Bristol branch covers the centre of the city and its southern and western suburbs, bordering the Bristol Channel and Bath and Wells DA. To the north lies the Bristol Rural branch. There are rings from five to twelve bells available although not all are rung regularly. Although the Cathedral occupies a central site on College Green perhaps the most visually impressive tower is that of St Mary, Redcliffe (pictured) situated near to Brunel's Temple Meads railway station.
Note: The city boasts an unusually high concentration of towers and is thus extremely popular with outings. In order to ensure that this is not to the detriment of the local inhabitants the branch operates a co-ordination scheme. Prospective outing arrangers are advised to contact the city tours organiser directly via email or via the branch contact before attempting to organise anything.
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In view of the current situation with Coronavirus Covid-19 you should ignore any ringing times given in this list. All practices and Sunday service ringing have been cancelled in accordance with Government regulations and Central Council advice.
Abbots Leigh, Holy Trinity [BS8 3QU] affiliated, 6 bells, 11cwt tenor.
Sunday: by arrangement. Practice: Thursday by arrangement
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Brislington, St Luke [BS4 5AZ] affiliated, 6 bells, 14cwt tenor.
Sunday: 9:30. Practice: Monday 19:30 Website
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Bristol, All Saints [BS1 1JG] always available toilet, 8 bells, 16cwt tenor.
Sunday: second 10:30. Practice: by arrangement . Tower Contact
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Bristol, Cathedral Church of the Holy & Undivided Trinity [BS1 5TL] affiliated, kitchen facilities, always available toilet, 8 bells, 21cwt tenor.
Sunday: 9:30. Practice: Friday third 19:30 confirm first Website
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Bristol, Christ Church with St Ewen [BS1 2EJ] no toilet, 10 bells, 20cwt tenor.
Sunday: not second 10:30. Practice: Monday second 19:30 . Tower Contact
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Bristol, Ss Philip and Jacob [BS2 0ET] affiliated, kitchen facilities, always available toilet, 8 bells, 19cwt tenor.
Practice: Tuesday 19:00 confirm first
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Bristol, St James (Priory) [BS1 3NZ] affiliated, always available toilet, 10 bells, 27cwt tenor. Leased to the Little Brothers of Nazareth.
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Bristol, St Mary Redcliffe [BS1 6SJ] affiliated, kitchen facilities, always available toilet, 14 bells, 50cwt tenor.
Sunday: 17:15. Practice: Thursday 19:00
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Bristol, St Michael-on-the-Mount, Without [BS2 8DT] no toilet, 6 bells, 12cwt tenor. Not available. Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance.
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Bristol, St Stephen [BS1 4SR] affiliated, kitchen facilities, always available toilet, 13 bells, 19cwt tenor.
Sunday: 10:00. Practice: Monday not second 19:30 . Tower Contact
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Bristol, St Thomas the Martyr [BS1 6JG] affiliated, 8 bells, 28cwt tenor. Churches Conservation Trust.
. Tower Contact (Oll7) 947 6262
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Bristol, St Werburgh [BS2 9YT] 6 bells, 12cwt tenor. Not available. Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance.
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Henbury, St Mary the Virgin [BS10 7QF] affiliated, no toilet, 8 bells, 20cwt tenor.
Practice: Wednesday first 19:30 door locked after beginning of practice, bell push or similar outside . Tower Contact O7793 9O5 5l6
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Horfield, Holy Trinity with St Edmund [BS7 8ST] affiliated, 5 bells, 7cwt tenor.
Sunday: 9:30. Practice: Monday 19:30 Website
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Kingsdown, St Matthew [BS6 5TP] affiliated, kitchen facilities, always available toilet, 8 bells, 22cwt tenor. Out of term time contact Philip Pratt - philip@pratt.me.uk.
Sunday: 10:00. Practice: Tuesday 19:30 academic termtime only . Tower Contact
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Knowle, Holy Nativity [BS4 2AG] affiliated, kitchen facilities, always available toilet, 8 bells, 12cwt tenor.
Sunday: 9:30. Practice: Monday 19:30 . Tower Contact (Oll7) 97l 3645
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Southville, St Paul [BS3 1DG] kitchen facilities, always available toilet, 6 bells, 7cwt tenor.
Sunday: confirm first. Practice: Wednesday 19:30 . Tower Contact O77l8 O92ll9
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Stapleton, Holy Trinity [BS16 1AR] affiliated, no toilet, 6 bells, 13cwt tenor, anticlockwise circle.
Sunday: 10:00. Practice: Wednesday 19:30 . Tower Contact (Oll7) 94O O232
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Stoke Bishop, St Mary Magdalene [BS9 1QJ] affiliated, kitchen facilities, limited availability toilet, 6 bells, 7¾cwt tenor.
Practice: Thursday fourth 19:30 Website
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Westbury-on-Trym, Holy and Undivided Trinity [BS9 3EQ] affiliated, kitchen facilities, limited availability toilet, 6 bells, 21¼cwt tenor.
Sunday: 9:30; 18:00. Practice: Tuesday 19:30 Website. Tower Contact O7899 722286
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