On a chilly February day 4 of us met up to have a sketching and photo session in the gardens and cloisters. Being early in the year it was pleasantly uncrowded, but fingers a bit chilly while drawing. After a warming coffee in the Stables cafe opposite the Abbey we went in and searched good views to draw.There had been a sculpture exhibition a week or so earlier which had been the purpose of this visit, but not to worry we still had a good day (someone got the dates wrong).However I did see this earlier, on an equally cold day, and very interesting work on show.Snowdrops and crocus both out and looking beautiful.The upper rooms of the Abbey were open though we didn't go in, After our sketching we had a good lunch at the George Inn in the village.
I love this place. Architecture, antiques, art, horticulture and history. Some of the best volunteers I've ever come across. Passionate and knowledgeable. Always something going on all year round. A credit to national trust.
We spent an enjoyable 45 minutes being shown around the house. It isn't open in the winter except if you go on a tour I believe they go at 12,1 and 2 o clock at weekends.
I went to Lacock on a quite sunny day, and cold weather. It was raining when I arrived but all good, just have to wait 15 minutes until the rain stop. We walked around the village and took some pictures and finally got into this Abbey, I prefer the surrounding of this abbey instead of the inside part. The cloister is beautiful. Once you get into the abbey you can feel like you are back to the old time. I would recommended this building. And sure would come back in the summer time
I visited Lacock last spring, drawn mainly as it was a filming location for the first Harry Potter films. The village itself is compact but picturesque, with character and charm aplenty. I didn't have a great deal of time on this occasion so my attention was focused on the Abbey Cloisters, which, being a Potter geek, did not disappoint. The Fox Talbot photographic museum was interesting too. I would like to return some day when I have more time to explore further.
There's plenty to see here for a day out... the history of photography exhibition, abbey, gardens and village. All very interesting, well preserved and presented. The tour to the upstairs area was worthwhile too. Be sure to get tickets when you arrive though as it's very popular.
Being National Trust members we can park and go into the house free of charge. We do visit often and strangely, always find something different! We will return when the weather gets a little better!
Visited here on a very rainy day in February. We visited the tea room for lunch. Choice was limited and service slow. We visited the abbey which was interesting and the volunteers their unfailingly friendly. A real credit to the National Trust. The place was extremely cold and there was very little for young children to do so didn't hold their attention for long. We also visited the Fox Talbot museum which again was quite interesting for adults but not so much for children. All in all the visit was ok but wouldn't rush back and wouldn't recommend with young (<5yrs) children.
Being local, it's always a treat to pop in here and on a beautiful day like today with brilliant blue skies and warm sunshine, to take a walk around the gardens. The crocus were fantastic, with the snowdrops just past their best. And crossing the road on the way out into the coffee shop and sitting outside in the sunshine was an added bonus. Lacock has its own charm all year round. And if you are a NT member it's free entry.
The Abbey is really interesting and the cloisters are beautiful. Worth going at this time of year for the crocus which were beautiful.