Lacock

Lacock is one of the most famous TV and film location in Wiltshire. The history of this charming rural village dates back to the 13th century and now most of Lacock is owned by National Trust.

Emma, BBC’ Pride and Prejudice, Cranford and some scenes from the Harry Potter movies was screened in the village, mostly in Lacock Abbey. The Abbey was founded in 1232 by Ela, Countess of Salisbury and it was converted into a country house c.1540.

During the filming of the Harry Potter films the Abbey’s cloisters and side rooms was transformed into classrooms and Hogwarts School. Harry Potter’s childhood home was also set in the village. Some scenes of the last of HP series were also filmed here for four days. In return for the inconvenience, Warner Brothers paid sum of money for each resident as well as to National Trust and the parish of Lacock for their patient.

During the filming of ‘The other Boleyn girl’ the Abbey was transformed into the non – existing Whitehall Palace.

Lacock played the village of ‘Meryton’ in the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice'.