Welcome to Beckford’s Tower & Museum
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.
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
Awards and recognition
Since our refurbishment project and relaunch in 2024 Beckford’s Tower has achieved the following commendations:
- AABC Conservation Awards 2026 – Finalist
- 2025 Georgian Group Architectural Award – ‘Restoration of a Georgian Building in a Landscape’
- Bath Bristol and Somerset Tourism Award 2025/2026 – ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ – Gold
- Bath Bristol and Somerset Tourism Award 2025/2026 – ‘Accessible and Inclusive Tourism’ – Bronze
Bath Preservation Trust Museums in Bath, UK
In addition to Beckford’s Tower, Bath Preservation Trust has three other Museums in Bath:
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.
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.
Sustainability
As part of the 2024 ‘Our Tower’ project, we retrofitted the historic building in order to introduce sustainable renewable power sources and to future-proof the Tower.
We also made the Tower more accessible by introducing visual and tactile aids, disability friendly toilets, and wider footpaths.
Download the free guide
The free guide to Beckford’s Tower and the surrounding landscape provides a wealth of extra information and features to enjoy during your visit. We recommend that you download this in advance of your visit.
Support Us
Learn more about our charity’s work and how you could support us through membership, a one-off donation or a legacy gift.