Opening Times
Open daily from 10am.
Closing times
Vary seasonally.
Please contact us for current closing times
Ph:+61 8 9 218 8183 or
The Bell Tower is open every day except
Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Enquiries: +61 8 9 218 8183.
*Times, prices and bell ringing times are subject to change without notice.
Entry Fees.
$10 Adults
$7 Concessions
Concession Entitlements:
Children 5-14,
Western Australian Senior Card Holders,
Australian Health Card Holders,
Full-Time Student Card Holders,
Companion Card for Disability Carers.
Children under the age of 5 years are permitted free of charge.
A Family Discount is available.
Ringing Times.
Bell Handling Demonstrations
(Single bell):
Wednesday & Friday, from 11:30am-12:30pm
Full Bell Ringing:
Monday - Tuesday & Thursday - 12:00pm-1:00pm
Weekends :
12:00pm-1:00pm
Days and times are subject to change without notice.
Entry Condition.
Things you should know to plan your visit;
Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessible facilities available.
Visit length is approximately 20-30 minutes.
For safety reasons, a maximum of 100 people are permitted in the tower at any one time.
Flat, closed shoes must be worn for access to the observation deck.
Prams, large bags, backpacks and bulky items are not permitted in the tower.
Smoking is not permitted in the tower or observation deck of the tower.
Special Needs Visitors
The Disability Services Commission and the City of Perth provided input during the design phase of the building to ensure maximum accessibility for people with special needs.
From the very beginning of the design of the building, the requirements of disabled visitors were given the highest priority. The building provides for wheelchair and stroller access, a lift that accesses all levels, a large format disabled/special needs toilet (which provides a seated area, sink and shower facilities for guests with special needs, including parents with babies or young children, bellringers and staff). The lift is also fitted with a duplicate set of control buttons to allow for larger wheelchairs that are unable to turn in a lift.
The Square surrounding the Bell Tower provides ramped entry and tactile tiles for blind visitors to mark the edge of the water features and pedestrian crossings.
Swan Bells is also a participant in the Companion Card – a National Disability Services WA initiative to enable disabled members of the community to be accompanied by their carer free of charge.
Disability Access
The Bell Tower tower provides for disabled access throughout the building, with a spacious glass enclosed lift and special needs bathroom facilities. The interactive demonstrations run by volunteer bellringers are enthusiastically inclusive of special needs visitors, ensuring everyone can enjoy their turn at ringing the bells. The Belltower and Barrack Square provides wheelchair and stroller access, incorporating access ramps into the design of the wharf themed wooden boardwalk, supplying tactile tiles for blind visitors and disabled toilets.
Visitor Services & Testimonials
The Bell Tower is an Accredited tourism business dedicated to the highest standards of customer service. The Bell Tower’ friendly and attentive service personnel have a depth of knowledge of the Bells, the building, as well as extensive local knowledge to assist visitors.
Customer comfort ~ A set of 26 stylish and comfortable chairs were purchased for visitors’ comfort, so they can sit to enjoy the Bell Ringing demonstrations and enjoy the view and displays while watching the bells ring on the Belfry level, or simply take a rest from the stairs. The chairs have been a welcome feature for the tower and in a special initiative some monies raised by volunteer Bellringers activities were used to pay for some of the chairs which now hold gold plaques to show the Bellringers’ contribution.
Languages ~ to enhance the hands-on experience for the international mix of visitors it is important to cross language barriers. Allowing visitors to chime bells and participate in activities such as listening to change-ringing recordings, reduces the reliance on written material and ensures that the visitor experience is much more personal. Interpretive materials are also provided for visitors in a range of languages.
Visitor Testimonials.
A fantastic and wonderful surprise. A wonderful link between historic London and Perth.
David and Sandra- Oxen, England.
Cool things, cool place and cool people.
Cindya- Jakarta, Indonesia.
Really nice design, modern engineering structure, fantastic bells.
Xian Lai- Tasmania.
Loved the old bells, the Fly Art, the views and the friendly staff. Thanks for a great visit.
McGriffin Family- Perth.
Wonderful demo and info from volunteer ringer-many thanks.
Heather- North Perth.
Romantic!
Kristy and Sebi - Naples, Italy.
Beautifully presented- good to read the history. Thanks.
Vera and Gordon- New Zealand.
Breathtaking.
Emma and Peter- Illinios, USA.
Fantastic History. Very well presented.
Mary Brennan – Ireland
Beautiful views, very interesting.
Glenda Leonard – New Zealand
Awesome view. Very nice staff. Thank you.
Jessica Brown – Tasmania
West Aussie Treasure!
Matt Rice – Port Lincoln
Enjoyable and educational.
Frank Morret – Victoria
A wonderful tower- for a wonderful city.
Michael Smith – England
Fascinating history, very interesting.
Janette Bywaters – Melbourne
Well worth my second visit.
Robin Pearson – UK
Fascinating demonstration.
Helen – New Zealand
Fantastic experience, brilliant building.
Walter Capper – Victoria
Interesting and well presented.
Marjorie McHady – UK
Wonderful experience.
Rachel – USA
About time I came to see the bells. Excellent.
Tammy – Northam, WA.
‘A stunning way to view Perth – brilliant bells!’
Gruffudd Antur – Wales
‘Staff are so nice’
Justin Mak – Hong Kong
‘Well done! History brought alive.”
Dick Inwood – South Australia
‘An extraordinary building and experience.’
G. Singleton - England
‘Art, science and history wonderfully combined.’
David & Julie Simpson – Queensland
‘A wonderful place to visit. Will come again.’
Joyce Lim – Singapore
‘Third visit, still impressed – 2004, 2005, 2006.’
Rita Taylor – England
‘Fascinating, fun, educational.’
Peter Grylls – USA
‘An enduring memory – the sight and sound of Perth.’
Beverley Middleton – NZ
