Sway Tower Peterson's Folly
A unique, hand-built tower visible from miles around. Once a hotel, now a private residence, it remains a striking landmark.
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Sway Tower Peterson's Folly
Best Time
Blue hour photography, calmer galleries
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Must-see attractions
A unique, hand-built tower visible from miles around. Once a hotel, now a private residence, it remains a striking landmark.
"What a landmark. Pity it never became a B&B, but if you're owning a place that's worth over two million, you don't really need the hassle."
👀 Landmark View Only
The tower is now private. Enjoy the view from the roadside, but no public access is permitted.
🚗 Roadside Sightseeing
Best viewed from your car as you drive by. Don't plan a specific visit as it's no longer a tourist attraction.
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The Iconic Sway Tower
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A unique, hand-built tower that's a landmark visible from miles away. Once a hotel, now a private residence.
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👀 Landmark View Only
The tower is now private. Enjoy the view from the roadside, but no public access is permitted.
🚗 Roadside Sightseeing
Best viewed from your car as you drive by. Don't plan a specific visit as it's no longer a tourist attraction.
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👀 Landmark View Only
The tower is now private. Enjoy the view from the roadside, but no public access is permitted.
🚗 Roadside Sightseeing
Best viewed from your car as you drive by. Don't plan a specific visit as it's no longer a tourist attraction.
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Sway Tower is a striking landmark, admired for its unique architecture and visibility from afar. While it was once a popular hotel offering incredible views, it is now a private residence, meaning public access is no longer possible. Visitors can only appreciate its presence from the roadside.
"Impressive hand built tower, we viewed it from the roadside. The tower can be seen from many miles around.
We didn't initially know what it was and struggled to find anything on Google, then by chance we drove past it on our way to Hurst castle.
Its now a residential block (for persons unafraid of heights) so public viewing is no longer allowed.
An internet search showed that in 2016 (I think) the. Building sold for £2 million."
Roy Foord
"What a landmark. Pity it never became a B&B, but if you're owning a place that's worth over two million, you don't really need the hassle. It's nice that Paul, the owner, answers questions concerning his home."
Jive Man
"Stayed in the tower when it was a hotel. We had the top room. Lots of stairs to climb after a delicious dinner enjoyed in the hall, but well worth the climb in the morning to wake up to the views. The only time I've ever stayed in room that had windows and views out of N.W.E.and South. Guess it was about 30yrs ago?"
Wendy D
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🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Unfortunately, Sway Tower Peterson's Folly is now a private residence and is not open to the public for visits or stays. You can only view it from the roadside.
The best way to see Sway Tower is by driving past it. It's a prominent landmark visible from many miles around, but there's no designated visitor access.
As there is no public access, there are no designated parking areas for Sway Tower. You can view it from your vehicle while driving.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
No tickets are required as Sway Tower is a private residence and not open to the public.
Sway Tower does not have public opening hours as it is a private home.
📸 📸 Photography
The best photo opportunities are from the roadside as you drive by. The tower is visible from a distance, allowing for exterior shots.
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History and Transformation
In recent years, the tower has transitioned from a hotel to a private residence. It was reportedly sold in 2016 for approximately £2 million.
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