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Come and enjoy the ancient art of English Church change ringing. Have a go at chiming a bell and seeing our ringers in action.

Visit the Bell Tower in the Town Hall to find out about the history of Berwick's bells and see how they are rung. Unusually these bells are in a civic building and not a church.

See the history of bellringing at St Ethelbert's as well as tours of the tower and see the bells being rung!

Climb the stone spiral staircase to the Ringing Room of this 140 year old church where bells have been rung since 1887.

Come to St Andrews' Church to see and try out the ancient art of bell ringing Have guided tour of this Grade 1 Listed building Enjoy home-made refreshments Activities for kids and adults. Displays from local societies Organ recital

Step inside one of Lancashire’s most iconic buildings and learn more about our famous bells, hear them in action and try bellringing for yourself as we bring the history of Cathedral bellringing to life.

This is an unusual clock tower as it is not part of a church. The bells ring to celebrate civic events such as the annual Mayor-Making.

Discover the fascinating world of bell ringing at St. Nicholas Church in Elmdon as part of Heritage Open Days. Visitors can try their hand on a specially acquired mini ring, watch demonstrations and take a tour up to the ringing chamber.

St Nicholas Church is 12th Century with many original features. Opportunity to climb the tower to the ringing room and chime a bell.

You are invited to come along to a church tower near Colchester to see a demonstration of ringing, meet our ringers, and maybe have a go yourself in a safe, friendly environment.

The bell tower of SS Peter & Paul will be open for a bell-ringing demonstration.

Visit Hornchurch bell tower on Sunday 20th September from 11.30am - 2.00pm. See the bells, watch demonstrations and have a go at bell ringing yourself.

Experience the sound of the bells from within the tower, watch the bells ringing at close hand and find out what goes on.

Experience the wonderful sound of the Stoneham Bells in a lively and uplifting performance, then enjoy the chance to try bell ringing yourself with friendly guidance from their expert team. A brilliant opportunity to listen, learn, and get involved!

Visit the ringing chamber at Great Yarmouth Minster, learn about and try the art of bell ringing.

An opportunity to get up into the historic Mancroft Bell Tower.

Guided Tour of St Johns Church Tower with bell ringer demonstration.

Celebrate Heritage Week by unlocking a hidden historic skill right on your doorstep!

Bells will be rung. Bell inspired games will be played. Cake will be eaten. Visit the bell tower and see how the bells are rung and have a go. Diagrams and photos, passed and present, will track the role of bells and bellringing in the community.

Step Inside the Tower at St Mary’s, Tickhill As part of Doncaster’s Heritage Day, visitors are warmly invited between 1000 and 1400 to explore the historic tower of St Mary’s Church and discover the fascinating world of church bells.

Discover historic Wimborne Minster from above.

Visit our magnificent Bell Tower. Climb to the ringing room and then to the bell chamber in the company of our Bell Captain and team of ringers.

Come and learn about St. Wilfrid's Northenden's beautiful 18th century bells, attend a bell-ringing demonstration, attend talks by local historians celebrating important milestones in Northenden's history.

Discover the history & tradition of the Curfew Bell, how the practice has evolved in Sandwich, meet some ringers; see the Great Bell (15cwt) and even try to ring. We are the only town in the UK that still rings Curfew by hand daily.

Climb the 58 steps to the Ringing Chamber of the bell tower to see the 1813 turret clock, how the eight bells are rung and the magnificent view of Bakewell. The tower of the church is only open to the public during Heritage Open Days.

Unique access to the bell tower of St Peter's Church along with a guided tour of the historic church.

Experience a rare opportunity to go up the Bell Tower at St Marys Church with the Bell Captain of the St Mary’s Bell Ringers.

Explore Brierley Hill’s historic parish church through guided tours, stained glass, memorials, bellringing, hands-on heritage activities and a guided walk through its remarkable graveyard.

Tread in the footsteps of the villagers of the parish of Bremhill to explore 800 years of worshipping God and fearing the devil. Touch their spirits, meet their ancestors and discover the lovingly preserved treasures in the church of St. Martin.

Four centuries of bells, history and community. Climb the tower, meet the ringers of the past, try ringing a bell yourself and tour the grandest parish church in Essex.

A Guided Tour of The Minster Church of St Denys and Bell Tower.

The Bell Tower will be open from 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm on Saturday 12th September. Come and view the beautiful Bell Tower at St James', usually closed to all but the bell ringers! There will also be a mobile peel of bells so people can have a go.

Neil Thomas learnt the art of bellringing while at school, he joined the St. Peter Mancroft Guild of Ringers in 1983 and has been steeple keeper for many of those years.

The church tower will be open with access to the ringing chamber and the clock chamber.

Historic Church and Tower open. Explore bell-ringing. Organ and Recorder Music. Refreshments.

Bell Ringing Demonstrations Tower Tours Graveyard Tours Displays and Exhibits Raffle Refreshments

A chance to find out what happens in Bampton's bell tower - tour of the tower, demonstrations, displays and a chance to ring a bell yourself.

A wonderful mix of stained glass and etched windows, regular talks and self-guided tours. Bell-ringing. Tea and cake.

An opportunity to hear the famous Bournville Carillon being played live as the bells ring our across Bournville village green.

Come along and explore this historic Grade I listed church and take the opportunity to visit the bell-ringing chamber.

Join us at St Chad's Church with tower tours, bell ringing demonstrations, history displays and homemade refreshments.

The tour covers: Chapels unique history, improvement projects, Grade I listed Organ, Stain-glass windows, historic 13th century Chapel tower. Including the 1764 clock, 1657 Main bell and the 1765 quarter bells. Visitors can ring the bell.

The church will be open to visitors and there will also be an opportunity to visit the Ringing Chamber in the Tower to learn about bell ringing. Refreshments also available.

Opportunity to explore this lovely, interesting, moorland church, tower, and churchyard.

Climb the spiral staircase up the church tower to see where ringing takes place, the bells and the extensive views from the top.

Climb the tower and ring the bells Descend into the crypt Engage with crafts and activities Hear the stories of local residents recalling changes in the area

Church & Tower open event on Saturday 12th with tours of the bells, clock, ringing demonstrations and a chance to get splendid views of the town from the roof.

Come and explore the 900 year history of St. Mary's with opportunities to experience ringing the bells, soft archery, refreshments and other activities (including activity booklets for children.

Guides available , giving tours and information about the church (1000-1300hrs). A visit to the bell ringing chamber (1000-1200hrs), the bell chamber is not accessible. The cafe will be open during the morning for refreshments.

St John's church is normally open to the public but unattended. For HOD, guides will offer tours of the Grade II listed church building and surrounding churchyard, including an opportunity to visit the bell tower for demonstrations of bell ringing.