Beckford’s Tower

Why go

The 1827 tower was built as a private library and lookout at the end of Beckford’s garden route from Lansdown Crescent. A visit joins a physical climb to a fuller account of the man who commissioned it, including the wealth he drew from enslavement. The hilltop setting also makes the tower a distinct outing from Bath’s central streets.

What to look for

• The gilded Belvedere opens a panorama over Bath.
• Displays address Beckford’s life and wealth from enslavement.
• The tower’s former library connects the lookout with its private origin.

Useful to know

• Allow for the hilltop journey and the 154-step climb to the Belvedere.
• Check the museum’s date-specific opening before travelling up Lansdown Hill.

Your next visit

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