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Beckford's Tower

Museums · Bath · ✓ Enriched

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Museum (first floor)Cycle racksCar parking (limited — 3 standard + 1 blue badge at Grotto; 1 blue badge + 1 EV charging at Tower car park)Accessible WCDisability-friendly toiletsEV charging pointVisual and tactile aids

Beckford's Tower and Museum is a newly restored historic tower and museum in Bath, exploring the layered history of writer and collector William Beckford. The Tower has 154 steps to the Belvedere at the top, offering panoramic views. The site won Small Visitor Attraction of the Year (Gold) at the Bath Bristol and Somerset Tourism Awards 2025/2026.

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Opening hours

14 Feb–25 Oct 2026: 10am–5pm, Sat/Sun/Bank Holiday Mon (last admission 4.30pm). 31 Oct–13 Dec 2026: 10am–4pm, Sat/Sun (last admission 3.30pm).

Accessibility

Museum is on the first floor, accessed by a flight of stairs. The Tower has 154 steps to the Belvedere. Dedicated disabled parking in Grotto and Tower car parks. Wider footpaths, visual and tactile aids, and disability-friendly toilets introduced in the 2024 refurbishment.

Good for

families, history enthusiasts, school groups, walkers, cyclists

Indoor / outdoor

indoor

Best for ages

All ages

Typical visit

Half day – full day

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