With spring on its way, now is the time to pull on the wellies and get back out in the fresh air. And I can’t think of a more perfect place to do that than Lacock in Wiltshire – strolling the wooded grounds of the abbey and exploring the postcard-perfect village.

Both the village and abbey have played a starring role in everything from the Harry Potter films to BBC period dramas such as Cranford. The National Trust shop dishes out free maps of the village so you can trace where things have been seen on screen.

There’s also the Fox Talbot Museum dedicated to the fascinating story behind the invention of photography. Here you’ll find a gallery space with a great programme of exhibitions, plus the National Trust organise a whole host of events and activities throughout the year, such as night time astrophotography.

We finished up in the pub on the main street, The Red Lion, which serves hearty fare by a roaring open fire – the perfect end to a great day out.

Images courtesy of Anguskirk on Flickr