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Beckfords Tower

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Beckford’s Tower is a folly situated on Lansdown Hill, just outside Bath in Somerset.

Built in 1827 for Bath resident, William Beckford, the tower stands at 37m high. Now owned by the Bath Preservation Trust, it is a grade I listed building.

Within the tower there is a museum displaying various artefacts, furniture and paintings from Beckford’s collection. Visitors can also climb the tower and marvel at the panoramic views across the city. Part of the tower can also be rented out as a holiday home through the Landmark Trust.

The tower and museum are open at weekends and bank holidays for a small admission fee.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Bath Destination page or our regional Somerset Destination page.
Place Category: See & Do
Place Tags: History - Heritage

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Beckfords Tower, Lansdown Hill, Bath, Somerset , United Kingdom

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Beckfords Tower 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 8.3℃ to 9.3℃ with wind speed 6.4 m/sec (W)
Friday, Apr 19
partlycloudy_night
Expect a temp in the range 7.8℃ to 8.7℃ with wind speed 6.7 m/sec (W)
Saturday, Apr 20
fair_night
Expect a temp in the range 3.2℃ to 4.8℃ with wind speed 3.2 m/sec (N)
Sunday, Apr 21
partlycloudy_night
Expect a temp in the range 1.7℃ to 4.1℃ with wind speed 2.2 m/sec (E)
Monday, Apr 22
clearsky_night
Expect a temp in the range 0.9℃ to 3℃ with wind speed 2.6 m/sec (NE)
Tuesday, Apr 23
fair_night
Expect a temp in the range -0.5℃ to 2.6℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (ENE)
Wednesday, Apr 24
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 3.9℃ to 7.3℃ with wind speed 2 m/sec (N)

Our Bath weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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