The medieval village of Lacock in Wiltshire, with its timber-framed cottages and stunning abbey, has to be one of the prettiest villages in England, and you might just think that you have seen it somewhere before.
Its picturesque streets, historic cottages and inns make it a firm favourite with film and TV producers. The village’s most famous appearances include Downton Abbey, the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice and Cranford, and the Harry Potter films.
The village dates from the thirteenth century and was once the centre of the medieval wool trade. In its 800 years of history, Lacock has been many things; an Augustinian abbey, the home of a Tudor rogue, a Gothic ruin, and the birthplace of photography.
And with Faresaver’s X34 bus between Chippenham, Melksham and Trowbridge calling at one end of Lacock’s High Street 7-days a week, you can start exploring as soon as you step off the bus. But before you leave the bus stop, check out the bus shelter for buses heading to Chippenham – it was formerly the blacksmith’s shop and is the only bus shelter we know which has a door!
Check the timetable HERE to start your journey back in time at Lacock.
With all single fares £3 or less, now is a great time to explore Wiltshire.
And for the more adventurous, the Wiltshire Day Rover gives you travel all day on every bus in Wiltshire. Buy it from the driver of the first bus you catch, then just show it to the driver on all the other buses you use.
The £3 fare cap and many bus service timetable enhancements in Wiltshire, including the Sunday journeys on X34, are funded by UK Government.
