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May 15, 2013

Strolling the Streets of Meryton aka Lacock, Wiltshire

I’m a big fan of bucket lists…I’ve even got a Pride and Prejudice bucket list…I’ve visited Jane Austen’s resting place, had afternoon tea at Cassandra’s Cup, visited the Jane Austen House Museum and just recently visited Belton House.  So of course strolling the streets of Meryton was high on my bucket list!  A short drive from Castle Combe, is the cute little village of Lacock in Wiltshire which should be on any Jane Austen fan’s wish list.

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

G’s ears were still recovering from our visit to Castle Combe so as soon as I saw the high street of Lacock, his little ears were bright red again from my squeals!

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

First impressions…there are a lot of cars parked on the high street (which are the residents) so unfortunately it’s not picture perfect…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…however it’s still gorgeous!

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

^^This a true reflection on what you’re going to see like we did!

G knew I was going to be hours exploring and taking photos so he found a nice shady tree to sleep under while I went exploring…spot the foreigner and the Englishman, I never get bored of all this history within England.

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

There are quite a few wobbly drunk buildings (but obviously nowhere near as many as Lavenham)

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…and you can spend a few hours just strolling through the streets of Meryton, trying to locate the Militia…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…pretending to be buying bonnets (there aren’t any for sale)...

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…hoping to run into Wickham so you can give him a kick in the shins for all his sins…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…dodging horse poo (however you’re more likely to be dodging a pram today)

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…practising your twirling skills before the Meryton Ball…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…while worrying about what you’re going to wear to the Meryton ball…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…worrying if Mr Darcy will be there…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…and Bingley’s sisters…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…then slowly remembering that you’re not going to the ball!

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

How beautiful is the war memorial in Lacock…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…a reminder of the worlds past mistakes and the men that lost their lives.

I haven’t used my National Trust membership for years and lo and behold I’ve used it so much in the past month…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…it’s free entry into Lacock Abbey as it’s a National Trust property and the gardens and house are just stunning…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…a little shoefie action going on…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…the famous cloisters…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…that Colin Firth strode along (I promise that I didn’t lick the floor, I truly didn’t…they have NT staff on hand to stop ladies doing that!)…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…and if you’re a Harry Potter fan they will look familiar as well!

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

^^One of the coolest spots in Lacock on a hot summers day!

The Talbot Family were the last owners of the property and this is the birthplace of photography…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…with an interesting display on how the negative was developed…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

(excuse the pun!)

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…unfortunately I was a tad early for dinner…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…that moment when you suddenly realise that you match the carpet…eek!

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

I play the piano very poorly indeed so I didn’t rock out a tune or two…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…quickly moving onto the next room…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…where the ceiling reminded me to always look up…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…and there was a costume exhibition on during my visit.

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

Now those gardens at Lacock Abbey…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…the Tudor Courtyard is a nice little spot with a little second hand bookshop tucked inside the courtyard…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…I love climbing roses…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…and say hello to floral door porn!

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

My tummy was starting to rumble so I popped into the church where they had a bake sale going inside…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…where couples were enjoying a cuppa and a piece of cake…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…I decided to keep walking, past a few great little places for a nibble…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…picture perfect nibbly places to eat…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…locating G, we picked up some refreshments from Lacock Bakery…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…which is picture perfect itself!  They do a rather nice gluten free chocolate brownie and I hate chocolate brownies so that’s saying something.

I absolutely adored Lacock and think it’s a fabulous little spot for a day trip…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…the honesty of this village is sweet, if you want to buy something then please place the money through the letterbox to buy fresh lavender…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…meringues…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…flowers…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…jams…

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

…and that’s how I paid for my two courgettes!

Travel Tips for Lacock, Wiltshire

  • Lacock is pretty flat so you can get away with most shoes however if you are going to enjoy the gardens at Lacock Abbey then flats would be better
  • There are a number of places for a quick bite to eat – I only tried the Lacock Bakery for gluten free goods and they sold a chocolate brownie which is okay if you need a quick fix
  • A picnic in the ground of Lacock Abbey would be perfect
  • Parking can be a bit of a nightmare so would suggest arriving in Lacock early as the village can get slightly congested later on in the afternoon.
  • Castle Combe and Lacock are perfect for a day trip together!
  • Take cash as there are a number of honesty stores and other village events held on the weekend

England Travel InspirationThe perfect day trip from London or Cardiff exploring Wiltshire and the beautiful village of Lacock. Lacock is a National Trust property and has been used in many movie and tv productions like Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. Click the link to read my Lacock Travel Tips!

Have you visited Lacock or Wiltshire before – what are your thoughts on the village and county?  You can check out more at the Visit Wiltshire website.

xx

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