Tour of Beckford's Tower including Lantern Access
Come join us for an exclusive tour of Beckford's Tower and Museum, shortlisted for Georgian group conservation of a building in an urban setting supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
You will get to explore the fascinating history and architecture of this iconic landmark. But that's not all - this special event also includes access to the Lantern at the very top of the tower, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area and a tour with Dr Amy Frost, Senior Curator for the Bath Preservation Trust. Don't miss this unique opportunity to see Beckford's Tower from a whole new perspective!
Built in 1827 by H. E. Goodridge (the 36th elected fellow of RIBA) Beckford’s Tower is a key Bath landmark. Dr Amy Frost, will lead the tour and explain the Bath Preservation Trust’s holistic approach to the major conservation of the building and landscape. Including successful adaptation to combat the impacts of climate emergency and how consultation informed everything that led to the reinterpretation of a site originally built through the profits of the transatlantic slave trade.
