In partnership with Somerset-based art organisation State of Trust, we are thrilled to bring you an original dance, film and music performance: "Coleridge Unbound" . In the creation of ‘Coleridge Unbound’, State of Trust has delved deep into the history of Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s life in the West Country, in particular his role...
Beckford’s Tower remains closed to the public while it undergoes extensive repairs and updates, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other donors. During the Easter Holidays the team will run an outdoor Easter activity in the Tower’s secret garden: ‘Beckford's Secret Spring Garden Trail’. Families can come and find “spring flowers” – created...
Billie the Mouse and her family are spending the summer in Beckford’s garden (Lansdown Cemetery)! They heard that there is lots of conservation work happening at the moment so have come to help. Come and say hello and see all the jobs the mice have to do in the summer. See if you can help...
***UPDATE: Today's event (31.8.23) has been cancelled due to rain. We apologise for any disappointment.*** Every Thursday morning this summer we will be running various FREE "Conservation In Action" activities in the nearby Paddocks from 10:30 – 12:30. Families will have an opportunity to find out about the conservation work at Beckford’s Tower and...
This webinar will explore the link between Beckford’s Tower in Bath and Tacky’s Rebellion which occurred in Jamaica in 1760. Beckford’s Tower is running three new online webinars as part of its ongoing collaboration with State of Trust. These events, which are free for anybody to enjoy via online livestream, will be based on the...
***These events have now sold out.*** Heritage Open Days are a national event happening between 8th Sept – 17th Sept 2023, and we are thrilled to be participating! As Bath Preservation Trust we are opening (for FREE): Southcot Burial Ground – 10th September from 11am – 3pm Come and discover this hidden oasis in the...
This webinar will discuss the link between buildings in Bath and Bristol and the transatlantic slave trade. Beckford’s Tower is running three new online webinars as part of its ongoing collaboration with State of Trust. These events, which are free for anybody to enjoy via online livestream, will be based on the important themes of...
This webinar will discuss State of Trust’s interpretation for dance-theatre of Alex Wheatle’s novel Cane Warriors. Beckford’s Tower is running three new online webinars as part of its ongoing collaboration with State of Trust. These events, which are free for anybody to enjoy via online livestream, will be based on the important themes of the...
Get inspired by nature using log slices, clay and pegs to create beetles, bugs, bees, butterflies and a shiny mosaic snail. Best suited for children aged 5+. The activities will be run by Funky Art House who run a range of arts and craft workshops in the Bath area. The workshop will take place in...
Have you wondered about what is happening at Beckford's Tower? What is behind the scaffolding? Then come and join our talk. Felix Emery, Contract Manager for Emery Building Contractors will explain the exciting building work that is taking place at Beckford's Tower. Come and hear about the vital repairs taking place, what original features are...