Daventry Branch Church Bell Ringers

14/05/2026

Visit Daventry tower during half term to discover more….

🔔 Ever Wondered What Happens at the Top of the Stairs? 🔔

​Get ready to see Daventry from a whole new perspective! We’re throwing open the doors to the Holy Cross Bell Tower for a special Open Day, and you’re invited to step inside one of the town’s most iconic landmarks.

​Whether you're a history buff, a curious local, or just looking for a unique Tuesday outing, this is your chance to go behind the scenes.

​🗓️ When?
​Tuesday, 26th May
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

​✨ Why you should come:
​The View: Capture stunning panoramic shots of Daventry you won't get anywhere else. 📸
​The History: Discover the secrets of the tower and the ancient art of bell ringing. 📜
​The Experience: Meet our friendly team, see the bells up close, and maybe even find a new hobby! 🎵

​📍 Location: Holy Cross Church, Daventry.
🎟️ Admission: Just bring your curiosity!

​Don't miss out on this rare "peak" into our local heritage

02/03/2026

Recent Ringing
There was a peal at Daventry that wished Stella Baker a happy 90th birthday. Hannah and Miles, her grandchildren rang in the peal, which was of Stedman Caters.

https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/view.php?id=1943187

Picture Description
Daventry church, a Georgian building in local ironstone, The tower rises from the central bay of the frontage, which has a porch and a pediment. The tower is topped by a spire with a clock in the lowest level of the spire. It stands on a street with a large bush to one side. Above there is a blue sky with fluffy clouds bunched to the right of the image.

18/01/2026

18/01/2026

Did you hear the bells ringing at Holy Cross Church yesterday afternoon and evening?

36 Bell Ringers from Daventry, Heyford, Flore, Welton, Weedon, Byfield, Badby, Bugbrooke & Whilton came together for our Daventry branch AGM. We enjoyed afternoon ringing followed by sandwiches, cake & tea and AGM together in the church hall, with more evening ringing.

We are always looking for Bell Ringers to join our friendly bands. Have you learned to ring in the past and would be interested to come back? Or would you like to find out more about becoming a new learner? We would love to hear from you.

Please get in touch - DM using messenger or email [email protected]

05/01/2026

Welcome to the Daventry Branch Bell Ringers page of the Peterborough Diocesan Guild.
Our branch consists of 25 towers around the Daventry area with over 100 ringers aging from 9 to 99.
If you would like to learn to ring, return to ringing or just want to know what happens to make bells ring, please contact us using our email contact ([email protected])