Caledonian Market Clock Tower Tour

Climb 178 steps to the top of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower for fabulous panoramic

views across London. On the way up you’ll learn about the history of the market and the

area from our experienced and knowledgeable Islington Guides and get close-up views of

the turret clock in action.

Note before booking:

Children must be aged 10 or over to participate in this tour and each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Please read the Health and Safety information below carefully before booking to ensure that you meet the requirements for this tour. Our guides are not permitted to take anyone up the tower if they are wearing unsuitable clothing or footwear and no refunds will be made in this case.

Health and safety

Before booking your visit please read the information below carefully to ensure you are familiar with our health and safety requirements and arrive suitably prepared. When you arrive you will be required to complete a health and safety disclaimer before you climb.

Visitors wishing to climb the 178 steps to the top of the clock tower need to have a reasonable level of fitness, must be able to walk unaided and should be confident with heights and being in confined spaces. Most of the climb is up narrow ladder staircases.

We want you to enjoy your visit but for your safety please note the following carefully.

Before you visit

• Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time. You will be required to listen to a
• safety briefing and sign a disclaimer.

• The steps are steep and narrow, suitable clothing MUST be worn (no skirts or loose
• clothing which could get caught in the steps) with well-fitting shoes (no high-heels, slip-ons or flip flops).
• Visitors who are pregnant or have had recent surgery or a history of heart trouble, high blood pressure, back trouble, vertigo, or any other condition that may be aggravated by strenuous exertion should not participate.
• If you have a breathing complaint such as asthma, please let our stewards know.
• Due to the difficulty and risk involved in climbing the tower, children must be aged 10 or
• over and be accompanied by an adult.
• You will need both hands free during the climb, please do not bring anything that will
• restrict movement or become entangled. All personal items should fit in your pockets and be placed in pockets before starting your ascent (this includes cameras).
• No bags of any kind allowed up the tower.
• You know your physical conditions and limitations, if you suspect your health could be at risk for any reason, or you could aggravate a pre-existing condition of any kind, please do not put your health at risk.

Disclaimer

If we have reason to believe that a participant will be putting themselves or others at risk by climbing the tower we reserve the right to refuse entry or participation at any point during the tour, and no refunds will be given in this case.

In severe weather conditions we may have to close the clock tower viewing platform.

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