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Festive Handbell Ringing in the Church

Fancy some festive cheer? Come and listen to the Launton Handbell Ringers in the Priory Church!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Enjoy the festive sounds of the Launton Handbell Ringers in the beautiful acoustics of the Priory Church between 11.30am and 12.30pm. Wrap up warm and take a pew to enjoy their beautiful music. Don’t miss the house - which will be all dressed up for an Arthurian Christmas - before or afterwards.

Normal admission prices apply, no booking needed.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

The church is accessed across the paddock, which can be very wet in winter, and across a road. Please take care. There is a threshold ramp into the church and inside there are uneven flagstones. For more information please see our AccessAble guide, or get in touch with us via phone or email: 01327861900; canonsashby@nationaltrust.org.uk

Meeting point

Start your day at visitor reception. After going through visitor reception head to the church to hear the handbells.

Suitability for children

Families are welcome

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather. The church is an unheated medieval building, accessed across an uneven paddock which is very wet in winter.

Other

There is no need to book, just head in, take a pew, and relax. People will be coming in and out during the performance.

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