What is the MRDC?

This exciting new facility is one of three in the world offering bell ringers from complete novice to accomplished ringer, the opportunity to learn and improve their skill.

There are 8 training bells attached to a computer system.  Bells can be rung individually or altogether for change ringing.

With Heritage Lottery Funding we will be developing an exhibition about ringing.

What Can You Do There?

Learn to ring if you have never rung before.

Develop skills if you are already a skilled ringer.

Taster sessions for groups such as scouts, business team building events and U3A .

Contacting and Visiting the Centre

Nikki Thomas is the Centre’s  Manager.  If you would like to come and have a look round,  want to learn to ring,  or are a ringer who wants specific training then you should contact her to make suitable arrangements – to email her click here.

Further information can also be found at the MRDC website or at the MRDC Facebook Page MRDC Facebook Page

Visitors to the centre can see the impressive boards recording the first ever peal and other performances dating from 1715.

The training bells have already been effectively used to teach many new recruits to help with ringing for the centenary of the Armistice.

Groups are welcome to arrange a visit where you can try ringing for yourself and step back in time and discover the history of bell-ringing in Norwich.

Located at St. Peter Mancroft in the centre of Norwich, Access is via the Ringers’ Door at the base of the tower, or via the door inside the church in the south west corner. The centre is reached by climbing a short spiral staircase with wide steps.  There are handrails for your support.

Forthcoming Events

The MRDC holds a busy schedule of events. Further details can be found at the MRDC website or at the MRDC Facebook page MRDC Facebook Page