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Lacock Abbey and Village

Castle & Historic Landmark · Wiltshire, England

Lacock Abbey and Village is a castle & historic landmark in Wiltshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £15.40 · Child £7.70 · Family £38.50
Checked on the National Trust page (with Gift Aid): adult £15.40, child (5-17) £7.70, family £38.50. Under-5s and members free. These are autumn-winter prices; spring-summer adult £23.10, child £11.60, family £57.80; Christmas adult £17.60.
Opening timesAbbey rooms open 1 Mar-31 Oct (closed in winter except Christmas 28 Nov-1 Jan); grounds, Fox Talbot Museum and shop 10am-5pm on the day checked.
Best time to goWeekday mornings in term time.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages for the grounds; house rooms suit about 6+ (prams may need to stay at the door)
If it rainsMixed: house rooms are indoors, gardens and grounds are outdoors
ParkingHither Way car park (JustPark app or machines); members free. (£5 a day)
FoodThe Stables Café in the village (light lunches, snacks, cakes).
Money saverCheck National Trust, Historic Houses or English Heritage membership value; family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsSee the cloisters first, then the village and fox talbot museum. Bring a picnic.
What to packComfortable shoes, layers, picnic for the grounds, carrier for toddlers

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