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Our Museums



NO. 1 ROYAL CRESCENT

Explore life in Georgian Bath in our historic house Museum

1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR
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THE HERSCHEL MUSEUM

The home of the Herschels, who were distinguished astronomers and talented
musicians.

19 New King Street, Bath, BA1 2BL
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THE MUSEUM OF BATH ARCHITECTURE

Explore the rich architectural history of Bath

The Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, The Vineyards, Bath, BA1 5NA
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BECKFORD’S TOWER

The only surviving example of William Beckford’s great architectural
achievements

Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9BH
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Take in the view from all perspectives Beckford’s Tower: Reopening 29th June
2024 Visit the newly restored Museum and Landscape in 29th June 2024 to discover
stories of William Beckford's abusive relationships, understand his life in
exile, and confront the reality of his wealth gained from the transatlantic
slave trade. Online bookings will be available soon.







 

 

 

Beckford’s Tower and Museum is now closed until 29th June 2024 as we undertake
capital works (made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund) to transform
the museum, restore the Tower and reconnect the landscape.

There will be ongoing opportunities to engage with the conservation work, so
please keep an eye on our social media pages or sign up to the “Our Tower”
newsletter for further information.

For monthly updates about all of our museums, sign up to the Bath Preservation
Trust newsletter.

 

 


BECKFORD’S TOWER PROJECT: PROGRESS TO DATE

2024
February 2024



SCAFFOLD STRIP BEGINS



February 2024



LANTERN REPAIRS COMPLETE



January 2024



ROOF LIGHTING INSTALLED



2023
November 2023



AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP INSTALLED



October 2023



FIRST FLOOR WALKWAY INSTALLED



September 2023



EXCAVATION OF BECKFORD’S GROTTO BEGINS



May 2023



BUILDING CONTRACTORS EMERY BROTHERS LIMITED APPOINTED



May 2023



DIGITAL SUPPLIERS ZUBR CURIO AND CALVIUM APPOINTED



April 2023



COLLECTION REMOVED FROM THE TOWER



2022
December 2022



PLANNING AND LISTED BUILDING CONSENT SECURED






Built between 1826 and 1827, Beckford’s Tower is an extraordinary building that
was once home to one of the greatest collections of books, furniture and art in
Georgian England and now stands as the only surviving example of William
Beckford’s great architectural achievements.

William Beckford’s ability to build, and to collect, was made possible by the
wealth he inherited and continued to accumulate as an owner of Jamaican sugar
plantations and enslaved people, and through the compensation he received from
the government following the abolition of slavery.


Visit Beckford’s Tower
William Beckford and the Slave Trade
The Tower Project
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WHAT ARE THE SEVEN KEY CHANGES WE ARE MAKING TO THE TOWER?




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FAMILY LEARNING RESOURCES

Here are some great ways to play and learn at home or in the classroom inspired
by Beckford and his collections




WHAT'S ON

If you would like to learn more about Our Tower then sign up to our newsletter
(you can also view our previous newsletters here.)




GET MARRIED AT BECKFORD'S TOWER

Enjoy the rich, eclectic surroundings of the main museum room; the dramatic
backdrop of the loggia above the Tower’s front steps; and the breath-taking
views from the Belvedere at its summit.

Getting Married at Beckford’s Tower



NEWS AND UPDATES

News


INTERNING AT THE TOWER: MY FIRST YEAR IN HERITAGE AT BECKFORD’S TOWER AND MUSEUM
BY JOE BAKER

22 Apr at 11:33 am
Heritage is a notoriously competitive field, so, with the support of the
National Lottery Heritage Fund we created a paid…
News


NEW BECKFORD’S TOWER BURSARIES AVAILABLE FOR SPECIALIST BUILDING CONSERVATION
TRAINING

9 Apr at 10:48 am
Beckford’s Tower is pleased to announce a new bursary scheme, designed to help
tradespeople, artisans and apprentices in Bath to…

Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9BH
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