Bellringing at the Bell Tower, Perth
We are the Bell Tower Ringers, the band that practises and teaches full-circle bellringing
at the Bell Tower in Perth, Western Australia.
Returning ringers and beginners are welcome!
Bellringing Festival 2023
Download the festival program: all the details of where and when there will be ringing – from York to Bunbury and all the metropolitan towers. ANZAB festival booklet FINAL
The Bell Tower Ringers
We are the band that rings the bells at the Bell Tower. The bells are one of only three peals of sixteen change-ringing bells in the world. This makes the Bell Tower a highly desirable destination for visiting ringers, especially from overseas. The Bell Tower is also one of the very few places where visitors may walk around and observe the bells while they are ringing, as well as the ringers below.
Our members range in age from teenagers to people in their eighties, and are from all walks of life.
The society is an independent incorporated body under the leadership of an elected tower captain and committee.
Our current tower captain is Michael Collinson, who learnt to ring at the Bell Tower. Please contact Mike with any queries about the society and ringing with us at the Bell Tower.
Listen to the 16 bells being rung together:
Ringing times
We ring the bells in full-circle change ringing at the following times:
Thursdays
12.00 – 13.00 (General ringing)
Sundays
10.30 – 11.30 (Handling and simulator training)
12.00 – 13.00 (General ringing)
Please contact the tower captain for confirmation and more information, if you are not already on our email list.
There is ringing on other civic days and holidays by arrangement. Please see our calendar for more information.
Please see the Bell Tower website for opening times when it is possible to see the Swan Bells, many other exhibits and the ringing chamber.
Education and training
There is an ongoing education and training program in conjunction with the WA branch of ANZAB. Please see the calendar for forthcoming events. We welcome all who want to improve their ringing. For more information, or to suggest a topic for future training, please contact Mike or Julie.
Visiting ringers
Visiting ringers from other towers are always warmly welcomed at ringing times, regardless of their proficiency. Please send us an email in advance so that we can confirm ringing is taking place, look out for you, and ensure that reception staff do not request the admission fee! Our much sought-after souvenir ringing shirts are available for $40 each.
Please let us know if you are interested in ringing a quarter peal.
We look forward to welcoming you at the Bell Tower!
Acknowledgements
- David Nicolson, photographer
- Tony Murray-Feist
- Irene Mackenzie
- Heather Patman
- Richard Offen
Acknowledgement of Country
The Bell Tower Ringers acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we ring, and their continuing connection to the land and river. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.