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MANCROFT RINGING CENTRE TOUR

St Peter Mancroft, Hay Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1QQ

  • 09 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

The MRDC gallery was completed in 2018 and contains one of only four 'bell ringing simulators' in the world. Its bell tower is world famous because in 1715 the first ever peal was rung. You will see both.

For over 600 years there has been a bell ringing on this site and our bells have been rung on all sorts of important local and national occasions such as in celebration of Queen Elizabeth I's birthday and the 'Spanish Armada' 1588. During your visit, you will be able to visit the Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre's ringing chamber and the exhibition up in the church tower. The MRDC gallery was completed in 2018 and contains one of only four 'bell ringing simulators' in the world. Its bell tower is world famous because in 1715 the first ever peal was rung. You will be able to see and learn why St Peter Mancroft is a world leader in bell ringing circles.

Timings & Tours

Monday 09 September:
10.30am

Location & directions

St Peter Mancroft, Hay Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1QQ

Directions:
We are opposite the Forum in Norwich City Centre
Contact on day:
Head Verger

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel by [email protected] to provide others with the opportunity to attend.
Booking contact name:
Head Verger
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://norfolkhos.ticketsolve.co.uk
Booking opens:
19 Aug 2024 12:00 PM
Booking closes:
08 Sep 2024 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

Ascent to ringing centre is by medieval spiral staircase, so unfortunately this event is not suitable for wheelchairs

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
10
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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