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Royal Crescent, Bath

Beckford's Tower & Museum

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Type: Museum

The 120 foot neo-classical Tower was built for wealthy eccentric William Beckford in 1827 as a study retreat which housed part of his art collection & library. Today it contains a museum collection on the first floor illustrating his life & interests. Visitors can climb up the newly restored Tower into the Belvedere for panoramic views over Bath & countryside.

General opening times:
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays; Easter to end October 10.30am-5pm.

Please contact the office for further information on 01225 460705 or beckford@bptrust.org.uk

Opening Times

Opening (03/04/2012 - 31/10/2012)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday10:3017:00
Sunday10:3017:00

* Open weekdays by arrangement.

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Concession£2.00 per ticket
Family£8.00 per ticket
Adult£3.00 per ticket
Child£1.50 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Events

Saturday, 7th April 2012 - Sunday, 1st July 2012

Family Activity: Cabinets of Curiosities
more info

Saturday, 7th April 2012 - Sunday, 1st July 2012

Saving Beckford’s Tower
more info

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route
  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Establishment Features

  • Event Venue

Road Directions

Head north out of Bath on Lansdown Road, following signs for Bath Race Course and Lansdown Park & Ride. Limited Parking. If visiting Bath for the day park in the Lansdown Park & Ride car park, the Tower is within sight, only a 7-minute walk away!
From junction 18 of M4 take the A46 to Bath and follow signs for Bath Racecourse. The Tower is half a mile past the racecourse on the right.

Public Transport Directions

By Bus: take no. 2 bus (no. 702 on Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays) from Bath Bus Station to Ensleigh or Lansdown Park & Ride bus from Milsom Street.

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Contact Details

Lansdown Road
Bath
BA1 9BH

Tel: +44 01225 422212/460705

Fax: +44 01225 481850

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