Beckford's Tower
@beckfordstower.bsky.social
120ft high Tower and #Museum in Bath. Built in 1826 for the use of one privileged man, now open to all.
https://beckfordstower.org.uk/
https://beckfordstower.org.uk/
There are only two weekends of opening left before we close for our annual conservation clean! If you're looking to escape the weather and enjoy some culture away from the busy city centre, why not plan a trip to Beckford's Tower?
beckfordstower.org.uk/visit/
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beckfordstower.org.uk/visit/
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December 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
There are only two weekends of opening left before we close for our annual conservation clean! If you're looking to escape the weather and enjoy some culture away from the busy city centre, why not plan a trip to Beckford's Tower?
beckfordstower.org.uk/visit/
📷 Watson Media
beckfordstower.org.uk/visit/
📷 Watson Media
Tired of your usual walking routes around Bath? Wander up to Beckford’s Tower this weekend. The public path through the cemetery is free to explore - all crunchy leaves, quiet corners, and a touch of mystery. And if curiosity pulls you further… Beckford's Tower and the Grotto are waiting.
#bathuk
#bathuk
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Tired of your usual walking routes around Bath? Wander up to Beckford’s Tower this weekend. The public path through the cemetery is free to explore - all crunchy leaves, quiet corners, and a touch of mystery. And if curiosity pulls you further… Beckford's Tower and the Grotto are waiting.
#bathuk
#bathuk
We are so pleased to share that Beckford’s Tower and Museum has won two awards in this year’s Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards:
🏅 Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award: Bronze
🏅 Small Visitor Attraction of the Year: Gold
A huge well done to our brilliant team who have made this possible 👏
🏅 Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award: Bronze
🏅 Small Visitor Attraction of the Year: Gold
A huge well done to our brilliant team who have made this possible 👏
November 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We are so pleased to share that Beckford’s Tower and Museum has won two awards in this year’s Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards:
🏅 Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award: Bronze
🏅 Small Visitor Attraction of the Year: Gold
A huge well done to our brilliant team who have made this possible 👏
🏅 Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award: Bronze
🏅 Small Visitor Attraction of the Year: Gold
A huge well done to our brilliant team who have made this possible 👏
What a fabulous turn out today at our Boo-tiful Bats family activity! Take a look at some of the brilliant nature-inspired creations that were made 🦇🍁
Thank you everybody for coming and taking part. Have a happy #Halloween tomorrow 🎃
Thank you everybody for coming and taking part. Have a happy #Halloween tomorrow 🎃
October 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
What a fabulous turn out today at our Boo-tiful Bats family activity! Take a look at some of the brilliant nature-inspired creations that were made 🦇🍁
Thank you everybody for coming and taking part. Have a happy #Halloween tomorrow 🎃
Thank you everybody for coming and taking part. Have a happy #Halloween tomorrow 🎃
Spooky Stories in the Grotto👻🎃
(Adult / Childrens' sessions)
Meet in the paddock above Beckford's Grotto this halloween for warming drinks and company round the fire; then descend into the Grotto to meet Ma Slater
⏰There is one children's session and three adult sessions
🎫Book via our website
(Adult / Childrens' sessions)
Meet in the paddock above Beckford's Grotto this halloween for warming drinks and company round the fire; then descend into the Grotto to meet Ma Slater
⏰There is one children's session and three adult sessions
🎫Book via our website
October 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Spooky Stories in the Grotto👻🎃
(Adult / Childrens' sessions)
Meet in the paddock above Beckford's Grotto this halloween for warming drinks and company round the fire; then descend into the Grotto to meet Ma Slater
⏰There is one children's session and three adult sessions
🎫Book via our website
(Adult / Childrens' sessions)
Meet in the paddock above Beckford's Grotto this halloween for warming drinks and company round the fire; then descend into the Grotto to meet Ma Slater
⏰There is one children's session and three adult sessions
🎫Book via our website
📣NEW and hot off the press
Our brand new visitor guide has arrived at Beckford's Tower and Museum. This informative and beautiful guide to Beckford’s Tower and the surrounding landscape provides a wealth of extra information and features to enjoy during your visit📖💫
Our brand new visitor guide has arrived at Beckford's Tower and Museum. This informative and beautiful guide to Beckford’s Tower and the surrounding landscape provides a wealth of extra information and features to enjoy during your visit📖💫
October 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📣NEW and hot off the press
Our brand new visitor guide has arrived at Beckford's Tower and Museum. This informative and beautiful guide to Beckford’s Tower and the surrounding landscape provides a wealth of extra information and features to enjoy during your visit📖💫
Our brand new visitor guide has arrived at Beckford's Tower and Museum. This informative and beautiful guide to Beckford’s Tower and the surrounding landscape provides a wealth of extra information and features to enjoy during your visit📖💫
On Saturday 1 November we will be closed ALL DAY for a private event💍💐We apologise for any inconvenience.
✉️To enquire about a wedding or other private event at Beckford's Tower please email tower@bptrust.org.uk
✉️To enquire about a wedding or other private event at Beckford's Tower please email tower@bptrust.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On Saturday 1 November we will be closed ALL DAY for a private event💍💐We apologise for any inconvenience.
✉️To enquire about a wedding or other private event at Beckford's Tower please email tower@bptrust.org.uk
✉️To enquire about a wedding or other private event at Beckford's Tower please email tower@bptrust.org.uk
Join us for a fun workshop working with clay to make a lantern, pot or sculpture inspired by the autumnal landscape surrounding the Tower.
Beginners welcome and no experience necessary
📆 Thursday 23 October, 6-8pm
🎫 Booking is essential, £25 per adult
📍 Beckford's Tower Paddocks, BA1 9BH
Beginners welcome and no experience necessary
📆 Thursday 23 October, 6-8pm
🎫 Booking is essential, £25 per adult
📍 Beckford's Tower Paddocks, BA1 9BH
September 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Join us for a fun workshop working with clay to make a lantern, pot or sculpture inspired by the autumnal landscape surrounding the Tower.
Beginners welcome and no experience necessary
📆 Thursday 23 October, 6-8pm
🎫 Booking is essential, £25 per adult
📍 Beckford's Tower Paddocks, BA1 9BH
Beginners welcome and no experience necessary
📆 Thursday 23 October, 6-8pm
🎫 Booking is essential, £25 per adult
📍 Beckford's Tower Paddocks, BA1 9BH
End on a high - literally. ⛰️
Bathscape's 20.5-mile 'Circuit Of Bath' walk in support of Julian House returns this Sunday 21 Sept. The fourth and final section of the walk includes a climb up the hill towards Beckford’s Tower!
🔗 Sign up: circuitofbathwalk.co.uk
📸 Brilliant Bath Photography
Bathscape's 20.5-mile 'Circuit Of Bath' walk in support of Julian House returns this Sunday 21 Sept. The fourth and final section of the walk includes a climb up the hill towards Beckford’s Tower!
🔗 Sign up: circuitofbathwalk.co.uk
📸 Brilliant Bath Photography
September 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
End on a high - literally. ⛰️
Bathscape's 20.5-mile 'Circuit Of Bath' walk in support of Julian House returns this Sunday 21 Sept. The fourth and final section of the walk includes a climb up the hill towards Beckford’s Tower!
🔗 Sign up: circuitofbathwalk.co.uk
📸 Brilliant Bath Photography
Bathscape's 20.5-mile 'Circuit Of Bath' walk in support of Julian House returns this Sunday 21 Sept. The fourth and final section of the walk includes a climb up the hill towards Beckford’s Tower!
🔗 Sign up: circuitofbathwalk.co.uk
📸 Brilliant Bath Photography
When read in the context of Beckford’s Tower, this Northanger Abbey quote takes on a deeper, more complex meaning. This #JaneAusten Festival, we invite you to explore William Beckford’s legacy and the connections between regency wealth, #architecture, and the slave trade.
🕰️ Open Sat–Sun, 10am–5pm
🕰️ Open Sat–Sun, 10am–5pm
September 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
When read in the context of Beckford’s Tower, this Northanger Abbey quote takes on a deeper, more complex meaning. This #JaneAusten Festival, we invite you to explore William Beckford’s legacy and the connections between regency wealth, #architecture, and the slave trade.
🕰️ Open Sat–Sun, 10am–5pm
🕰️ Open Sat–Sun, 10am–5pm
Autumn is here and we have some exciting new events to look forward to, from creative workshops to a spooky Hallowe'en event. Find out more and book: beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/
#autumn #bathuk #museum
#autumn #bathuk #museum
September 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Autumn is here and we have some exciting new events to look forward to, from creative workshops to a spooky Hallowe'en event. Find out more and book: beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/
#autumn #bathuk #museum
#autumn #bathuk #museum
This gloriously sunny weekend Hannah from Everyone's Brew will be in the car park by Beckford's Grotto, selling a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks. Whether you are visiting Beckford's Tower or simply passing by on a walk around beautiful Lansdown, do stop and say hello 👋☕
#bathuk #heatwave
#bathuk #heatwave
August 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🎪 5 days to go! 🎪
📍 Beckford's Tower
📆 Sunday 10 August 2025
🎫 Children £7, Adults £15, Family ticket £40 - book via website:
www.tickettailor.com/events/bathp...
🎬 by Farm Yard Circus
📍 Beckford's Tower
📆 Sunday 10 August 2025
🎫 Children £7, Adults £15, Family ticket £40 - book via website:
www.tickettailor.com/events/bathp...
🎬 by Farm Yard Circus
August 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
🎪 5 days to go! 🎪
📍 Beckford's Tower
📆 Sunday 10 August 2025
🎫 Children £7, Adults £15, Family ticket £40 - book via website:
www.tickettailor.com/events/bathp...
🎬 by Farm Yard Circus
📍 Beckford's Tower
📆 Sunday 10 August 2025
🎫 Children £7, Adults £15, Family ticket £40 - book via website:
www.tickettailor.com/events/bathp...
🎬 by Farm Yard Circus
We were delighted to accept £120 from Finley Spurr and Edward Lloyd, who spent their summer school term selling ice lollies in order to fundraise for Beckford’s Tower and Bath Preservation Trust! Finley (pictured) visited the Tower to present the funds raised to our CEO Alex Sherman in person.
July 31, 2025 at 8:14 AM
We were delighted to accept £120 from Finley Spurr and Edward Lloyd, who spent their summer school term selling ice lollies in order to fundraise for Beckford’s Tower and Bath Preservation Trust! Finley (pictured) visited the Tower to present the funds raised to our CEO Alex Sherman in person.
In August's late opening of Beckford's Tower, visitors will enjoy exploring the Tower and Museum by twilight, in addition to a guided tour of the historic graveyard. A special time of day to experience the Tower and surrounding landscape.
beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/
#museum #bathuk
beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/
#museum #bathuk
July 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
In August's late opening of Beckford's Tower, visitors will enjoy exploring the Tower and Museum by twilight, in addition to a guided tour of the historic graveyard. A special time of day to experience the Tower and surrounding landscape.
beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/
#museum #bathuk
beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/
#museum #bathuk
💍 PARTIAL OPENING: Saturday 23 August 💍
On 23 August we will close at 12pm for a private event. We apologise for any inconvenience.
To enquire about booking a wedding or other private event at Beckford's Tower please email tower@bptrust.org.uk.
#weddingvenue #bathuk
On 23 August we will close at 12pm for a private event. We apologise for any inconvenience.
To enquire about booking a wedding or other private event at Beckford's Tower please email tower@bptrust.org.uk.
#weddingvenue #bathuk
July 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
💍 PARTIAL OPENING: Saturday 23 August 💍
On 23 August we will close at 12pm for a private event. We apologise for any inconvenience.
To enquire about booking a wedding or other private event at Beckford's Tower please email tower@bptrust.org.uk.
#weddingvenue #bathuk
On 23 August we will close at 12pm for a private event. We apologise for any inconvenience.
To enquire about booking a wedding or other private event at Beckford's Tower please email tower@bptrust.org.uk.
#weddingvenue #bathuk
Join us this summer for some fun in the fresh air! Every Thursday morning in August we will be running outdoor activities for children aged 5+.
🎫 Children £2 / Adults free. Booking essential www.tickettailor.com/events/bathp...
#familyfun #bathuk #museum #summerholidays
🎫 Children £2 / Adults free. Booking essential www.tickettailor.com/events/bathp...
#familyfun #bathuk #museum #summerholidays
July 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Join us this summer for some fun in the fresh air! Every Thursday morning in August we will be running outdoor activities for children aged 5+.
🎫 Children £2 / Adults free. Booking essential www.tickettailor.com/events/bathp...
#familyfun #bathuk #museum #summerholidays
🎫 Children £2 / Adults free. Booking essential www.tickettailor.com/events/bathp...
#familyfun #bathuk #museum #summerholidays
We found these conversations from visitors and members of our community advisory panel from the day we reopened last June! 💬
Capsule of videos: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
If you’ve visited Beckford’s Tower - was it what you were expecting? Tell us in the comments
#museum #bathuk
Capsule of videos: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
If you’ve visited Beckford’s Tower - was it what you were expecting? Tell us in the comments
#museum #bathuk
July 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
We found these conversations from visitors and members of our community advisory panel from the day we reopened last June! 💬
Capsule of videos: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
If you’ve visited Beckford’s Tower - was it what you were expecting? Tell us in the comments
#museum #bathuk
Capsule of videos: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
If you’ve visited Beckford’s Tower - was it what you were expecting? Tell us in the comments
#museum #bathuk
Once the domain of one privileged man, the Tower and surrounding landscape is now accessible to all. While the Museum's displays give much to think about, there are also moments of quiet reflection to be found.
Open weekends and Bank Holiday Mondays. Museum contains themes of enslavement.
Open weekends and Bank Holiday Mondays. Museum contains themes of enslavement.
June 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Once the domain of one privileged man, the Tower and surrounding landscape is now accessible to all. While the Museum's displays give much to think about, there are also moments of quiet reflection to be found.
Open weekends and Bank Holiday Mondays. Museum contains themes of enslavement.
Open weekends and Bank Holiday Mondays. Museum contains themes of enslavement.
The #heatwave is set to continue all through the weekend and beyond! If it all gets a bit much then our #museums are pretty cool (in every sense😎)!
Opening times:
🔗 beckfordstower.org.uk
🔗 no1royalcrescent.org.uk
🔗 herschelmuseum.org.uk
@herschelmuseum.bsky.social @no1royalcrescent.bsky.social
Opening times:
🔗 beckfordstower.org.uk
🔗 no1royalcrescent.org.uk
🔗 herschelmuseum.org.uk
@herschelmuseum.bsky.social @no1royalcrescent.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The #heatwave is set to continue all through the weekend and beyond! If it all gets a bit much then our #museums are pretty cool (in every sense😎)!
Opening times:
🔗 beckfordstower.org.uk
🔗 no1royalcrescent.org.uk
🔗 herschelmuseum.org.uk
@herschelmuseum.bsky.social @no1royalcrescent.bsky.social
Opening times:
🔗 beckfordstower.org.uk
🔗 no1royalcrescent.org.uk
🔗 herschelmuseum.org.uk
@herschelmuseum.bsky.social @no1royalcrescent.bsky.social
Join us at Beckford's Tower and Museum for an exclusive after-hours visit with a creative twist! Create your own decoupage shell to take home with you, inspired by Beckford's collection of nautilus shells 🐚
📆 Thurs 3 July, 6.30pm
📍 Beckford’s Tower, Bath
🎫 £10
www.tickettailor.com/events/bathp...
📆 Thurs 3 July, 6.30pm
📍 Beckford’s Tower, Bath
🎫 £10
www.tickettailor.com/events/bathp...
June 17, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Join us at Beckford's Tower and Museum for an exclusive after-hours visit with a creative twist! Create your own decoupage shell to take home with you, inspired by Beckford's collection of nautilus shells 🐚
📆 Thurs 3 July, 6.30pm
📍 Beckford’s Tower, Bath
🎫 £10
www.tickettailor.com/events/bathp...
📆 Thurs 3 July, 6.30pm
📍 Beckford’s Tower, Bath
🎫 £10
www.tickettailor.com/events/bathp...
Can you picture Beckford thundering through the grotto tunnel and up to the Tower on his horse?
The Tower and grotto are open this weekend as usual, 10am-5pm – book your tickets online or purchase on the door at the Tower. beckfordstower.org.uk
Museum contains themes of enslavement.
#museum
The Tower and grotto are open this weekend as usual, 10am-5pm – book your tickets online or purchase on the door at the Tower. beckfordstower.org.uk
Museum contains themes of enslavement.
#museum
June 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Can you picture Beckford thundering through the grotto tunnel and up to the Tower on his horse?
The Tower and grotto are open this weekend as usual, 10am-5pm – book your tickets online or purchase on the door at the Tower. beckfordstower.org.uk
Museum contains themes of enslavement.
#museum
The Tower and grotto are open this weekend as usual, 10am-5pm – book your tickets online or purchase on the door at the Tower. beckfordstower.org.uk
Museum contains themes of enslavement.
#museum
... with one end still inaccessible to this day. Since we reopened the Tower to the public last June, following a £3.9million restoration project funded by @heritagefunduk.bsky.social and other generous supporters, visitors have been able to walk into the grotto.
#museums #heritage
#museums #heritage
June 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
... with one end still inaccessible to this day. Since we reopened the Tower to the public last June, following a £3.9million restoration project funded by @heritagefunduk.bsky.social and other generous supporters, visitors have been able to walk into the grotto.
#museums #heritage
#museums #heritage
Did you know? This grotto was buried underground for over 100 years, until a team of excavators uncovered it two years ago. Once used by William Beckford as a tunnel in his garden between his home in Lansdown and the Tower in the early 19th century, it gradually became buried and forgotten about...
June 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Did you know? This grotto was buried underground for over 100 years, until a team of excavators uncovered it two years ago. Once used by William Beckford as a tunnel in his garden between his home in Lansdown and the Tower in the early 19th century, it gradually became buried and forgotten about...
📢 HIRING! 📢
Are you mad about #museums? Crazy about #conservation? Do you fall head over heels for historic objects? You could be our new Assistant Curator!
- Part-time, fixed term (3 year)
- Salary: £24,500, pro rata (actual gross pay: £19,600)
www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/get-involved...
Are you mad about #museums? Crazy about #conservation? Do you fall head over heels for historic objects? You could be our new Assistant Curator!
- Part-time, fixed term (3 year)
- Salary: £24,500, pro rata (actual gross pay: £19,600)
www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/get-involved...
June 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
📢 HIRING! 📢
Are you mad about #museums? Crazy about #conservation? Do you fall head over heels for historic objects? You could be our new Assistant Curator!
- Part-time, fixed term (3 year)
- Salary: £24,500, pro rata (actual gross pay: £19,600)
www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/get-involved...
Are you mad about #museums? Crazy about #conservation? Do you fall head over heels for historic objects? You could be our new Assistant Curator!
- Part-time, fixed term (3 year)
- Salary: £24,500, pro rata (actual gross pay: £19,600)
www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/get-involved...