Introducing Lacock
With its geranium-covered cottages, higgledy-piggledy rooftops and idyllic location next to a rushing brook, the medieval village of Lacock seems to have been preserved in aspic since the mid-19th century. The village has been in the hands of the National Trust since 1944, and is almost entirely untouched by modern development – there are no telephone poles or electric streetlights, and it’s kept largely free of traffic thanks to the main visitor car park on the outskirts of the village. Unsurprisingly, it’s also a popular location for costume dramas and feature films – parts of the Harry Potter films, as well as BBC adaptations of Moll Flanders and Pride and Prejudice, were all filmed here.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: National Trust, Southwest of London
by KoalasRule 11 June 2010
Second Snowshill, a lovely day out for everyone. Lacock Abbey is worth a visit (scenes from Harry Potter films were done there, plus…
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South Wales for 6 days
by ahtarski 17 May 2010
I am planning a trip to Wales for 6 days in July with my 80+ parents (can walk all day but probably better not to try hiking). We love…
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RE: Cotswolds driving--24 hours only
by cl1911 13 April 2010
I think you're trying to pack too much into 24 hours. I'm originally from the Cotswolds and now live in London and it's a good 2-3 hours…
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