Welcome to Beckford’s Tower & Museum
Open weekends and bank holiday Mondays
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: we’ve got lots planned at Beckford’s Tower and Museum. Check back later in the year to see our programme
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...
5th Oct 2024 (Multiple dates available)
Glorious Gardens
Make your own shoe box garden Come and spend some time in nature and create your own garden inspired by...
30th Oct 2024
Spooky Stories in the Grotto
Meet in the paddock above Beckford's Grotto for warming drinks and company round the fire; then descend into the Grotto...
31st Oct 2024 (Multiple dates available)
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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Learn more about our charity’s work and how you could support us through membership, a one-off donation or a legacy gift.