Visit the Ringing Chamber for Sunday Ringing, or Come to a Ringing Practice

For a truly rare Heritage Open Day experience, climb into the historic ringing chamber at St Michael’s Church and discover the powerful, rhythmic world of English change ringing.

The church’s eight bells, cast by the renowned Taylor Bellfoundry in 1899, were the first in the Black Country to be tuned using the Simpson Five-Tone principle — an innovation that shaped modern bellringing acoustics. Brierley Hill once boasted one of the region’s most outstanding peal bands, and now you have the chance to follow in their footsteps.

Visitors will:

Tour the ringing chamber, rarely open to the public.
Hear the bells in action during a live ringing session.
Try ringing a bell themselves, guided by experienced ringers.
Learn about the fascinating techniques and mathematical patterns known as “methods.”
Discover the unique heritage and dedication behind the art of tower bell ringing.

📅 Two opportunities are available:
Sunday Ringing Session
Date: Sunday, 14th September
Arrival: 09:50 | Ringing: 10:00–10:30

Max: 8 participants
Friday Practice Sessions
Date: Friday, 19th September
Two time slots: 7:30 PM and 8:15 PM (Max 8 per slot)
👉 Booking is essential at www.brierleyhill.net – these sessions fill quickly and are not available throughout the year.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

0950-1030

Friday 19 September:

1930-2015, 2015-2100

Saturday 20 September:

1000-1300

Location & directions

St. Michaels Church, Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3EX

Contact on day:

Tim Sunter 07718585421

Telephone number:

+447718585421

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Visit brierleyhill.net to book.

Booking website:

https://brierleyhill.net

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

19 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

To reach the ringing room you have to climb a flight of stairs...sorry.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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