Bell Ringing Tour & Workshop

Bell Ringing Tour & Workshop
From AUD $30.00
  • Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Perth, WA
  • Product code: P8QPMH

The Bell Tower is one of the largest musical instruments in the world and was custom built to house the historically significant bells (made in 1725) of the Saint Martin in the Fields church, the parish church of Buckingham Palace in Trafalgar Square, London.

The Bell Tower Ringers are the resident band that ring the bells. Established in 2000 they practise the ancient art of change ringing, a unique branch of music that dates back to the 17th century.






The Bell Ringing Tour and Workshop tour offers a rare opportunity to find out what it’s really all about and to try your hand at ringing a bell. If you’ve ever been curious about what the bell ringers actually do, come in and be enlightened. It won’t be what you expect.

The tour will include a behind the scenes visit to the bell chamber, an explanation and demonstration of what Change Ringing is all about and of course some hands-on training.


Highlights:

  • Witness the 6,500kg ANZAC Bell ring at midday
  • A behind-the-scenes tour of the bells and bell chamber
  • Access to the ringing room
  • See the Bell Tower Ringers in action as they explain and demonstrate the ancient art of change ringing
  • The opportunity to try your hand at ringing a bell
  • Receive a certificate to commemorate your experience
  • Enjoy the stunning views of the Swan River and Perth City from the Observation Deck
  • Explore rare and fascinating artifacts, historic bells from cultures in displays that line the gallery walls.

Includes:
  • Bell Tower Entry Ticket including access to all public levels, including the Observation Deck
  • 60-minute guided interactive Bell Ringers Tour
  • Bell Chiming Certificate.

Before your visit:

  • Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time
  • We recommend to allow 60 minutes at the Bell Tower. At the conclusion of the tour you are free to discover the Tower's fascinating exhibits, including the oldest bell in Australia, and the Mark Creasy Turret Clock
  • Bring a gold coin to play a song on the coin operated Carillon
  • The Bell Tower is open 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.45pm) and can often close early (3pm onwards) due to private functions.
    Please phone or email ahead if your plan on visiting during these times to ensure the Bell Tower will be open.

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Visiting the Bell Tower is one of the top things to do in Perth and it is the first of its kind in the world.