Could I be a ringer?

Yes, you probably could.  Bell ringing is great fun, and many ringers get the chance to ring in towers all over the world.  You don't need to be very strong to ring bells, nor do you need to be an experienced musician. Children as young as nine years old can learn to ring. It is easier to ring at the Cathedral, however, if you are a bit bigger. We suggest young people wait until they are over 14. 

If you can count, then you know all the mathematics you need to be a change ringer. To be a good ringer, you need to be prepared to work in a team, to practise and make a firm commitment to ringing at the Cathedral (on Sundays) after you've been taught. You also need to be willing to climb the 137 steps up the Cathedral tower to the ringing room.

Worcester Cathedral is unique in having a purpose-built Teaching Centre. At the Teaching Centre, you will be taught by experienced ringers and will begin to learn on one of 8 special training bells, linked to computers. These recreate the experience of having highly skilled ringers working with you. It is like a flight simulator, and you can practise before you are ready to ring the Cathedral bells.

It does not take long before trainee ringers are ready to ring the real bells, and be heard by thousands across the city.  The Teaching Centre runs training courses for new ringers.  People who successfully complete the courses are awarded a Certificate and have the opportunity to join the Cathedral Guild of Bellringers who are committed to ring the bells every week.

If you would like to know more...

Please contact Bernard Taylor who is the Secretary of the Cathedral's Bellringers.

mailto:bhtaylor@bloomberg.net

Phone 01531 650888

You are welcome to come and watch us ring, and please get in touch. We look forward to meeting you!