Beckford's Tower
@beckfordstower
120ft high Tower and #Museum in Bath. Built in 1826 for the use of one privileged man, now open to all.
Acrylic Flowers Painting Workshop for Adults🎨 📆 Monday 17 August 2026 ⏰ 10am – 2pm 📍Beckford’s Tower Paddocks, Lansdown, BA1 9BH 🎫Book by visiting the what's on page of our website beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/ #paintingworkshop #acrylicpaintingtechniques #bathuk
Our Partial Solar Eclipse event with Bath Astronomers has now SOLD OUT☀️ 📆Check out our other events coming up this month: 🌳Tower Thursdays children's summer activities 🎨Acrylic Flowers Painting Workshop for Adults on Monday 17 August at 10am - 14pm 🎫 beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/
After Hours: Cemetery Walk at Beckford's Tower🪦🌳 📆Thursday 6 August 2026 ⏰6pm-8pm Join us for an informative stroll around lansdown cemetery. 🎫 £10 per person beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/
Escape from the heat this weekend and visit our museum. The thick stone walls keep it cool even in these soaring temperatures. The light that pours in through the windows makes it even more magical!☀️ ⏰Open Saturdays, Sundays - 10am to 5pm
Roll up! Roll up! The Circus is coming to Bath! 🎪✨ 📅 Sunday 19 July 2026, 11am-6pm 📍The Paddock at Beckford's Tower beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/
Beckford's Tower and Museum will be open for an exclusive After Hours visit on 4 June 2026✨ Walk up the pink spiral staircase to the Belvedere which looks out on the landscape in all directions 🎫 beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/
Once the private domain of one wealthy man, Beckford’s Tower is now open for all to explore. Step inside and discover its layered history - and unique views over Bath and the countryside. 🗓️ Open this weekend including bank holiday Monday – book online or purchase on the door beckfordstower.org.uk
Come for the Tower, stay for the flowers 🗼🌺 Beckford’s Tower is surrounded by a landscape in full bloom, with wildflowers spilling across the historic cemetery. 🗓️ We will be open this weekend as usual including bank holiday Monday – book online or purchase on the door beckfordstower.org.uk
A jaw-dropping capture of Beckford's Tower by Anna Barclay. We are open as usual this weekend 10am - 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) - come and enjoy the view! #bathuk #somerset #museum #landscape
A tantalising glimpse of views that stretch out across the Somerset countryside - and as far as the Severn Bridges and the Bristol Channel on a clear day! Have you climbed the Tower yet? 🪜 We are open this weekend from 10am-3pm on Saturday (closing early for a private event) then 10am-5pm on Sunday
(Sound on!) Join us for an extra special After Hours with a Nature Walk & Feast of Fools singing🎶 📆 Thursday 7 May, 6:00pm-8:00pm 🎫 Book now via our website #bath #visitbath #bathmuseums #beckfordstower
Explore Beckford's Tower and the beautiful surroundings this spring ☀️🌳 Beckford's Tower and Museum is open every weekend, 10am-5pm ⏰ #beckfordstower #bathuk #bathmuseums #visitbath #whatsonbath
On 18 April it is World Heritage Day and we will be at the Bath Guildhall from 11am–3pm🏛️ Join us for a day of free, family-friendly fun as we explore what makes Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bath Preservation Trust CEO, Alex Sherman will be giving a talk at 11:15: ‘The Amusements of Bath’ 💬
After Hours: Nature Walk & Feast of Fools singing🎶 📆 Thursday 7 May, 6:00pm-8:00pm 🎫 Book now via our website beckfordstower.org.uk/whats-on/ Guests can explore the Tower during the musical event.
Join us for a fun, free outdoor adventure at Beckford's Tower this Easter holiday!🦋 Pick up a free trail map from the cemetery gateway post box and see if you can spot all 12 of the colourful butterflies around the grounds. The cemetery is open all week.
Another beautiful day here in Bath and Beckford's Tower is looking magnificent ☀️ We are open as usual this weekend 10am - 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) #bath #bathmuseums #beckfordstowerbath #beckfordstower
🪜 Take learning to new heights with a school visit to Beckford’s Tower 🪜 What’s included? - 2-hour immersive workshops (KS1&2) - Climb 154 spiral steps to breathtaking views - Hands-on object handling - Interactive learning trails Find out more: beckfordstower.org.uk/learning-com...
It is Neurodiversity Celebration Week 🧠 Here at Beckford's Tower and Museum we are pleased to offer numerous access resources such as a Social Story, adult sensory resources, sensory map and sensory bags. #neurodiversitycelebrationweek #bathmuseums
⏱️ Beckford's Tower in 30 Seconds ⏱️ What can you expect from a visit to Beckford's Tower? Here's the condensed version... We are open this weekend as usual, 10am-5pm. Book online or buy on the door 🎟️ beckfordstower.org.uk #quickexplore #minitour #museum #bathuk #history
For newly-engaged couples seeking a unique venue in Bath for their wedding celebrations, Beckford’s Tower offers a distinctive setting that feels meaningful and memorable. 📍 Learn more about weddings at Beckford’s Tower: beckfordstower.org.uk/about/venue-hire #weddingvenue #bathuk
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
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
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 👏
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 🎃
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
📣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📖💫
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
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