Cathedral Bells

Our bells are rung regularly for Cathedral services and secular events of local and national significance. They are the loudest of the servants that proclaim the presence and vitality of this marvellous building, and they are the oldest ring of ten bells in the world. They were augmented from six bells to ten bells in 1678. The largest weighs 19 cwt (965 kg) and is nearly 500 years old.

The bells are rung by a committed band of volunteers on Tuesday evenings and Sundays. One member of the Cathedral band has been ringing here for 60 years, whilst several others have a service record that spans two or three decades.  Our aim is to be amongst the best Sunday Service bands in the country, fulfilling the needs of the Cathedral by ringing for appropriate occasions.

Visit the Derby Derby Cathedral Bellringers website for further information and a bellringing schedule.

Experienced ringers are always very welcome to join us and for those who have never witnessed bell ringing first hand we organise Tower Open Days and visits to the Ringing Room by arrangement. We are particularly keen to welcome those who may have an interest in learning how to ring and thereby help to maintain one of the great English traditions.

Visiting bands of bell ringers from the Diocese and further afield are invited to ring on our bells, particularly on a Sunday before Choral Evensong. Please contact the RingingMaster@derbycathedralbells.org.uk.

Bell ringing times

Practice nights are Tuesday’s from 19:30 - 21:00. If you arrive late please phone the number posted on the tower door to gain access.

Sunday ringing is 10:00 - 10:45 & 16:30 for Evensong.

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Derby Cathedral,

18-19 Iron Gate,

Derby,

DE1 3GP

Call: 01332 341201

Email: office@derbycathedral.org

We're open

Sunday 08:30 – 18:15
Monday 08:30 – 18:30
Tuesday 08:30 – 18:30
Wednesday 08:30 – 18:00
Thursday 08:30 – 18:30
Friday 08:30 – 17:00
Saturday 09:00 – 17:00

Please check the Visit page for up to date information.

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