William Henry Fox Talbot Grave

Photography enthusiasts making a pilgrimage to this modest grave in Chippenham's St Nicholas churchyard might find it rather underwhelming. The final resting place of William Henry Fox Talbot, the Victorian gentleman who invented the photographic negative process, is marked by a simple stone that barely hints at his revolutionary contributions to the art form we take for granted today.

This isn't a grand monument or elaborate memorial - just a weathered headstone in a quiet corner of an old parish church. But for those who appreciate the history of photography, standing here does give you a proper sense of connection to the man who made our Instagram obsession possible. The churchyard itself is pleasant enough for a brief wander, though you'd struggle to make this more than a 20-minute stop.

Families staying at nearby sites like Piccadilly Caravan Park or Blackland Lakes could easily swing by as part of a Chippenham exploration, but honestly, this one's really for the camera buffs and history types. The kids will be bored stiff unless you can spin a decent tale about how this chap changed the world with his camera obscura experiments. Worth combining with a proper look around Chippenham itself rather than making a special trip just for the grave.