Cumbria Bellringing

We represent church bell ringers around the Lake District in north, west and east Cumbria and parts of the Furness peninsula.

There is never a better time to learn to ring bells, than now.

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The Carlisle Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers

Our towers are scattered from Irton in the West with its magnificent view of Wasdale, and St Bees on the Irish Sea coast, across to the edge of the Pennines in the East where Appleby and Kirkby Stephen are linked by the Settle-Carlisle Railway. In the centre lies Keswick surrounded by northern fells of the Lake District, and in the north, Carlisle and Brampton are close to the Scottish border and Hadrian’s Wall. Whether you are a tower grabber or planning a holiday with some ringing allow plenty of time for your visit.

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Thinking of holding an Open Day?

Heritage Open Days provide a fantastic opportunity for churches across the country to open their doors, welcome their communities, and share the remarkable story of [...]

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Latest 50:50 Club results: May – July 2026

Prizes for May, June and July 2026 Draw at Cathedral practice 17 July May £25       Ed Matthews £15       Tony Ruberry £10       Christine Robinson   June [...]

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CARLISLE CATHEDRAL BELL EXHIBITION, MAY/JUNE 2026

David Steel, Tower Captain, Carlisle Cathedral writes: HEAVY METAL – THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGERS The bell exhibition at the Cathedral is now ended and [...]

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