
Welcome to the Winchester District
Winchester District is the largest of the eight districts which make up the Winchester and Portsmouth Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers.
The aim of this site is to provide information and news for district ringers and also for visitors, who are always welcome at any event or practice.
The map below shows all the towers in the District where bells are rung full circle.
Winchester District Calendar (includes Guild events)
Winchester District Officers
Chairman: | |
Secretary: | |
Treasurer: | |
Ringing Masters: | |
Guild Executive Committee: | |
District Webmaster: | |
Acting District Newsletter Editor | |
Independent Examiner: |
Winchester District Towers
Tower, Bells and Postcode | Ringing Times | Contact |
SO21 1DB |
||
SO51 0HN |
Contact John Dodd - Telephone: 01794 341279 Address: The Clock House, Church Lane, Awbridge, Romsey, SO51 0HN Email: Use Form |
|
SO21 3RT |
Contact Nicola Plummer - Address: 3, Gravel Lane, Barton Stacey, Winchester, SO21 3RQ Tel: 01962 760736 Email use form: |
|
SO24 0AD |
Ropley (band) Ringing Times at Bishop’s Sutton - Sundays: None. Occasional Sundays at Bishop’s Sutton, check with Tower Secretary Practices: None Bishops Sutton Ringing Times - Sundays: 10:30 -11:00Practice: 4th Thursday (check with Tower Secretary) |
Contact Heather Saltmarsh - Telephone: 01420 568175 Address: 11 Bernard Avenue, Four Marks, Alton GU34 5DQ Email: Use Form |
SO50 6BN |
Bishopstoke Ringing Times - Sunday: 10:00am – 10:45. Ringing on 1st Sundays is a quarter peal attempt. Practice: Thursday. ‘Double jabbed’ visitors are now welcome, as are ringers who are too young to have had a COVID vaccination. |
Contact Ann LeMarechal - Telephone: 023 8061 5559 Address: 9 Buckland Close, Eastleigh, SO50 4RD Email: Use Form |
SO20 8AA |
Broughton Bell Ringing Times -
|
|
SO24 9TT |
Brown Candover Ringing Times - Sundays: 10.30 (2nd), 9.00 (4th) PLEASE CHECK Practices: Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm PLEASE CHECK To check ringing please get in touch: |
Contact Peter Willis - Address: 12 Majestic Road, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, Hants RG22 4XD Telephone: 07776 101595 Email: Use Form |
SO21 3RB |
Contact Nicola Plummer - Address: 3, Gravel Lane, Barton Stacey, Winchester, SO21 3RQ Tel: 01962 760736 Email use form: |
|
SO24 0PY |
Bell Ringing Times at Cheriton - Sundays: ringing by arrangement Practices: Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 |
|
SO21 2AR |
Bell Ringing Times at Compton - Sundays: No regular ringing Practices: No practice night Visitng bands are welcome to book the bells but there is no schedule of ringing as there is currently no band. |
|
SO21 2PZ |
Bell Ringing Times at Crawley - Sundays: 1st Sunday (and sometimes others) by arrangement – ring tower secretary Practices: Tuesday |
Contact Amanda Bayford - Telephone: 01962 776861 Address: Cob House, Crawley, Winchester, SO21 2PZ Email: Use Form |
SP5 1LG |
East Tytherley Ringing Times - Sundays: 10:00-10:30. 6 ringers with masks in ringing room.Practices: Thursday 7:00-7:45. 6 ringers with masks in ringing room. |
Contact Jen Churchill - Telephone: 01794 340600 Address: Bench Mark Cottage, East Dean, Salisbury, SP5 1HJ Email: Use Form |
SO51 6DR |
||
SO21 1EH |
||
SO51 0QP |
Farley Chamberlayne Bell Ringing Times - Sundays: 10.40-11.00 (2nd only), phone to confirm Practices: None reported |
Contact John Rawson-Smith - Address: Churchers Barn, Dores Lane, Braishfield, Romsey, SO51 0QJ Telephone: 01794 368410 Email: Use Form |
SO23 7JX |
||
SO20 6LJ |
||
SO21 2JB |
Hursley Bell Ringing Times - Sunday: 8.50 (1st and 3rd), 10.10 (2nd, 4th and 5th). Practice Night: Friday Ringing at Hursley has no restrictions but we request that people have a negative lateral flow test before they come ringing and don’t come at all if feeling unwell. |
|
SO20 6NU |
||
SO23 7QL |
King’s Worthy Ringing Times - Sunday: 9.30am Practice: Monday 7.45pm (advisable to contact the Tower Captain Jonathan Smith if intending to come along). |
|
SO51 0JJ |
Lockerley Ringing Times - Sundays: 9.45am on 1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Lateral flow test required. Masks worn whilst ringing. Practices: None at present |
Contact Jen Churchill - Telephone: 01794 340600 Address: Bench Mark Cottage, East Dean, Salisbury, SP5 1HJ Email: Use Form |
SO51 0LL |
||
SO24 9AG |
New Alresford Ringing Times - Sundays: 8.45am, contact Tower Sec for evening service Practices: Friday 7.30-9.00pm Although we are an upstairs ringing chamber, we have extractor fans and open the windows to ensure good ventilation. |
Contact Elizabeth Johnson - Address: Kent Cottage, Haig, Road, Alresford, SO24 9LX Telephone: 01962 733266 |
SO50 9NW |
North Stoneham Bell Ringing Times - Sundays: 10am phone to confirm Practices: Tuesday, phone to confirm |
|
SO24 9TH |
Northington Bell Ringing Times - Sundays: 10.30 am (1st and 3rd) check with Peter Willis of Ellisfield for service ringing. No Practice at Present |
Contact Peter Willis - Address: 12 Majestic Road, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, Hants RG22 4XD Telephone: 07776 101595 Email: Use Form |
SO24 9DY |
Old Alresford Ringing Times - Sundays: 1st Sunday 10:15 – 11:00 Practices: None We have an extract fan and also leave the door open to ensure good ventilation |
|
SO24 0RB |
Contact Elizabeth Johnson - Address: Kent Cottage, Haig, Road, Alresford, SO24 9LX Telephone: 01962 733266 |
|
SO21 1LR |
Owslebury Ringing Times - Sundays: 10.30 – 11.00 (check with Tower Contact to confirm)Practices: None Occasional special rings including visitors only. |
Contact Anthony Manship - Telephone: 01962 777264 Address: The Old Shop, Main Road, Owslebury, Winchester SO21 1LU Email: Use Form |
RG25 2EH |
Preston Candover Ringing Times - Sundays: 9.00 am (2nd), 10.30 am (4th) – check with Peter Willis of Ellisfield for service ringing Practices: None Reported |
Contact Peter Willis - Address: 12 Majestic Road, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, Hants RG22 4XD Telephone: 07776 101595 Email: Use Form |
SO51 8NG |
Romsey Ringing Times - Sunday: 8.45-9.30am & 5.45-6.30pm (contact Tower Secretary to confirm evening ringing) Often a quarter peal attempt in the evening on the 1st Sunday of the month. Practice Night: Wednesday, 7.30-9.00pm |
Contact Jennifer Herriott - Telephone: 07590 490446 / 01794 501249 Address: Pencae, Mill Lane, Romsey, SO51 8EQ Email: Use Form |
![]() |
Ropley (band) Ringing Times at Bishop’s Sutton - Sundays: None. Occasional Sundays at Bishop’s Sutton, check with Tower Secretary Practices: None |
Contact Heather Saltmarsh - Telephone: 01420 568175 Address: 11 Bernard Avenue, Four Marks, Alton GU34 5DQ Email: Use Form |
SO51 6FN |
Sherfield Englinsh Ringing Times - Sundays: 10.30 -11.00. Organised band with face coverings. Practices: None |
Contact Martin Daniels - Telephone: 01794 322105 Address: Homelands, Slab Lane, West Wellow, Romsey, SO51 6BY Email: Use Form |
SO21 2NR |
Sparsholt Ringing Times - Sundays: 9.30 – 10:00 twice a month. Practices: Monday 7.30pm for 45 minutes. Not Bank Holiday Mondays Masks required whilst ringing. |
Contact Jenny Watson - Telephone: 01962 808167 Address: 5 Branksome Close, Winchester, Hants SO22 5PZ Email: Use Form |
SO20 6HE |
||
SO24 0ND |
Tichbourne Ringing by Arrangement - Sundays: 4th Sunday: 5-00 – 6.00pm (Usually a quarter peal attempt by the New Alresford band) Practice: None As a ground floor ring with a door opening direct on to the churchyard, there is plenty of fresh air and the ventilation is excellent. |
|
SO21 1NS |
Twyford Ringing Times - Sundays: 10.30 am – 11.00 am Practices: Tues 7.30 – 8.30pm (occasional, please ring to check |
|
SO23 9LG |
Winchester Cathedral Ringing Times - Sundays: see Cathedral Diary Practices: Wednesday details on Cathedral Diary CHECK CATHEDRAL DIARY FOR ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS |
|
SO23 9LG |
Winchester College Ringing Times - Sundays: None reported Practices: Tuesday 4-30 to 5-30 (term-time only, contact Tower Sec) |
|
SO21 3PE |
Wonston Bell Ringing Times - Sundays: 10.30-11.00am Practices: Sat 10-11.30.(please ring us to confirm) |