Lacock has become famous for being ‘frozen in time’ due to how well preserved it is (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more
The weather will slowly start to warm up in February, and there is no better time to visit a quintessentially English village that looks like it came from a postcard.
Lacock in a small village in Wiltshire, England, that dates back to Saxon times, and is known for its cobbled streets, medieval cottages and otherwise unspoiled appearance.
It is a strange place to walk through as it has a population of less than 1,180 people so it is quiet but also surrounded by breathtaking views as it is on the boundary of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The experts at Evan Evans Tours have shared it is one of the best-preserved places in the whole of Britain as the village looks like it has been “frozen in time.”
They said: “You’ll be hard-pressed to find a building in this medieval market town that was built later than the 18th century – the oldest building in the city reportedly dates back to the 12th century.”
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The village has hardly changed in over 200 years (Image: Getty)
It is a very cosy place with three tradional pubs and beautiful Cotswold walks (Image: Getty)
Lacock was known for its woollen industry in the Middle Ages and was the only crossing point for the River Aveon until the 18th century.
In the 1800s the Lacock estate was owned by Henry Fox Talbot, a famous British inventor known for pioneering photography.
However, the Talbot family gave the town to the National Trust in 1944, who have now look after the country house, abbey and other surrounding area.
It is a very sleepy place that has hardly changed in 200 years, but in modern times it has become famous as the abbey was used to film the Harry Potter films.
Lacock Abbey was used in the first two Harry Potter films as the corridors of Hogwarts and was featured in scenes where students are walking to classes or Harry Potter is wandering about at night in his invisibility cloak.
Lacock Abbey has become famous for being where Harry Potter was filmed (Image: Getty)
Lacock Abbey was used to film Hogwarts corridor and classroom scenes (Image: Getty)
The abbey was also used for some of Hogwarts’classrooms, such as Professor Snape’s potion class and Professor Quirrell’s Defence Against the Dark Arts class.
The town has also been used to film many other famous British films such as Pride and Prejudice, The Other Boleyn Girl and has also been featured in Downton Abbey.
Lacock is a fantastic place for anyone who enjoys a cosy destination as it has three traditional pubs, many cafés and tearooms for anyone who enjoys eating in comfort.
It is also a wonderful destination for history lovers, thanks to Lacock Abbey and its beautifully preserved medieval cloisters but it is also quite a quirky village as it is also known for its Scarecrow Festival that raises money for the local school;
However, the real charm of Lacoc is taking your time to visit a piece of history, walk down the countryside path and simply slow down so you can enjoy the scenery.