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Paxton's Tower

Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire

This Gothic eye-catcher and banqueting hall was built at Middleton Hall estate circa 1808-1815, to a design by S. P. Cockerell and dedicated to Lord Nelson.

The elevated position gives spectacular views over the National Botanic Garden at Middleton Hall and the Tywi valley. 

A Catalogue of the Middleton Hall Estate Sale describes it thus:

A Gothic Tower, Erected by the late liberal-minded Possessor, in Commemoration of our Noble Hero, Lord Nelson; A grand Ornament and Land Mark in the County. On the Ground Floor, Three Spacious Lofty Arches for the Admission of Carriages, On the Principal Story, A Banqueting Room, with Gothic Ceiling; A Boudoir and Closet, over which A Prospect Room or Observatory, with Turrets, Three of the Windows are fitted with Stained Glass, One Window representing his Lordship, the others emblematical of his Fate, From which there is a Panoramic View, of a grandeur and extent that may justly be said to stand unrivalled. On the upper Part a Lead Flat, and Two Entrance Lodges.

Further Information:

Under care of The National Trust

Telephone & Fax: 01558 824512

Disabled should telephone 01558 882800 for key

The access to the Tower is across a steep field and is not really suitable for wheelchairs.

The Tower is open Daily and Admission is free

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