
It is time to explore Chippenham now. Here let us have look at the tourist spots that travelers can explore in Chippenham.
Bowood House and Gardens
Bowood House and Gardens are only five miles out of Chippenham. This place is a Georgian mansion and was built in the 18th century, so it has been known since that time. A sad part of the place is that most of it were torn down after being used by the RAF in the Second World War. It was once a huge and immense building but now it is no longer the same. The remaining part of the building is still large and has many fascinating things in it. One of the rooms of this building was used as a laboratory by Joseph Priestley, who discovered oxygen in 1774. He discovered it in this building.
Lacock Abbey
While the Monasteries were dissolved under Henry VIII the building was mostly pulled down. After this, the building was sold off to the courtier Sir William Sharington. The Grounds of the place which are also called the Abbey Grounds are a delight to the eyes. This house is a greenhouse, botanic garden and has lots of activities for restless children.
Fox Talbot Museum
Lacock Abbey was home to William Henry Fox Talbot in the 19th century and he lived in this place from 1800-1877. On the ground floor, there’s a museum, this museum depicts about William Henry Fox Talbot and has the recording of his life. There are a lot of photographic exhibitions in a gallery on the first floor. Certain historic photographs are also placed in the museum.
In addition to these places, there are a lot of other things in the city to visit and see. So if you are traveling to this city you can do a lot of activities and explore the place. For your tour Split Train Ticketing can be useful.