BT Tower
Tower Communications tower and landmark in central London
Rises above Fitzrovia as London’s 1960s communications tower; built for telecom and once home to a revolving restaurant. Visitors catch rare public viewing days and study its concrete-and-steel profile amid Bloomsbury streets.
The BT Tower in London is a tall telecommunications tower in the Fitzrovia area that became an early symbol of modern communications in the 1960s. It was built as a communications hub for the Post Office and later used by British Telecom.
Constructed in the early 1960s and brought into use in the mid-1960s, the tower was designed to carry microwave and other communications equipment and later adapted for broadcast and telecommunications services. Its public amenities were closed after security incidents in 1981 and the structure has continued in operational use since then.
The tower stands in central London in the Fitzrovia district, north of Oxford Street and near major transport hubs in the West End. It is within walking distance of several central London stations and is plainly visible from many central locations.
- Public access: The observation gallery and public restaurant were closed after 1981 and public access to upper floors is limited, so the tower is best appreciated from street-level viewpoints.
- Heritage status: The tower is Grade II listed for its architectural and technological importance in mid-20th-century telecommunications.
How to Get to BT Tower #
The BT Tower is a short walk from Tottenham Court Road or Warren Street stations (London Underground). Street-level access is public but tower entry is restricted; check the official site for announced open days and events.
Tips for Visiting BT Tower #
- Public access to observation floors is restricted; check for special open days or exhibitions that allow visits.
- Take the nearby Tottenham Court Road (Central/Northern lines) or Warren Street (Northern/Victoria lines) and walk - the tower is between them.
- Don't expect a 360° public viewing deck like other city towers; the BT Tower is primarily a working telecom structure with limited public programming.
Best Time to Visit BT Tower #
Public access is limited; check the BT Tower website for special events or open days when visits are permitted.
Weather & Climate near BT Tower #
BT Tower's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (646 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
_-_A_Bairagi_or_Hindu_Devotee_-_RAS_001.010_-_Royal_Asiatic_Society_of_Great_Britain_and_Ireland.jpg?width=600)
.jpg?width=600)
.JPG?width=600)
