Knaresborough Tower and Belfry Open Day
St. Johns Church,
The Parsonage,
Knaresborough,
North Yorkshire, HG5 9AE
Take a few steps through history by entering a medieval doorway and climbing 54 ancient steps, (passing a unique stone urinal) to see the RINGING…
Take a few steps through history by entering a medieval doorway and climbing 54 ancient steps, (passing a unique stone urinal) to see the RINGING ROOM with its Victorian clock, an Edwardian Ellacombe frame, eight 2lst-century ropes and some earlier graffiti. Continue up a wooden flight of 20 stairs, noticing the pendulum of the old clock hanging on the wall, to the BELFRY to see a fine set of Georgian bells, Pack and Chapman fecit London 1774, in a 1920s metal frame, and look up to see the inside of Tudor candle-snuffer spire.
Do not expect nice views of Knaresborough, alas the Victorian church improvers blocked-off the windows!
Listen to a guided tour, explanation and demonstration and take the opportunity to sound a bell.
Opening Times
- Saturday 8 September: 1330-1630
Booking Details
No booking required
Access Information
Entrance to the tower is in the church, which is open all day, although a wedding is taking place late morning. Access to the ringing room is via a well lit, helical stone staircase with 54 steps.
Directions
There is limited parking in church grounds, but recommended parking is Conyngham Hall car park which is by the river and a short walk to the church. The railway station is adjacent to the church.
Opening times & full details ►
