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Why go
- The only known set of royal bells to have left England.
- The Great ANZAC Bell, rung daily at midday.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 16:00Show all
About the work
- Western Australian school tiles
- East of the tower, an artwork incorporates tiles listing student cohorts from almost every Western Australian school. Originally part of an inlaid ceramic-tile path, they were removed in 2014 for the Elizabeth Quay project and later reinstalled here.
- Great ANZAC Bell
- On Level 5, it commemorates Australian and New Zealand service personnel involved in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. VEEM Limited cast it in Canning Vale, Perth, in 2018. A motor supplied by a Belgian firm swings it electronically.
Interesting facts3
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The Swan Bells together weigh about nine tonnes.
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The six newer Swan Bells were cast by Whitechapel Bell Foundry using donated metals mined in Western Australia.
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Gold was added to the Great ANZAC Bell’s copper and tin during casting, following an old tradition.
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History
Twelve historic bells came from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London’s Trafalgar Square. Laith Reynolds initiated their donation to Western Australia. The redeveloped Barrack Square precinct has reflection pools, businesses, and walking and cycling paths. Barrack Street Jetty redevelopment removed part of the reflecting pool and created a boardwalk in front of the tower.
- Before the 14th c.The twelve historic bells are documented from before the 14th century.
- 16th c.Queen Elizabeth I ordered the bells recast.
- Spanish Armada victoryAt their London church, the bells rang to celebrate England’s victory over the Spanish Armada.
- 1725–1770The Rudhall family recast the bells under the Prince of Wales’s order.
- 1727 onwardThe bells marked every British monarch’s coronation, beginning with King George II’s.
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- James Cook’s voyageThe bells rang as James Cook departed on the voyage when he reached Australia and welcomed him home on his return.
- Before the donationThe bells were tuned and restored at London’s Whitechapel Bell Foundry.
- 1988The twelve historic bells were donated to Western Australia for Australia’s bicentenary. Five newly cast bells were also presented to the University of Western Australia, the City of Perth and Western Australians.
- New millenniumThe tower was built to commemorate the new millennium; the Western Australian Government commissioned the sixth newer bell.
- 2014The inlaid ceramic-tile path was removed during Elizabeth Quay works, then reinstalled as artwork east of the tower.
- October 2018The Great ANZAC Bell was installed.
- 11 November 2018The Great ANZAC Bell’s first official ring marked the centenary of Armistice Day.
Best time to visit
- The Bell Tower is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00.
Sources: Swan Bells - Wikipedia · Experience the Sound of Perth | The Bell Tower · About the Perth Bell Tower | The Bell Tower Per… · History of the Perth Bell Tower and the Swan Be… · checked 11 Oct 2026
- Website
- thebelltower.com.au/
- Phone
- +0862100444
Questions and answers
Where does the Swan Bells name come from?
The bells take their name from the Swan River.
What is the tower’s musical role?
It functions as a musical instrument dedicated to English change ringing.
When is The Bell Tower open?
Daily, 10:00–16:00.
What is the street address of The Bell Tower?
Barrack Square, at Riverside Drive and Barrack Street, Perth.
How can I contact The Bell Tower?
Call 08 6210 0444.
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