Buckland Newton (Holy Rood)

Learn to ring

We welcome learners of all ages.  If you would like to learn to ring or simply come along for a taster session to see what it’s like, please use the contact form below to message our tower captain, Nick Baker.

You’ll also find some more information about what’s involved on this page, here.

Buckland Newton Church tower with cherry blossom bloomimg
Photo: Andy Waring

Local conditions can affect ringing times greatly so you are advised to contact the tower first if you are planning to visit.

Branch: Dorchester 
Bells:6 bells. 15‑1‑26 cwt (1,734 lb, 787 kg) in E.
Practice:Weds 2nd, 3rd, and 4th 19:30 – 21:00. 
Sunday:By arrangement. 
Access:Access via stairs or steps 
Location: Grid ref: ST687052
Lat/long: 50.846130,-2.445110
Post code: DT2 7BX
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Dove:dove.ccbr.org.uk
BellBoard:bb.ringingworld.co.uk
Felstead: felstead.cccbr.org.uk
Deanery: Dorchester 

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