Lacock Abbey


Lacock Abbey was founded in 1232 and converted into a country house in the mid-16th century, the cloisters and monastic rooms of the Abbey have survived largely intact. On the closure of the monastery it passed to William Sharington. The Strong Room has an important Renaissance carved stone table, supported by 4 satyrs. Various paintings, furniture and a group of watercolours are also on display. The stable courtyard houses a clockhouse, brewery and bakehouse. The Victorian rose garden and woodland garden have fine displays of spring flowers, magnificent trees and rose garden.

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Lacock Abbey,
Lacock,
Chippenham,
Wiltshire
SN15 2LG

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Information on Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Chippenham

Opening Times: Abbey: 15 Mar to 2 Nov, Wed to Mon 13:00-17:30. Museum: 23 Feb to 2 Nov, Daily 11:00-17:30, 8 Nov to 21 Dec, 3 Jan to 31 Jan 09, Sat & Sun 11:00-16:00. Closed Good Friday, 25 & 26 Dec.
Admission: NT Members Free. See Nt website for admission prices.
Location: Three miles south of Chippenham, just east of A350.
Facilities: Guided Tours,  Full Disabled Access,  Sales Point,  Shop,  Refreshments,  Parking Availability