Isles of Scilly Camera Obscura, Buzza Tower

Buzza Tower is a prominent landmark on the hillside between Hugh Town and Old Town. It was originally built as a windmill in 1834 but was was restored in 1912, when the seating was added round the base, as a memorial of the visit by Edward VII to the Islands. The Camera Obscura was opened in 2014; it is sadly no longer operating.

Status

Dormant

Style

Fixed

Region

England

City

Hugh Town

Address

Buzza Tower, Buzz Hill, Hugh Town, St Mary's Island, Isles of Scilly

The camera obscura has been closed since around 2019 and there no entry to the Buzza Tower.

https://www.visitislesofscilly.com/ have indicated that it could re-open if an enthusiast came forward who would like to take it on.