Group visits to Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village

A group of four people are walking outside at Lacock, with an ornate wooden arched door set into a stone wall visible in the background. — Visitors at Lacock | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Lacock is a great place for a group visit. With the Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and the village to visit there’s plenty to explore, whether you’re planning an educational day out or visiting just for fun. Groups of more than 15 benefit from discounted rates and will need to book in advance if they’d like to visit the Abbey.

Educational visits to Lacock

Lacock is the perfect place for a self-led educational visit. If you would like to discuss your visit, please email us at lacock@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01249 730459. Where possible we can provide tailored visits when discussed in advance.

Schools can benefit from an Educational Group Membership, which is an annual membership giving free access to the whole school group at National Trust properties.

Coach parking at Lacock

There are five coach spaces in the main visitor car park - please follow the brown signs or enter via Hither Way, Lacock. A closer drop-off point is available on request - please email us for more information. Please do not park or drop-off in the village streets.

The different parts of Lacock have different opening times throughout the year. Please check before booking that you are going to be able to see what you’d like to, or contact us if you’re not sure.

Free familiarisation visits for group leaders

If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk

Who is eligible for free entry?

Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust.

Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.

Row of cottages in the village at Lacock, Wiltshire

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