Tower Tours of Dewsbury Minster

See the 1000 year old stonework.
Ascend the stone spiral staircase.
Visit the Ringing Chamber.
Hear the story of The Devil's Knell.
Ascend again to the clock room and climb the short ladder to the bells.
See the bells being rung.
See the bell inscriptions.
Perhaps have a ring on a bell.
The Minster Heritage Centre will be open for a short time after each tour.
Tour Times : 10am, 14 places available and 1pm, 14 places available.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

10am and 1pm

Location & directions

Dewsbury Minster Church of All Saints, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8DD

Directions:

The Minster is located on Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8DD. The Main Car Park entrance is to the rear, on the Link Road, opposite BM Store. Parking in the marked spaces is preferred, then on the gravestones on the left over the double yellow lines. Disabled spaces are available. There is also a ‘drop off point’ at The Minster’s main entrance, off the Vicarage Road section of Dewsbury Ring Road. The Minster is fully accessible to the disabled with lift, ramps and disabled toilets.

Contact on day:

Derek C Johnstone 0752 197 2632

Telephone number:

+44752197632

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

In person by mobile phone 0752 197 2632, or email me: [email protected]

Booking contact name:

Derek C Johynstone

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2024 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

07 Sep 2024 10:00 AM

Accessibility details

Please read the safety information on https://belfrytales.uk/Dewsbury/DEH42Safe.html A steep uneven spiral stone staircase is the only access. There are 26 steps to the belfry, another 24 to the clock room then 8 steps to the bells. Hence the tour limit of 14 visitors, it takes a long time to ascend and descend. We would like to accommodate special needs, but may need to arrange a special visit. Parking in our large Car park, to the rear of The Minster, off Link Road, WF12 8EE Disabled spaces are available.

Additional information

Once the tour starts, no latecomers can join. . Visitors are asked to be considerate. Backup / late bookings, contact 0752 197 2632 Please read the safety information on https://belfrytales.uk/Dewsbury/DEH42Safe.html

Max no of people per tour:

14

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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