We are the local band of bellringers at St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Tring. We ring for Sunday services, weddings, special occasions and national events — and we are always pleased to welcome new people.

Bellringing is a unique mix of music, rhythm, teamwork and tradition. It is sociable, absorbing and surprisingly challenging, but you do not need to be musical, especially strong, or a regular churchgoer to learn. If you are curious, the best thing to do is come and see what happens in the tower.

Come and see us

New ringers are very welcome, whether you have never touched a bell rope before or are returning after time away. We practise regularly and can help beginners learn safely and steadily.

Find out more in our Join us section, or contact us if you would like to ask a question or arrange a visit.

About the tower

The bells at Tring have a long and fascinating history. You can read more about the tower, bells and clock in the About section.

Weddings and special occasions

We also ring for weddings and other special services at St Peter & St Paul’s. Visit our Weddings page for more information.

Recent News

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A new ringer's story

In May 2023 I climbed the ancient spiral staircase of the Tring tower for the first time and entered a new world beyond my imagining. Since then, it’s been a challenging journey, with a mixture of trepidation, fascination, enjoyment, and frustration. Overall, I’m pleased to be making steady progress. I’ve always found pleasure in hearing church bells. If driving past a ringing tower I would habitually lower the car window to hear better.
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Ringing for the King's Coronation

Ring for The King In Tring! was the enticing recruitment slogan put about by the Tower Captain of Tring tower in preparation for the Coronation of King Charles, I took the opportunity to commit myself to mastering that technique, as so many before me had, of that co-ordination of body and brain that seems so effortless when done by practiced ringers. All I knew then about church bells was hearing their impressive, sonorous sound calling out over the town with their rung messages.
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Visit by Halton explorer scouts

Fifteen members of the 1st Halton (RAF) Red Kite ESU with their leaders climbed the 36 step circular stairs to be welcomed to the ringing room by eight enthusiastic Tring ringers. The fifteen split in to three smaller groups to visit the belfry in turn (more steps up!) where the concept of bells being ‘up’ or ‘down’ was explained, questions answered and, after donning ear defence, a bell was rung to demonstrate ‘full circle’ ringing (the bell rotates on its bearings through a full circle).
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In memoriam — HM Queen Elizabeth II

Ringing for the Platinum Jubilee

Return to ringing after the Covid lockdown

700th Anniversary of Tring's market charter

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