St Mary's Tadcaster Bellringing Open Day

British churches have had bells as far back as the 6th century, however the modern & characteristic set up seen predominantly in UK bell towers only started as recently as the late 1500s. Tadcaster has had bells since 1760 and the current set of ringers invite everyone to come up the tower and see how the characteristically British pastime of change ringing works in practice. Visitors will be able to see how the bells are hung and hopefully have a go.

Everyone is welcome to join whether you are 5 or 105 or completely new to an experienced ringer as we look to grow our group and this open day hopefully will give an insight into one of our oldest pastimes.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

1000-1200

Location & directions

St Mary's Church, Kirkgate, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9BL

Directions:

To get to the bell tower either walk down the side passage which carries on down to the river and enter through the side gate to the church yard. Or walk through the main gate towards the Church entrance and wend your way to the left to get the the bell tower. There is a small door on the outside of the church - take the spiral stone staircase up to the ringing chamber

Contact on day:

Susan Webb

Telephone number:

+447422331313

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Bear in mind you will need to navigate a spiral staircase up the bell tower

Additional information

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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