Beckford's Tower and Museum
Beckford's Tower and Museum, Observation tower in Lansdown Hill, Bath, England.
The 47-meter Neoclassical tower includes two chambers at its base, a spiral staircase, and a belvedere offering views over Bath and Somerset.
William Beckford commissioned architect Henry Goodridge to construct this tower in 1827 as a retreat for his books and art collections.
The museum within the tower exhibits original furniture, artworks, and objects that belonged to William Beckford, an influential novelist and collector.
The tower requires climbing 154 steps to reach the viewing platform, with access available through guided tours during opening hours.
The tower connects to a Victorian cemetery containing Beckford's tomb, replacing the original pleasure garden known as Beckford's Ride.
Location: Bath and North East Somerset
Inception: 1827
Architects: Henry Goodridge
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Height: 47 m
Website: https://beckfordstower.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.40656,-2.37885
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:48
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