This Picturesque Medieval Village Hasn’t Changed Since the 1300s—and, Yes, People Still Thrive There

Half-timber hall buildings preserved from medieval times in Lacock, England.Shutterstock/Loretta Damska

Footsteps scuff over the uneven floors of The George Inn—a wonky, half-timber establishment from the 14th-century—signalling another group of tourists have arrived in the medieval village of Lacock.

This picturesque village of just over 1,000 people is easily one of the oldest, best-preserved, and most beautiful settlements in England.