Bell Ringing & Tower Tours

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As part of the Windows to the Worlds festival, we are inviting you to join a tour of the tower & a demonstration of the Art of bell ringing.

St Mary's Parish Church

Have you ever wondered what’s behind the thick walls of St Mary’s tower? Have you ever heard the bells ring and asked yourself how it all works?Then this is for you! Join us on this short tour of the tower and witness the ringing of the bells first hand.You will have the opportunity to climb the 39 steps to the ringing chamber to hear a very brief history of the English Art of Campanology – or bell ringing. After a short safety talk, witness a demonstration of full-circle ringing and watch the bells at the top of the tower through a TV screen.The tour will take approximately 20 minutes and we offer three different time slots. Tours will start promptly so please arrive a couple of minutes in advance to avoid disappointment.If you know when you want to join us, we advise you to book a free ticket. We also hold back a small number of tickets for walk-ins on the day. These places will be distributed on a first come first served basis. So make sure you come early to save yourself a space!Keeping you safe<ul><li>Please be aware that the steps up the tower are very narrow and can cause claustrophobia.</li><li>In response to Covid-19, we are following public health guidance and may have additional measures in place, which are carefully designed to keep you and our staff safe and healthy. This means that you will have to wear a mask while you are inside the tower, with the exception of those who are medically exempt.</li><li>Because of Covid-19, we cannot offer hands-on ringing by visitors on this occasion, but this could be arranged at another time, when it is deemed safe to do so</li></ul>

About Windows To The World:This workshop is part of a festival for the NLHF funded 'Windows to the World' project. From the 12th to the 23rd of July, Windows to the World Festival is celebrating the colourful history of the oldest church in Barnard Castle – through art, music, and history.The church will be home to Journeys – Teithiau, a stunning exhibition of stained glass artwork by Jonathan Cooke, Catrin Davies, Nicola Kantorowicz, Elizabeth Lamont, Rachel Phillips, and Christian Ryan currently exhibited at the Stained Glass Museum at Ely.We will offer workshops, tours, performances and heaps of other exciting activities. The Windows to the World festival will be sure to offer something for curious minds of all ages.

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