
Writer. Collector. Builder of Towers. Outcast. Exploiter. Owner of enslaved people.
Who was William Beckford? In the newly restored Tower and Museum we tell his story – taking in the view from all perspectives.
What’s on at Beckford’s Tower
From talks and walks to accessible and family activities: Find out what we’ve got planned at Beckford’s Tower and Museum.

Admission Ticket - Beckford's Tower
This gives you general admission into the Museum Rooms and Belvedere. If you wish to go into the Lantern you...
15th Feb 2025 (Multiple dates available)

Lantern Tour (Add on to Admission Ticket)
This tour will give you access to the Tower's Lantern; a part of the building normal admission does not allow...
15th Feb 2025 (Multiple dates available)

Weaving in Beckford's Tower Garden
We are offering an Weaving Activity for children to connect with nature. Come to the paddocks and be inspired by...
20th Feb 2025
Plan your visit to Beckford’s Tower and Museum
Opening times, how to get here, accessibility, and everything else you might need to know about visiting Beckford’s Tower and Museum.
Please be aware that the Museum and landscape explores subjects of abuse, enslavement and exploitation


Learning & community engagement
Our Learning and Education team welcome primary and secondary school trips in Bath. We also deliver outreach, family learning, higher education support, workshops, community events and more.

Explore the collection at Beckford’s Tower and Museum
Please note that the Museum’s collection includes objects that William Beckford purchased using proceeds he gained from the transatlantic slave trade.
News
All the latest news from Beckford’s Tower and Museum.

Introducing the Roof Terrace
Step outside onto our hidden roof terrace – situated halfway up the Tower!The “Our Tower”...

Beckford’s Tower NOW OPEN following £3.9million refurbishment
29 June 2024, Bath – Beckford’s Tower and Museum is reopened today (29th June 2024) following...

New Beckford’s Tower bursaries available for specialist building conservation training
Beckford’s Tower is pleased to announce a new bursary scheme, designed to help tradespeople, artisans...
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