National Carillon
National Carillon
- Address
- Lake Burley Griffin King's Park, Aspen Island
- Phone
- 02-6257 1068
- Hours
- recitals: Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri & public holidays; tours from 11:30 Sat, bookings essential
Lonely Planet review for National Carillon
On Aspen Island is the 50m-high National Carillon, a gift from Britain on Canberra’s 50th anniversary in 1963. The tower has 55 bronze bells, weighing from 7kg to 6 tonnes each, making it one of the world’s largest musical instruments. Daily recitals are held – call ahead or check www.nationalcapital.gov.au then hit ‘visiting’ to download the latest schedule.








