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University of Bristol, Wills Memorial Building Tower Tours

Wills Memorial Building, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1RJ

  • 20 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Take a tour of the Wills Memorial Building. See behind the grand facade and experience the splendour of this building.

The Wills Memorial Building Tower on Queen’s Road is one of Bristol’s most iconic neo-Gothic landmarks. Your tours will provide you with a unique insight into the history of the building and take you to the top of the tower to hear the Great George chime and enjoy expansive views some 68 meters above Park Street.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
Tours will take place at 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm

Location & directions

Wills Memorial Building, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1RJ

Directions:
For help finding the venue, you can view the precise location on the University's interactive campus map via: https://link.mazemap.com/QKCOd1LW
Contact on day:
Gary Nott
Telephone number:
+441179545219

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The tour involves climbing over 200 narrow, spiral steps with no lift access to the top of the tower. As such, the tour is unfortunately not suitable for those with mobility issues or children under 8 years old. Sensible footwear is recommended.

Additional information

All tours are free of charge as part of Heritage Open Days, offering a unique opportunity to explore rarely seen parts of the University and its collections. While there’s no cost to attend, donations are warmly welcomed on the day in support of The Grand Appeal, the official charity for Bristol Children’s Hospital.

Max no of people per tour:
30
Est. tour duration:
0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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