Museums · South West England
Fox Talbot Museum
In or near Lacock.
Fox Talbot Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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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.
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4146, -2.1201
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Lacock
- Postcode
- SN15 2LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham — 4.2 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/27832246 (ODbL)
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The Columns, North Of Drive To Lacock Abbey
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Unidentified Monument About 8 Metres South West Of Tower Of Church Of St Cyriac
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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.