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There are 5 locks near Seend which have a combined rise/fall of 11.68 metres.

Pretty thatched cottages by the river on Mons Lane.

Very beautiful village with film sets from various famous films (including Harry Potter). Be sure to visit Lacock Abbey. This contains the corridors from the Harry Potter films. If National Trust Member: free!

Located in the 13th century National Trust village of Lacock we’re within easy walking distance of the historical Lacock Abbey, the Saxon church of St Cyriac, the 15th century tithe barn and plenty of village stores and craft fairs. Famed for appearing in many screen productions including Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, Lacock village is centrally based between Chippenham, Melksham, Bath and Swindon making us the perfect place for friends and family to meet.

Lacock Abbey was founded in the early 13th century. It remained a nunnery until the 16th century, when it was sold and became a private home. Today it's most famous as the home of William Fox Talbot. In 1835, he made and developed what was possibly the first negative within the house. The National Trust own and manage the property. It's paid entry for non-members. You do get a good view of the house from here and the meadow between here and the house.

St Cyriacs church dates back to around 1300, but it's likely that there was a Norman church before it, and probably a Saxon church before that. It's a pretty little church in the corner of Lacock village. Harry Potters parent's house (film location) is next door.

The National Trust café at Lacock is in the village rather than the paid entry Lacock Abbey. It serves a good range of drinks, snacks and light meals with profit going to support the work of the Trust. Indoor and outdoor seating and a public toilet next door.

The Caen Hill Locks are one of the highlights of Route 4 on the Avon K Canal. Physically this is interesting. The water flows down the mountain, but the ship floats up the mountain lock by lock due to its own buoyancy.