BT Tower
| BT Communications Tower | |
|---|---|
BT Tower in 2022 | |
| Record height | |
| Tallest in the United Kingdom from 1964 to 1980[I] | |
| Preceded by | Millbank Tower |
| Surpassed by | NatWest Tower |
| General information | |
| Type | Offices |
| Location | London, W1T United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°31′17″N 0°08′20″W / 51.5215°N 0.1389°W |
| Construction started | 1961 |
| Completed | 1964 |
| Owner | BT Group |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 620 feet (189 m) |
| Roof | 581 feet (177 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 37 |
| Lifts/elevators | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Eric Bedford |
| Main contractor | Peter Lind & Company |
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The BT Communications Tower, also known simply as the BT Tower, is a grade II listed communications tower in Fitzrovia, London, England, owned by BT Group. It has also been known as the GPO Tower, the Post Office Tower, and the Telecom Tower. The main structure is 581 feet (177 m) high, with aerial rigging bringing the total height to 620 feet (189 m).
Upon completion in 1964, it was the tallest structure in London and remained so until 1980. Butlins managed a revolving restaurant in the tower from 1966 until 1980. A 360° LED screen displays news across central London.
In February 2024, the sale of the tower to MCR Hotels was announced.