The Bell Tower
The Bell Tower
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Bell Tower is one of the most unique things to see in Perth. The available tours give you a fascinating insight into the one of the most unique facilities in the world! Have a go at chiming a historic bell and learn about the ancient art of bell ringing. Your tour guide will also present to you a souvenir chiming certificate. The Bell Tower is also home to the ANZAC Bell. Watch and listen to 6,500kg Bell ring at 12pm, (1pm on ANZAC Day - 25 April). 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 monarch since George II in 1727. Book the Bell Tower Experience Tour, the ANZAC Bell Tour or the Romance Package.
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- Mal BArtarmon, Australia1,047 contributionsYou actually ring the bell towersA well organised and interesting history of bell ringing in the heart of Perth. We elected to take the bell ringing tour where we are not only educated on the history of ringing bell towers, we were also afforded an opportunity to actually ring the bells. Howard, the bell ringer, is both passionate in bells and provides a humorist approach in telling the bell ringing story. Affordable and highly recommended.Congratulations on becoming an official bell chimer! We are so pleased you had a great time on the tour, and we hope to see you again.Written 14 May 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 January 2024
- Tourist102832862121 contributionGreat experienceWe took the children’s tour for our 5 year old and our 2 year old tagged along. The guide was friendly, patient (I was translating facts to my children) and interesting. The children each got a diploma for ringing the bells. The view is amazing. The 4 of us really enjoyed the experience !Thank you so much for leaving a review about the kid's tour! This is a relatively new tour, and we are so pleased that everyone enjoyed their time with us.Written 14 May 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 20 January 2024
- avrilritchieDundee, United Kingdom304 contributionsBeautifulWonderful building - just beautiful particularly from outside. We did the self guide tour and found it really interesting- views are great. Staff are friendly and helpful. Easy to take in on a walking tour round Perth.Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit.Written 14 May 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 April 2024
- Faith Esther CSingapore, Singapore46 contributionsHighly recommended!Our visit to Bell Tower turned out better than I had imagined. We went for the package with the bell ringing and it was an eye-opener. The tour guide Jeff was very engaging and did a good job telling us everything he knew about bells. My 5-year-old was very engaged and loved exploring the exhibits.Hi Faith, Thank you for taking the time to leave us suck a kind review. Jeff is a master at keeping people engaged, and I'm glad your 5-year old was just as interested!Written 14 May 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 16 April 2024
- Abdul MattinSamarinda, Indonesia5 contributionsAmazing Last Minute ExperienceThe experience to see and exploring the bell tower is one of a must do activity in Perth. Went to the place with family few days ago, the explanation after check-in to the reception desk was amazing. Thank you for your help and time for the team in The Bell Tower.Thanks for such a kind review!Written 3 September 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 13 July 2024
- Kathryn BBrisbane, Australia1 contributionLoved the Bell Tower tourWe had a fabulous tour at the Bell Tower today. We chose the 11:30am Thursday tour to see the bell ringers in action, which was great, but the unexpected highlight was seeing the massive Anzac Bell toll at noon - it was amazing! Sylvia was our guide and she was very personable, friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed having the chance to ring the bells ourselves and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Anzac medal included in this tour. Thoroughly recommend!So glad to hear you enjoyed yourself! We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Sylvia.Written 3 September 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 August 2024
- Colin SAuckland, New Zealand14 contributionsAwesome bell ring tourHighly recommend visiting the bell tower and especially join the bell ringing add on. This was such fun and our guide Howard was awesome. We did the joint Bell Tower and Perth Mint tour - both tours were great and was exceptionally good value for moneyThanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! Its great to hear you enjoyed your time with us and Perth Mint, we'll pass your kind words on to Howard.Written 3 September 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 August 2024
- OldjackGreater Melbourne, Australia29,232 contributionsArchitecturally Significant With HistoryThe Bell Tower is striking in design and prominent next to the Swan River and houses twelve bells St Martins in The Fields and designed to commemorate Australia's Bicentenary in 1988. Two other bells came from London and three donated by a mining consortium. Enjoy the interesting architecture.Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We do love the eye-catching architecture of our Perth Bell Tower.Written 17 November 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 September 2024
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Mark C
Perth, Australia44 contributions
Mar 2021
Thanks Jeff for the tour! This was a great bit of affordable fun and a history lesson too. Hearing the bells in the city, it was nice to know that I had been able to add to that. Jeff was entertaining and well-informed to present the history as well as demonstrate the bell-ringing. The groups ranged from about 10-70+ yo and we all had a go! Another unique experience that you can't get anywhere else in Australia or many spots around the world. The observation deck gives beautiful Swan River views and the electronic carillon plays some great songs. Great fun!
Written 1 April 2021
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Hi Mark
Thank you for the excellent 5 star review! Reviews like yours help future customers choose the experience that will best suit them and it also provides great feedback to our staff. Jeff is going to be very pleased to see his name mentioned. We have a great team at the Bell Tower who love sharing their knowledge and are happy you loved the Bell Tower Experience.!
Written 22 April 2021
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Ozagain
Bury St. Edmunds, UK78 contributions
Mar 2020
This is an iconic modern building housing the historic bells from St Martin in the Fields London, these old bells are still in use today as a centre of excellence for the ancient art of change bell ringing as carried out in churches across the UK since the 1700s . This is all thanks to the passion of a few inspired people who got the tower built and brought the bells halfway round the world to make this unique statement of old traditional art and new architecture. The building is is stunning the tour excellent, and if you get chance to ring a bell do so, it’s harder than it looks! Best time to visit is around midday when the huge 6 tonne ANZAC bell is tolled to commemorate those who were lost fighting for freedom in the WW1 and WW2
Written 7 March 2020
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Thank you for your incredibly detailed and heartfelt review. We are so pleased that you have enjoyed your visit to The Bell Tower, and got to experience what we have on offer.
Written 16 March 2020
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jeffryb
Keysborough, Australia366 contributions
July 2020
The Swan Bells hung in St Martins-in- the Fields Anglican Church for 200 years before they were reinstalled in Perth. It's scarcely believable, but its true. Now, there's aslo a 500 ton ANZAC Bell, founded in WA. You see and hear the Swan Bells being un, it's quite an experience.
Written 23 August 2020
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Thank you for your review of the Bell Tower and the 5 stars!
Written 26 August 2020
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Colin S
Auckland, New Zealand14 contributions
July 2024 • Couples
Highly recommend visiting the bell tower and especially join the bell ringing add on. This was such fun and our guide Howard was awesome. We did the joint Bell Tower and Perth Mint tour - both tours were great and was exceptionally good value for money
Written 24 August 2024
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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! Its great to hear you enjoyed your time with us and Perth Mint, we'll pass your kind words on to Howard.
Written 3 September 2024
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Shaz
Perth, Australia1 contribution
Jan 2021 • Couples
We visited the bell tower a couple of days ago and did the ANZAC Bell tour. It was one of my partner’s birthday presents as she loves anything to do with the ANZAC’S.
We were guided by Sylvia who was very knowledgeable and has a true passion for what she does.
We both absolutely loved every minute of the tour and learned quite a bit on the way.
Couldn’t believe that we could actually ring the bells and seeing the giant six ton ANZAC bell ring at midday was amazing.
Thank you and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
We were guided by Sylvia who was very knowledgeable and has a true passion for what she does.
We both absolutely loved every minute of the tour and learned quite a bit on the way.
Couldn’t believe that we could actually ring the bells and seeing the giant six ton ANZAC bell ring at midday was amazing.
Thank you and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
Written 10 January 2021
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Thank you for the wonderful 5 star review! Sylvia is going to be very pleased to see her name mentioned. Reviews like yours encourage and inspire our staff, in addition to helping future customers choose the experience which best suits them. Thanks again and we are very happy to hear you enjoyed the ANZAC Bell Tour.
Written 24 January 2021
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Annaleekiarah
22 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Interesting place to visit we paid for the family package to ring the bells/tour. We brought our 3 kids (8,5,1) we don’t recommend bringing a baby. The tour was great, the tour guide was very accommodating and helped the kids ring the bells. The view from the top is stunning. Elevator and stair options
Written 6 August 2022
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Thanks for coming by to visit and leaving us a review! We're so glad you enjoyed you're tour and our lovely views. Children under five receive free entry on both tours and general entry to be as accommodating as possible, as we welcome bell chimers of all ages at the The Bell Tower.
Written 9 August 2022
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Anne S
Leeds, UK616 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
We missed the Perth Explorer bus, so while waiting for the next one we decided to look at the Bell Tower. We discovered we were very lucky to be in time for the guided tour which included a chance to ring the bells ourselves and which happens only one day a month. Mike, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we were able to go inside the bell room and see all 18 bells along with the ANZAC bell. We then moved to the bell ringers room and as well as having a bell ringing demo from the actual bell ringers, were able to ring 2 of the bells ourselves. A brilliant and very unusual experience.
Written 2 December 2024
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Thank you for your 5-star review! The bell ringing experience is such an amazing and unique thing to do while in Perth City - what luck that you were able to walk into it! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Mike. We'll pass your kind words on to him.
Written 9 December 2024
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Ian L
Berkhamsted, UK472 contributions
Dec 2019
This is a must do. There are 6 levels and each one has a different characteristic. All related to the bells in the building which have very interesting histories. If you take the tour the you will be able to have a go at ringing the Bells. the only place in the world a visitor can do this.. Great friendly guide and some interesting history not to mention the easy viewing platforms at each level and if you can't manage stairs there is a lift which will stop at each level.
Written 31 January 2020
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Thank you for your positive review, Ian. We are so pleased that you have enjoyed your visit to the Bell Tower, and had a go at chiming the ancient bells yourself.
Written 10 February 2020
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TravelTrips12
Sydney, Australia412 contributions
July 2023
I had a great time at the Bell Tower. It was really interesting to learn about the history of this building, and how the towers came to be located inside this structure. I was fortunate to have been there when the ANZAC bell was rung at midday. You can also feel the incredible weight of this bell swinging back-and-forth inside the building. A sight to behold.
Unfortunately the Bell Tower is only open for half the week, and only for a few hours for open days. So plan ahead!
Unfortunately the Bell Tower is only open for half the week, and only for a few hours for open days. So plan ahead!
Written 15 July 2023
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It really is so special to be able to experience the ANZAC Bell ringing like that!
Unfortunately it is the off season so it is difficult to justify being open more days at the moment, on the plus side, because its the off season, there's a very good chance of there being a free spot on tours.
Written 25 July 2023
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Mandy
16 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Make sure you visit when the Bell Ringers are ringing, it is fabulous. Sit and watch the bells ringing and watch the ringers on a screen.
The Anzac Bell rings at 12, it is very moving and beautiful.
Great history and stories of bells through out.
Staff were lovely and friendly, a great experience.
The Anzac Bell rings at 12, it is very moving and beautiful.
Great history and stories of bells through out.
Staff were lovely and friendly, a great experience.
Written 27 August 2021
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Thank you very much for leaving a review and especially for the 5 stars! Sounds like you picked a great day to visit!
Our staff love their jobs and showing our visitors the unique aspects to the Bell Tower.
The staff and our volunteers will be very pleased to see this review. Thanks again and we hope you will visit us again soon.
Written 29 August 2021
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and does the turret clock chime if your closed or only if your open because 7pm last night I didn't hear it or maybe I might of just missed the hourly chime.
Written 9 March 2024
Hi Hamish. In respect to our neighbours, the turret clock only chimes between 9:30am and 3:45pm daily. Sorry you missed us!
Written 15 May 2024
And how often does your turret clock need to be winded up?
Written 5 March 2024
The turret clocks needs to be wound up daily to continue running. If you're keen to have a go, come visit us and you can help wind it up.
Written 15 May 2024
Is the Anzac bell rung by some one pulling a rope or is it automated?
Written 5 March 2024
The 6,500kg ANZAC Bell is much too heavy for our ringers to handle. This one is rung automatically at noon daily.
Written 15 May 2024
Hi. Do you need to buy a ticket to access the observation level/deck lookout? Do the bells get rung during every tour? And are they loud? Or are you given the option of whether you would like to not ring the bells?
Written 26 July 2019
Hi There,
You can purchase a general entry ticket that will get you up to the observation deck. This does not include the interactive Bell Chiming Experience, but can be added on. Every person who opts to go on the tour gets the opportunity to chime the bells from the bell ringing chamber.
Inside the tower, the bells are not as loud as they are outside, due to the amount of soundproofing.
Written 28 July 2019
Can you bring your own lock?
Written 13 August 2018
Hi Kerry,
The Love Lock chains outside the Bell Tower are only for our locks. If the structure is strained by the weight, we will have to cut the other locks off. Bell Tower Love Locks are guaranteed to stay on the chains.
Written 13 September 2018
Hi Nicole, the Bell Tower opened the doors on 10 December 2000. It was part of the millennium projects and also to give a home to the bells we received from St. Martin-on-the-Fields, London.
Written 31 July 2018
Nola C
Quinns Rocks, Australia
Cost for pensioners and do we need to book. Thanks
Written 12 October 2015
The cost for pensioners is $16 for the entry and the interactive chiming demonstration. General entry is only $8
You can book your ticket via the web page or come in and pay at the counter.
Written 17 July 2018
Nola C
Quinns Rocks, Australia
How much for pensioners to visit and what time do the bells ring, do we have to book .thanks .
Written 12 October 2015
Hi Nola
Cost for pensioners is $9 the bell ringing times vary each day but usually ring at lunch time
Monday 12-1pm
Wednesday (demonstration for public to join in) 11.30-12.30pm
Thursday 12-1pm
Friday (demonstration for the public to join in) 11.30-12.30pm
Saturday 12-1pm
Sunday 12-1pm
It is best to contact the Bell Tower on the day you plan to visit to confirm times 08 62100444
Written 3 November 2015
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