Bellringers 

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St Peter's has a fine ring of ten bells with the tenor weighing approximately 24 cwt (1,220kg) in E flat.  Our tower is one of four in St Albans where there are bells used for traditional change ringing.

 

We ring for Sunday services from 9.30 to 10.00 and from 17.30 to 18.00. Evensong ringing is occasionally preceded by a training session or a quarter peal. We also aim to ring for services on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Ascension Day.  

 

We practise on Mondays from 20.00 to 21.30.  Practices cater for all ringers in attendance and may include anything from rounds and call changes to basic and more complex methods including surprise royal. 

 

Visitors are always welcome.  Occasionally, there are changes to our regular schedule so visitors are advised to make contact before coming.

 

The tower is close to the eastern end of the church. The entrance is on the northern side next to the corridor that runs between the church and the octagonal church hall. There are 50 steps to the Ringing Chamber, which is about 23 feet (7.5m) square and there is seating for about 20 people. For more information about our bells, see our Bells page. For more information about the tower, see the Tower page.

 

The bellringers come from all walks of life and range in experience from beginners to peal and quarter peal-ringing experts. New learners are always welcome so, if you are aged at least 12, why not give it a go?  See our Links and Contacts page for contact information.

 

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