St Anne's Church Shandon Bells & Tower

This iconic landmark evokes so many memories of Cork, hearing the bells at Midnight ringing in the New Year as a child when visiting Cork, buying sweets in O’Keefe’s sweet shop at the bottom of Shandon Hill, later going to college in Cork and climbing the narrow stairs with a girlfriend and taking in the panoramic view of the city. I was fortunate to live in an apartment on Pope’s Quay where coincidentally my grandfather used to have his wool treatment business. Up Cork!

If you visit Cork City don't miss out on this cool experience. You get to climb to the top of the bell tower for amazing views of the City. And along the way you can ring the church bells and climb through the tower as they ring. This was a super cool experience. Visiting the church was also fun for the kids as they hide some little Jesus's around for you to find. We visited on a weekday afternoon and it wasn't crowded.

Don’t miss this if you’re around Cork ! Climbing up the bell was fun as the space got narrow the more we were reaching the top. Splendid view from the top.

Inexpensive, not touristy, rustic bell tower experience in a 300 year old Church. Feels like you've gained private access as you climb up a super narrow stone staircase, with pleasant pauses at different levels in the tower, and there's no big line to ring the bells. Not the usual tourist trap bell tower. Super narrow dark stone stairway not recommended if you don't like tight spaces, but not a crazy long climb so kids/elderly can easily do it. Stunning views. Consider a donation to the Church because the entrance fee is so reasonable.

It's a tricky climb, but worth it. Unfortunately the bells are still out of action. The view from the top is great. The staff at the entrance are friendly.

A lovely walk up the old narrow streets of Cork, and it is very much 'up'. The bell tower is under refurbishing but was open for visitors on my day, €6, and they give you ear defenders as you will be going up by the bells. The climb up the stairs starts off fairly normal, but at the last but, it's very steep and very narrow, one meter at it's WIDEST. The views from the top are lovely especially if the day is nice. Inside the church is small and beautiful. And the grounds are lovely. It's a really old church and I definitely recommend

Well worth the visit, €4 to see the church and climb to the roof, not for the faint hearted.

very interesting, small church. old copies of the library are kept here, they are exhibited in the church hall. you can climb the narrow stairs to the very top, ring the bells and admire the beautiful view from above. the clock on the tower shows different times on each side😁