Tankersley Church Bells

02/05/2026

We are proud of the clean and tidy belfry at St Peter's, Tankersley. The bells here were cast 1560, 1628 and 1729. The wooden frame dates from the early 1800's. The large wheels and iron bell straps would have been made locally. Everything is at least 200 years old and hasn't been modernised.
We like to call Tankersley bells a 'quirky heritage ring'.
If you would like to learn to ring them, get in touch with us: [email protected]

13/04/2026

Its lighter nights now and its a bit warmer. Maybe you are wondering what to do on an evening. How about learning to ring church bells? If not send it on to someone you know who might.
In our United Benefice we have a three bell tower at St Peter's Tankersley and an Eight bell tower at St Leonard's Wortley.
The same team of ringers keep the bells ringing in both churches.
This is a Discover Bellringing video produced by the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers.
Please contact us if you fancy having a go:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Discovering the enjoyment, adventure and excitment of learning to ring bells for all ages.

12/02/2026

We were pleased to welcome a team of visiting ringers to St Peter’s this evening.
Our bells were rung full circle between 5.30pm and 6pm. Did you hear them ringing out in the darkness.
Having visiting teams is something bell ringing teams do, and we in turn go ringing at other churches.
If you are interested in learning more, come to ring the pancake bell on Shrove Tuesday at 10.15am.
See the post below

09/02/2026

It's a week away, Ring the Pancake Bell on Shrove Tuesday 17th February, 10.15 onwards to 11.30 am at St Peter's. See you there

11/01/2026

A Date for your Diary - Pancake Day
Come along to St Peter's on Pancake Day Shrove Tuesday 17th February and have a go at ringing The Pancake Bell.
Open to everyone to have a go under the supervision of our bell ringers. There will be freshly cooked pancakes and refreshments to make your visit even better. It is in half-term so bring the family with you.
You can find out more about bell ringing while you are there.
The Pancake Bell is an old traditional in churches. A tower bell was rung on Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) at 11 AM to call people to confession ("shrive") before Lent, also signalling them to use up rich foods like eggs and fats by making pancakes, with traditions including pancake races.
Tankersley church did carry out this bell ringing tradition in the past and the church members and the bell ringers have revived it in recent years.

23/12/2025

The bell ringers at St Peter's would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

22/12/2025

Atmospheric photo of St Peter’s taken as we arrived for ringing on the winter solstice.

03/11/2025

Its getting closer to Christmas when cards and carols mention Christmas bells. Please get in touch with us and begin your journey learning to ring church bells at Wortley or Tankersley or both.

02/09/2025

St Peter's Tankersley is part of a United Benefice with Thurgoland and Wortley churches.
Our ringing friends at St Leonard's are holding a tower open day as part of Heritage Open Days on Saturday 20th September.
There will be information about bell ringing and how to learn to ring as well as an opportunity to climb the ladders up to the clock and the bells.
This poster has the details.

15/08/2025

The bells were ringing this evening for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The ringing was part of a national event where church bells all over the UK rang at the same time to mark the event.
Ringers from Tankersley and Wortley took part.
More information with this link to Bellboard:
https://bb.ringingworld.co.uk/view.php?id=1876976