Young people in ringing

Join hundreds of young ringers up and down the country. It's fun, challenging, active and has the opportunity to visit loads of new places with lots of new people.

Most bell ringers learn as young people, and many have continued their whole life. In most bell towers you can learn to ring from age 11, as it is much more about technique than strength.

Once you can ring the basics, there are local young ringers groups to join which have social trips and events to meet friends and have fun.

Information for parents

Bell ringing can be an enjoyable and enriching hobby for young people. They are also fast learners and can progress to being some of the best bell ringers.

Careful tuition is used to minimise the risks associated with bell ringing. Bells can be dangerous instruments however accidents are very rare. Tutors are accredited to the Integrated Teacher Training Scheme and must attend a one-day seminar and carry out two years of supervised teaching before certification.

Bell ringers have comprehensive and well established systems for child protection. Individual church authorities set policies for each church, but the national guidance is widely adhered to.

We hope you will support your child in learning to ring. You are strongly encouraged to attend a teaching session to meet the other ringers and experience bell ringing for yourself.