Lacock, what to see in the movie setting town in England

When I planned one of my recent trips through the south of england, my idea was, above all, to visit the most beautiful towns in the region Wessex.

And if there is a picturesque town that is Lacock, essential visit in your route by car for that area of Britain.

At the outset I will give you two pieces of information so that you can get an idea of ​​the charm it has. Lacock.

On the one hand, it is one of the places run by the prestigious National trust, institution that protects lugares of interés histórico and natural beauty in England.

Lacock, setting for films and TV series

Along with castles, stately homes or artistic gardens, the Lacock village It is part of the heritage protected by National trust.

And the other fact: although you are not aware of it, I can assure you that you have seen images of Lacock, because this picturesque and charming town has been the protagonist of movies Harry Potter,

But it has also been the setting chosen to film other films, as well as television series, the most notable being, Pride and Prejudice.

Therefore, when you reach Lacock, you will not be surprised to see yourself surrounded by groups of tourists strolling through its charming streets.

Located in northern County Wildshire, not far from Bath, origins of Lacock They date back to the 1232th century, although it acquired more importance after the founding in XNUMX of its nearby abbey.

After the dissolution of the monasteries at the time of the King Henry VIII, the abbey, the estate and the villa passed into private hands, with different properties until after the Second World War were bequeathed to the National trust.

What to see and do when visiting Lacock

Face to visit LacockI can tell you that in reality it is almost a village.

After parking the car, your visit will be a walk through the four streets that, like a large block, make up the town.

Of course, you will notice each of their houses, a good example of the country architecture from this area of ​​southern England, combining houses with stone facade, with white ones and half-timbered.

Although you will be able to see a 14th century barn and some 15th century houses, most of the buildings are from the 18th century.

You will also see a large sign that will invite you to visit the parish church from the 15th century dedicated to a not very common saint, San Ciriaco.

As a curiosity, I will tell you that my visit was on a Sunday, so the numerous houses that sell crafts, plants or other objects were closed.

But that did not prevent them from having their merchandise displayed on their doors and facades, with signs inviting you to serve yourself and leave the purchase money in a box!! They are English…

Here you have a Lacock plane, with information about the different houses and places of interest, which will allow you to get an idea of ​​what your visit will be like.

Map: where it is and how to get to Lacock

El pretty village of Lacock You find it just half an hour by car east of the city of Bath, and 45 minutes from Bristol, a city where you can arrive by plane.

Photos of Lacock

Here you have more Lacock photos, this charming movie village to visit near Bath.