St Matthew’s Bells
The bells in the St Matthew’s tower are of historic significance, having previously been mounted in St Thomas a Becket church. One of them is thought to be over 500 years old. See here for more information.
They are much in demand by bell ringing groups from all over the country. However, being situated in a residential district, the PCC does not permit them to be rung every week and they are usually rung only by the Widcombe Branch of the Bath and Wells Diocesan Association of Change Ringers. This group is not linked to the church in anyway, other than by their use of the bells. For more information and to enquire about learning to ring, see here.
Bell ringing dates are included in our calendar whenever possible. Upcoming dates are also shown below.
- 1-2.30pm Sunday 13 October 2024
- 1-2.30pm Sunday 27 October 2024
- 7-8.30pm Thursday 21 November 2024
- 10.11.30am Saturday 21 December 2024