Opportunities to ring at these may be limited, depending on your location, but you may be able to go along to a meeting or join in an outing.

Many cathedrals, abbeys and minsters do have a very high standard of ringing, but at others you may find a band where they are more like your local band than you imagined. In any case, it is advisable if going to a practice or meeting for the first time, to ask a more experienced ringer to go with you. They may be able to introduce you and will be able to help you get the best out of this opportunity.

If you have time, do ask if it is possible to have a look around – these are wonderful buildings and, as ringers, we often get the opportunity to see them at times when the general public is excluded. However, you may find that access to the church building is limited to the tower on practice nights.

Be honest about your abilities and don’t be too disappointed if you don’t get a lot of ringing. Remember that the Ringing Master will have a lot to fit in, particularly if there are 10 or 12 bells in the tower and a lot of different levels of ringing to cover.

Contact the Tower Secretary in advance and ask if it’s ok for you to attend and to find out what the arrangements are for gaining access to the ringing chamber – these can be quite complex in large buildings.

Read the tip on ringing on 10 or 12 bells before your visit

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