Tower Details
Westminster, The Queen’s Tower, Imperial College London, SW7 2DD (TQ266792) 10 bells — 38- 1-15 in Db.
Ringing takes place on a limited numbers of dates through the year as set out below. The new schedule of dates is still being settled so do check before coming unannounced.
Ringing is usually for one hour from 1300 but at a weekend the time may vary and a quarter peal may be arranged.
Commonwealth Day, Monday 9th March 2026
Coronation Day, 6th May
Post-Graduate Degree Ceremonies, Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd June 2026
The anniversary of the birth of H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, 21st June
Imperial College London (University) Foundation Day, 8th July
Accession Day, 8th September (to be confirmed)
Commemoration Day, 21st October 2026
The anniversary of the birth of H. M. The King, 14th November
When ringing takes place on weekdays visitors can usually be accommodated but we ask that you make contact in advance.
You should bear in mind that with 239 steps to the ringing chamber, a 38 cwt tenor and considerable tower movement, strong legs and arms and good bell-handling are indispensable qualifications for ringing here.
For more details about the tower and bells see the website: http://www.ringing.info/qt.html
This article includes a video (360 degree view in some browsers) of the bells being rung on 21st April 2016, for the Queen’s 90th birthday:
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_22-4-2016-13-52-21
Tower contact: James White, 2 Elvetham Crescent, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 1BU; 01252 662043, 07931 195595, [email protected]