The small township of Talbot is located within what was a very rich gold mining area between Maryborough and Clunes.

Orginally servicing a mining population of over 15,000 during the 1850s, today only a few hundred people live in Talbot. The town retains many historical buildings from its properous gold mining days including the Primitive Methodist Church (built in 1870) which is now a museum, the court house (1866) and one of Talbot's oldest buildings, the Court House Hotel which was built in 1860.

Located within Talbot's historic precinct in Scandinavian Crescent is London House which operates as a cafe and visitor centre. There is a monthly farmers market in the town centre and a gallery, museum and nursery located in the town's former railway station building.

Talbot Railway Station Built in 1875, the town's railway station is now home to museum of railway memorabilia, a gallery and nursery

Talbot Museum Housed in the former Primitive Methodist Church which was built in 1870, the museum is open every Sunday afternoon and features mining relics, equipment, photographs and documents

Talbot Farmers Market Held on the third Sunday of every month, this market offers seasonal produce direct from farm to consumer, local wines, fresh food and live music

Talbot Tourism A guide to this well preserved former gold mining town with information on the history of the region, attractions, shopping and dining

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