# Lacock Abbey

> Lacock Abbey, the location where Harry Potter was filmed, was founded in the early 13th century by Ela, Countess of Salisbury, as a nunnery of the Augustinian order. The abbey stayed a nunnery until the suppression of Roman Catholic institutions in England in the 16th century when it was then sold and converted into a residence where William Sharington and his family lived.

Lacock Abbey in the village of Lacock, Wiltshire, England, was founded in the early 13th century by Ela, Countess of Salisbury, as a nunnery of the Augustinian order. The abbey stayed a nunnery until the suppression of Roman Catholic institutions in England in the 16th century when it was then sold and converted into a residence where William Sharington and his family lived.

During the English Civil War Lacock Abbey was fortified and remained loyal to the crown  but surrendered to the Parliamentary forces after Devizes had fallen in 1645.

Lacock Abbey is managed by the National Trust and is a fantastic place to visit with your family. It has been used for many films including most famously Harry Potter. The interiors of Lacock Abbey were used as the interiors of Hogwarts School!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +441249730510
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-scP2SQgGnzLI/lacock-abbey

## Activities

- Tourist Attractions
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Suitable for

- Accessible
- Family
- People

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## Nearby things to do

- [The Lacock Spy Mission Treasure Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-0eH38DumkvyM/the-lacock-spy-mission-treasure-trail)
- [Whitehall Garden Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-uAuKR7hbHshr/whitehall-garden-centre)
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## Questions and answers

### Where is Lacock Abbey?

Lacock Abbey is in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

### What activities does Lacock Abbey offer?

Lacock Abbey lists Tourist Attractions, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What is there to do near Lacock Abbey?

Experiences listed near Lacock Abbey on HolidayFox include The Lacock Spy Mission Treasure Trail, Whitehall Garden Centre, Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre, The Chippenham Treasure Hunt Trail and Lotmead Farm.

### How do I contact Lacock Abbey?

Lacock Abbey can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +441249730510 to ask about availability.