Main content

Julian CleggPlans for 10,000 new homes around the New Forest & a look around an iconic Hampshire landmarkA look around Sway Tower - the world's tallest concrete only structure

The tower, constructed in 1879, is a New Forest landmark and enjoys spectacular views.

Gallery
12/12

The majority of the tower has been converted although some rooms are still as they were when the tower was first built

Get good mobile signal near Sway? Thank the tower. It's home for four mobile transmitters

  • A look around Sway Tower - the world's tallest concrete only structure
  • The tower has been used as a bed and breakfast, restaurant and family home since it was built
  • The tower spent many years as a family home, despite its unusual construction
  • The tower has more than 70 windows
  • The arched windows offer fantastic views across the New Forest and the Solent
  • From the cupola which crowns the tower the views are, without doubt, the best in the New Forest
  • A panoramic shot with views out toward Bournemouth
  • The Needles off the Isle of Wight are just about visible on a bright day
  • From the top of Sway Tower it's possible to see right across the Solent
  • The views on a good day are fantastic, here you can see right across the New Forest
  • Despite being an extraordinary building the owners claim it's "just a normal home!"
  • The majority of the tower has been converted although some rooms are still as they were when the tower was first built

This gallery is from

Galleries

See all galleries from Julian Clegg (11)