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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

Fox Talbot Museum

In or near Lacock.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible4.6 · 6,399 Google reviews££

Fox Talbot Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Road closed, Lacock - geograph.org.uk - 4215352

Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Melksham · 4.2 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Fox Talbot Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Fox Talbot Museum is located in South-East England. It is dedicated to the history of photography and the work of William Henry Fox Talbot, a pioneer in the field. The museum features various exhibits and collections that highlight the development of photographic techniques.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.4146, -2.1201
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Lacock
Postcode
SN15 2LG
Parliamentary constituency
Chippenham
Nearest railway station
Melksham4.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fox Talbot Museum?
Fox Talbot Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN15 2LG), in the parish of Lacock.
What is Fox Talbot Museum?
Fox Talbot Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Fox Talbot Museum?
The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN15 2LG.
Is Fox Talbot Museum a protected site?
Yes — Fox Talbot Museum is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Fox Talbot Museum?
The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN15 2LG.