The bells of St Martin-in-the-Fields in London were rung to celebrate the victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588.
The tower's copper sail design was inspired by the ship sails used by the early explorers of Western Australia.
Some of the bells are inscribed with dates reaching back to 1550, making them historically significant artifacts.
The tower holds the Anzac Bell, which weighs 6.5 tonnes and is one of the largest cast bells in the world.
The structure is connected to the city's power grid, but the bell-ringing mechanisms are operated by a combination of traditional manual techniques and digital sensors.
The Bell Tower is a 82.5-meter tall glass and copper spire located on the waterfront of the Swan River in Perth. It houses the twelve bells of St Martin-in-the-Fields, which were gifted by the British Government to commemorate Australia's bicentenary in 1988. These bells are among the oldest in the world, with some cast as early as the 14th century. Visitors can participate in hands-on bell ringing experiences across the tower's six levels. The top floor features an open-air observation deck providing panoramic views of the Perth skyline and the Swan River. The tower's unique design incorporates a distinctive copper-clad spire that changes color due to oxidation. It functions as both a musical instrument and a modern landmark on the city's foreshore.
The observation deck level provides the best unobstructed panoramic view of the Perth CBD skyline and the Swan River.
Participate in the live bell-ringing demonstration to learn about the physical coordination required for change ringing.
Visit the open-air observation deck during a clear day for the best visibility of Kings Park and the river mouth.
Check the daily bell-ringing schedule upon arrival to time your visit with the demonstration.
Do not rush through the lower levels; the historical displays regarding the bell-founding process provide essential context for the upper floors.
