THE UNIVERSITY

Tower tours

Wills Tower at nightOfficially opened in 1925, the Wills Memorial Building houses the University’s School of Law and the School of Earth Sciences, in addition to hosting graduation ceremonies twice a year and a whole host of public events.

The tower tours allow the public to see behind the grand facade and experience the splendour of the Great Hall, Council Chamber and ornate libraries.

The view from the top of Wills Tower, some 68 metres above Park Street, is unparalleled and tour guides give a unique insight into the history of the building, which was opened by King George V and Queen Mary in 1925 before being badly damaged during the Blitz in 1940.

Tours take place on the first Wednesday and Saturday of the month. On Saturdays, they are held every half an hour between 10.30 am and 12 noon. On Wednesday, the first tour is held at 12.15 pm and the second tour is at 12.30 pm.

Tours cost £4 per person, with a £3 concessionary rate for students over 11-years-old, senior citizens and members of the University. Children aged between eight and 11 are free. Unfortunately, due to health and safety restrictions, children under eight are not permitted on the tours.  Profits raised are donated to Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal.

Contact

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