Bell Ringing at St Peter, Astley

Church Photo

Bells 6

Tenor Weight 14-0-0

Practice Times No Practice

Sunday Service Ringing 0945-1030 (2nd)

Location SO787676 SatNav Lat/Lon 52.30619, -2.31336 Map

Peals Felstead Peals

Notes

Improvements completed in 2011 see the drive tarmaced and the small car park by the Church re-laid. Disabled toilet and access to the Church has been provided which may be helpful to ringers friends. First floor ringing room. The key to the tower is available from tower corespondent who will also brief ringers with regard to the clock mechanism.

The local public house is the Hampstal Inn in the Burf part of the village which is down by the river, they also serve meals. St.Peter's is also famous for being the birthplace of Frances Ridley Havergal, Victorian hymn writer and poetess. In the area is Witley Court (English Heritage) the baroque church adjoining it has been fully restored.

Enquiries

Visiting ringers or anyone wishing to learn to ring tower bells should contact the correspondent listed on this website.

All other matters relating to this Church such as Service times Weddings Funerals and Baptisms should be addressed to the local parish office. The telephone number and other details can be found via this link.

Checked June-2023