The Downs App vs Beckford's Tower

Whether new to the Downs, or a regular visitor, this app will help you to discover more about the wide range of events, features and amenities which make the Downs a unique site. The Downs are internationally significant for their wildlife, geology and heritage value, and are a well-used and enjoyed green space for Bristol's residents.

Explore the Beckford’s Tower landscape and discover the stories behind its history and creation. This easy to use App takes you on a tour around the landscape of Bath Landmark, Beckford’s Tower. 7 essential stops in the Beckford’s Tower landscape. At each stop reveals stories about the design, wildlife and people who feature in the landscape’s history through interviews and images. Each location also has a bonus audio that digs deeper into related stories. You can read a transcript of all the audio clips by selecting the transcript icon. The GPS enabled trail map guides you around the landscape. The landscape trail includes themes of enslavement, exploitation and abuse. You can also explore the family trail with child friendly information about each of the 7 stops. Why not try the quiz and spotters challenge to test your knowledge? App free to download. Download the App and discover a fascinating way to enjoy the landscape around Beckford’s Tower. Beckford’s’ Tower is open at weekends and bank holiday Mondays. Purchasing an admission tickets unlocks further features in the app. Augmented reality recreates how the interiors of Beckford’s Tower looked when first built in 1827. Explore objects in the collection through 360-degree photogrammetry to see objects as you have never seen them before.