The King Alfred Tower is a historic landmark located near the village of Stourhead in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is a 160-feet tall tower built in 1772 by Henry Hoare II, a wealthy landowner and art collector. The tower is named after King Alfred the Great, the famous Anglo-Saxon monarch who defeated the Vikings in the late 9th century.

The King Alfred Tower is situated on a hilltop and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can climb the spiral staircase to the top of the tower to enjoy the views and see the countryside from a new perspective.

The tower is part of the Stourhead estate, which is owned by the National Trust and is open to the public. The estate is known for its beautiful gardens and parkland, which were designed in the 18th century by Henry Hoare II and are considered one of the finest examples of landscape gardening in England.

The King Alfred Tower is a popular destination for visitors to the Stourhead estate, and is often included as part of a tour of the gardens and parkland. It is also a popular spot for picnics and a great place to take in the scenery of the area.