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