Looked after by the National Trust, the medieval abbey of Lacock and the timber-framed houses in the village that surrounds it have drawn many a director.

Most notably, the village starred in Downton Abbey twice – once in the series as the setting for a 1920s livestock show and a second time in the first film, whereby its streets were lined with people awaiting a visit from the king and queen.

It's also had bit parts in the Harry Potter franchise and a starring role in the BBC drama Wolf Hall, with the abbey standing in for the series’ namesake and seat of the Seymour family.

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