Welcome to Lacock

Lacock is a picturesque village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. The village is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and has been used as a filming location for several popular movies and TV shows, including Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Downton Abbey. The village is also home to Lacock Abbey, a former nunnery that was converted into a country house in the 16th century.

Lacock Abbey is one of the main attractions in the village and is open to the public for tours. The abbey has a rich history and has been owned by several prominent families over the centuries. Visitors can explore the abbey's beautiful gardens, cloisters, and rooms, which are filled with antique furniture and artwork. The abbey also has a museum that showcases the history of photography, as it was once the home of William Henry Fox Talbot, a pioneer in the field of photography.

Aside from the abbey, Lacock has several other historic buildings and landmarks that are worth visiting. The village has a 14th-century tithe barn, which is one of the largest of its kind in England. The barn was used to store crops and livestock and is now used as a venue for weddings and other events. Lacock also has a 15th-century church, St. Cyriac's, which features beautiful stained glass windows and a medieval tower. Overall, Lacock is a charming village that offers a glimpse into England's rich history and culture.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 10.1°C

Wind: 12.8 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Lacock Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Caroline Jackson	High Street Lacock Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 2LQ 01249730271 School Website
Notton House Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Reysenn	28 Notton Lacock Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 2NF 1249730407 School Website
Shaw Ce Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Brewer	Corsham Road Shaw Melksham SN12 8EQ 1225702544 School Website
Kings Lodge Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Spencer	Lodge Road Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 3SY 01249444405 School Website
River Mead School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Austin	Lowbourne Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7ED 01225703428 School Website
Charter Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Flack	Wood Lane Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 3EA 01249447223 School Website
The Manor Cofe Vc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Park	Ruskin Avenue Melksham SN12 7NG 1225700150 School Website
Corsham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Fry Mrs Kerry Parker	Pound Pill Corsham Wiltshire SN13 9YW 01249712387 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Bacon	Rowden Hill Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 2AH 1249460231 School Website
St Patricks Catholic Primary School Corsham Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jennie Courtney	Lacock Road Corsham Wiltshire SN13 9HS 01249713125 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Melksham Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN 2.50 Miles

Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 3.41 Miles

Bradford-On-Avon St Margaret'S Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DF 7.35 Miles

Trowbridge Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HW 7.59 Miles

Avoncliff Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD 8.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chippenham Taxis 07974 505607 14 Corsham Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2NA 0.79 Miles
Hatts Hire 01249 654949 Hunters Moon, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0RW 1.84 Miles
Andys Taxis Of Meksham 01225 704426 3 Loxley Close, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7BB 2.26 Miles
1St Class Private Hire 01225 358278 7 Dean Close, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7EZ 2.35 Miles
Pick Me Up Taxi Service 01225 790476 11 Foundry Cl, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8FD 2.43 Miles
Forest Taxis 01225 705453 83 Sandridge Rd, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7BL 2.54 Miles
Cadillac Hearse Hire 01249 658987 3 Whitworth Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QS 2.55 Miles
Allycab 07810 207946 3 Halford Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PY 2.56 Miles
Kar Executive Travel 01249 248286 10A Broadmead, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9AN 2.62 Miles
Imperial Limos 0800 458 3310 Chepstow Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0XP 2.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn15 Lacock Post Office 12 High Street Lacock Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sn15 Reybridge Chippenham Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Sn15 Corsham Road Chippenham Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Sn15 Bewley Cresent Chippenham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn15 Notton Chippenham Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Sn15 Bowden Hill Chippenham Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sn13 Lanes End Corsham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn12 Beanacre Melksham Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn13 Chapel Knap Corsham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn13 Coppershell Corner Corsham Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sn12 Whites Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn13 Easton Corsham Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Sn12 Woodrow Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn12 Trent Cresent Melksham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn13 Westdrop Corsham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Spencers Sports And Social Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Beanacre Road Melksham SN12 8AG
Spencers Sports And Social Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Beanacre Road Melksham SN12 8AG
Spencers Sports And Social Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Beanacre Road Melksham SN12 8AG
Lodge Surgery 0844 4770919	The Lodge Surgery Lodge Road Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 3SY
Rowden Surgery 01249 444343	Rowden Surgery Rowden Hill Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 2SB

Local Stores

Melksham
2 Blackmore Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7HS
01225 704323
Store Website
2.55 miles

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SPAR Derry Hill
Church Road
Derry Hill
Calne
SN11 9PA
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Avon Farm Vets
Unit 2, The Old Sidings Stonegate Farmers Ltd Corsham Road Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 2NL 01249 847290 farm@avonfarmvets.co.uk Website 0.99 miles

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The Hale Veterinary Group Ltd
Equine Clinic Wiltshire College Lackham Park, Lacock Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 2NY 01249 653 561 Sarah.wyatt@halevethospital.co.uk 1.27 miles

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Bath Veterinary Group
The Chapel Surgery Forest Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7AA 01225 702 427 Website 2.44 miles

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Hale Veterinary Group Ltd
33-34 Union Street Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7PR 01225 709701 enquiries@halevethospital.co.uk Website 2.74 miles
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Chalkland Vets
11 Church Street Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6LS 01225 592429 melksham@chalklandvets.co.uk 2.89 miles

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Garston Veterinary Practice Premises
Unit 2 Verbana Court Cranesbill Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7GS 01225 617779 melksham@garstonvets.co.uk Website 2.90 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Lacock Abbey
Lovely, Lovely Walk With Fields And Water Access.. Beautiful Surroundings Lacock Abbey 0.26 miles National Trust Car Park Pay And Display National Trust Members Park Free They Are Very Hot On This So Make Sure You Display Ticket

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Whitley
Starting With A Bridal Path Leading Into Large Fields To Run Around, Small Woodland And A Place To Have A Paddle. 169 Littleworth Ln Melksham Lancashire SN12 8RF 2.45 miles Free Parking In The Gateway For About 5 Cars, Follow The Signs For Bridal Path, Explore The Footpaths. Does Get Very Muddy.

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Corsham Court Lake
Once Parked Walk Through The Trees Across The Road &Amp; Through Double Gates, The Lake Is In Front Of You You Can Walk All Around &Amp; Follow Signposted Routes All Across Fields, Woods &Amp; Water For About 5 Miles, Lovely Walk, Fairly Quiet. Sheep Sometimes Present. 1 Lacock Rd Corsham Lancashire SN13 9HS 2.52 miles Car Park Signposted Corsham Court.

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Corsham Court
Lovely Walk, You Can Walk For As Far Or As Short Distance As You'd Like, You Can Walk Up To About 6 Miles I Believe. There Is A Huge Lake That Is Always A Favourite With Those Four Legged Friends That Like The Water, There Are Sometimes Sheep In The Field However Normally Around Now They Do Relocate Somewhere Else, A Truly Lovely Walk. 1 Lacock Rd Corsham Lancashire SN13 9HS 2.57 miles The Location Takes You To The Free Car Park The Walk Is Directly Opposite Through Signed Gates. Mind The Road!!

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Neston Woodlands And Fields
This A Great Woodland Walk For Those Of You That Enjoy Walks Where You Don't Meet Many People! 4 Chapel Ln Neston Corsham SN13 9TD 3.17 miles The Walk Starts At The Beginning Of A Bridle Path.

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Vincient Woods Chippenham
Fairly Small Woodland But Nice For A Little Stroll, Lots Of Different Paths You Can Explore. 7 Balmoral Cl Chippenham SN14 0UT 3.27 miles Parking Is Residential So Park Responsibly

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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Fog	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	23.8°C	21.8°C	20.3°C	20°C	22.1°C	24.3°C	26.2°C	27.6°C	28.2°C	27.5°C	25.4°C	23.2°C
Feels Like	25.9°C	21.8°C	20.3°C	20°C	23.9°C	26.4°C	28.2°C	29.7°C	30.3°C	29.6°C	27.3°C	25.4°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Mist	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	21.4°C	20.3°C	19.8°C	19.9°C	23.5°C	26.7°C	28.6°C	29.4°C	29.5°C	28.9°C	26.6°C	23.4°C
Feels Like	21.4°C	20.3°C	19.8°C	19.9°C	24.6°C	28.8°C	31.1°C	32°C	32.1°C	31.7°C	29°C	25.9°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	22.7°C	21.6°C	21.1°C	21.4°C	24.5°C	28°C	31.1°C	32.7°C	32.8°C	31.9°C	30.2°C	26.4°C
Feels Like	25.1°C	21.6°C	21.1°C	21.4°C	27.2°C	31.7°C	36.3°C	39.3°C	40°C	38.9°C	36°C	30.1°C

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