A PIECE OF HISTORY

In 1645, the bells may have been removed by Cromwell’s troops and melted down to make munitions.

A PIECE OF HISTORY

The Rev. Charles Lewis in 1916 published a Christmas carol called ‘Ring, Ring the bells.’

A PIECE OF HISTORY

Holy Trinity Church, Horfield has the smallest bell tower in Bristol - the only one with just five bells.

A PIECE OF HISTORY

Two angels are depicted in stained glass in the upper part of the west window of the ringing chamber.

A PIECE OF HISTORY

Holy Trinity Church, Horfield has the smallest bell tower in Bristol - the only one with just five bells.

A PIECE OF HISTORY

The west tower is the oldest part of the church visible today. The three oldest bells were cast in 1773.

A PIECE OF HISTORY

Part of the old circular churchyard was lost when Wellington Hill was widened in 1937.

Contact

How to find us

Horfield Parish Church is in the district of Horfield in Bristol - (a city in the south-west of England, UK). It is located the junction of Kellaway Avenue and Wellington Hill.

For those coming by car, please note that the small car park in Wellington Hill next to the church belongs to the Manor Farm Boys' club. It's usually possible to park on the un-adopted road to the east of the church, or in the church hall car park (opposite the church, in Wellington Hill).

Do not park on Horfield Common, as wheel-clamping is in force.

For those coming by public transport, routes 20, 73, 75, 76, 77, 99, 309 and 310 (First Bus) and 586 and 587 (South Gloucestershire Bus Co.) all stop near to the church.

Contacts

Tower Captain - Katy Murdoch-Davis
Tower Secretary - Katy Murdoch-Davis
Steeple-keeper - Bernie Maddalena

Ringing Times

Practice night is Monday (except bank holidays) 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m .

Visiting ringers are very welcome. If you are interested in learning to ring please contact the tower secretary to make arrangements.

Sunday ringing is at 9:30 a.m.

How to find us

Horfield Parish Church is in the district of Horfield in Bristol - (a city in the south-west of England, UK). It is located the junction of Kellaway Avenue and Wellington Hill 43 Wellington Hill, Bristol BS7 8SP

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