visitor Reception (not inside the property).
Manual wheelchairs available to borrow and one mobility scooter (to book mobility scooter in advance please phone 01225 705797.
Brail guide to Fox Talbot Museum.
Toilets on site.
The Theatre of Insects
Insects are juxtaposed with painted backgrounds, found objects and old photographs that echo their shape and form. A stick insect is perfectly paired with a spiky geometric plan and black and white spotted butterflies reflect the music score they hover above.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
This exhibition is on show at the Fox Talbot Museum
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
The display in on the first floor of the museum. A stair lift is in operation. Light levels can be low.
Ffi contact: Visitor Reception, 01249 730459, lacockabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Bee-utiful World
Help create a UV garden and see like a bee. Children's craft activities and trail. Meet a bee keeper and find out about the fascinating lives of these vital creatures. Our bee- friendly flower border should be blooming! An event organised by our garden team. Please wear weather appropriate outdoor clothing. Accompanied children are welcome. The grounds are level. Paths are flat and lightly gravelled. The grounds and cloisters remain open until 17.30.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-3pm
Where
This small, but very friendly event takes place mainly in the Botanic Garden.
Admission
Admission prices apply: Adult £8.70, Child £4.30, Family £22.20 Museum, Abbey rooms, cloisters and grounds: Adult £11.80, Child £5.90, Family £30.10. NT members and -5s free.
Bee-utiful World
Help create a UV garden and see like a bee. Children's craft activities and trail. Meet a bee keeper and find out about the fascinating lives of these vital creatures. Our bee- friendly flower border should be blooming! An event organised by our garden team. Please wear weather appropriate outdoor clothing. Accompanied children are welcome. The grounds are level. Paths are flat and lightly gravelled. The grounds and cloisters remain open until 17.30.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-3pm
Where
This small, but very friendly event takes place mainly in the Botanic Garden.
Admission
Admission prices apply: Adult £8.70, Child £4.30, Family £22.20 Museum, Abbey rooms, cloisters and grounds: Adult £11.80, Child £5.90, Family £30.10. NT members and -5s free.
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