Beckford’s Tower is a prominent neoclassical architectural folly. It stands on Lansdown Hill just above Bath, Somerset. Built in 1827 for the flamboyant writer and art collector William Beckford, it offers some of the best views over in Somerset and has recently reopened after major restoration.
Beckford used the tower as a private retreat and personal museum, filling it with treasures and rare books moved from his former Fonthill Abbey.
 
Interesting facts....
A long-lost underground grotto tunnel—once designed by William Beckford as part of the pleasure gardens—was rediscovered and excavated in 2023 after being filled in and hidden for over a century.It features naturalistic rockwork, winding rock-cut steps, mysterious ledges, and a curving entrance designed to enhance secrecy and drama for visitors.
There are a few rumours about secret rooms that have been found but nothing confirmed yet!