Festive Handbell Ringing in the Church
Enjoy the festive sounds of the Launton Handbell ringers in the beautiful acoustics of the Priory Church.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Enjoy the festive sounds of the Launton Handbell ringers in the beautiful acoustics of the Priory Church between 11.30am and 12.15pm. Wrap up warm and take a pew to enjoy their beautiful music. Don’t miss the house - which will be all dressed up for an Arthurian Christmas - before or afterwards.
Normal admission prices apply, no booking needed.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Families are welcome
- Meeting point
Start your day at visitor reception. After going through visitor reception head to the church to hear the handbells.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather. The church is an unheated medieval building, accessed across an uneven paddock which is very wet in winter.
- Accessibility
The church has one stone step up into it. There are uneven stone flags, including carved grave stones, on the floor of the church. The church is accessed across the paddock, which can be very wet in winter, and across a road. Please take care.
- Other
There is no need to book, just head in, take a pew, and relax. People will be coming in and out during the performance.
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