Days Out For The FamilyBeckford's Tower
Bath
Architectural folly and museum on Lansdown Hill, just outside Bath, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
The experience
About this day out
Beckford's Tower and Museum in Bath tells the story of William Beckford – writer, collector, builder of towers and owner of enslaved people – in a newly restored Tower, Museum and landscape. Visitors can climb 154 steps to the Belvedere at the top for views. The site is preserved and operated by Beckford Tower Trust, a registered charity.
When to go
Opening calendar
14 February 2026 to 25 October 2026: 10am to 5pm, open Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays (last admission 4.30pm); 31 October 2026 to 13 December 2026: 10am to 4pm, open Saturdays and Sundays (last admission 3.30pm)
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Prices at a glance
- Admission
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Practical details
Facilities & accessibility
At a glance
- Accessibility
- The Museum is on the first floor and access is up a flight of stairs, and the Tower has 154 steps to the Belvedere at the top. Disabled parking is available at the Grotto and Tower car parks, and the 2024 refurbishment added visual and tactile aids, disability-friendly toilets and wider footpaths.
- Parking
- On-site parking is extremely limited: three standard spaces plus one blue badge space at the Grotto car park, and one blue badge space plus one EV charging space at the Tower car park. The payable Lansdown Park & Ride is a 10-15 minute walk away.
- Dogs
- Not provided yet
Getting there
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