Museums & Galleries · Bath
Beckford's Tower
📍 BA1 9BH
Photo (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
- Climb the pink spiral staircase to the Belvedere viewpoint
- Explore museum galleries telling Beckford's history and collection
- Descend to the newly excavated hidden Grotto tunnel
- Walk along Beckford's Ride and the Victorian cemetery
- Take an accessible digital tour without climbing the stairs
Beckford's Tower is a Georgian tower and museum just outside Bath, built for collector William Beckford, telling his story while honestly addressing the transatlantic slave trade that funded his wealth. You can climb the iconic pink spiral staircase to the Belvedere for panoramic views, explore the museum's collection, wander Beckford's Ride and the Victorian cemetery, and descend to the newly uncovered Grotto tunnel. An accessible digital tour is available for those unable to manage the stairs. It suits visitors interested in history, architecture and heritage with a critical edge. Parking is very limited, so arriving on foot, by bicycle or bus is recommended. The nearest station is Oldfield Park, 1.9 miles away, and there are 46 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- 10am to 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 14 February to 25 October 2026
- Parking
- Very limited parking; three standard spaces plus one blue badge space at the Grotto car pa
- Accessibility
- Museum is up a flight of stairs; Tower has 154 steps to the Belvedere
- Booking
- Museum tickets available on the door, booking online recommended
From the attraction's own website on 20 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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Turn a visit to Beckford's Tower into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Oldfield Park 1.9 miles
- Bath Spa 2.2 miles
- Keynsham 5.1 miles
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