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Swan Bells

Barrack Square | Corner Riverside Drv & Barrack St, Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia
61 8 6210 0444
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Ranked #31 of 66 attractions in Perth
3.5 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Monuments/ Statues, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Twelve of the 18 bells in this tower came from London's St.-Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square as a Bicentenary gift to the people of...... more » Owner description: Twelve of the 18 bells in this tower came from London's St.-Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square as a Bicentenary gift to the people of Western Australia in 1988. Originally cast in the 13th century and recast in the 16th and 18th centuries, they were rung at the homecoming of James Cook after his voyage of discovery in 1771, after the Battle of El Alamein in 1942 and at the coronation of every British monach since George II in 1727. « less
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Kenneth H
Perth, Western Australia
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15 reviews
“New and Old Tradition”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012 NEW

This striking modern building by the river houses a historic ring of heavy English Church Bells traditionally rung by enthusiasts. Interestingly eccentric with great views. More

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TimoR313
Perth, Australia
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12 reviews
“Glance at it as you go by”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012 NEW

Developed over a decade ago to house the bells of St Martins-in-the-Field donated to WA years ago, it is an underwhelming bell-tower that missed an opportunity to be great. Unless you are passionately into bell ringing, it can safely be omitted from the list of things to see and do around Perth. More

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sandgroper68
Perth, Australia
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28 reviews
“Perth sights”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012 NEW

This is something different to see if you visit the city. Amazing building. More

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KarenSchiller
Perth, Australia
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20 reviews
4 helpful votes
“A landmark but I wouldn't pay to visit”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW

This is a nice piece of architecture designed to house some bells donated to the city by St Martins in the Field, London. The surrounding area is a nice walk and it is located near the Barrack Street Jetty where you can get the ferry across the river to South Perth and the Zoo. You can pay to enter the... More

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Julie M
Perh Australia
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3 reviews
“An overrated belfrey”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

As a Perth landmark, not very impressive ... surely we can think bigger than this! A quick walkpast as you get on the Fremantle or Rottnest ferries is enough. More

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JC_RC-WA_Australia
Perth, Australia
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28 reviews
9 helpful votes
“Love the building & Bells, Probably wouldn't pay to go up though”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Get a free view from Kings Park. Precinct will develop once Perth Waterfront starts being built. More

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mitjh
Perth, Australia
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
2 helpful votes
“a must for tourist”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

one of the few tourist attraction where it provides a unique tower that overviews Perth City and Swan River More

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MrsMA82
Perth, Australia
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16 reviews
5 helpful votes
“Swan Bells Perth”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Definitely worth a trip down there for a photo. Take a river cruise whilst you are there and stop for lunch or dinner at one of the lovely restaurants overlooking the Swan River and South Perth. It does cost to go up but it is free to get a photo of it. There is also a stop for the CAT... More

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tippett
Perth
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7 reviews
3 helpful votes
“Great venue for a party!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Went for a friend's 50th, held on the top level - lovely evening for everyone. Also a good place to visit in the day, to see and hear the history of the bells. More

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MargE-10
Perth, Australia
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42 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Different for Perth”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Good exercise and a beautiful view when you get to the top More

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Barrack Square Corner Riverside Drv & Barrack St
Perth, Western Australia 6000
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