Barnet Guild of Bellringers

There have been bells at St John the Baptist since at least 1423. We know this because the records show that the congregation was excommunicated that year for failing to ring the bells when the Archbishop passed through Barnet! For many years there were six bells. When the church was expanded and substantially remodelled in 1875 a new tower was built and two bells were added to make a ring of eight. The eight bells were recast in 1892. The bells are tuned in the key of “D”. The Tenor weighs 22-3-15 (bell weights are traditionally given in hundredweights, quarters and pounds).

We are an active and enthusiastic local band. The Barnet Bellringers would like to extend a warm invitation to everyone interested in learning more about the bells or having a try to come along on a Monday evening and see what we are up to.

Ringing Times

Sunday service ringing is from 8.55 – 9.30 AM and for the Evensong service.

Practice is every Monday evening from 7.30 - 9.00 PM

As well as regular weekly ringing the bells are rung on other occasions throughout the year. They are rung for additional services in the church calendar, for weddings,
funerals and other special events in both the church and wider community, for civic and Royal occasions and a few times a year for peals or by visiting ringers.

How to Contact Us

For ringing related enquiries email barnetbells@gmail.com.  Otherwise please contact the church directly using the contact tab on our website.