
The bells
The Hexham Abbey Bell Ringers are a committed band who support the Sunday services and can ring for weddings and occasional celebratory services. They rehearse on Thursday evenings.
Hexham has Ten Bells:
| Bell | Note | Weight | Founder | Year |
| Treble | G# | 5-0-21 | Whitechapel | 1999 |
| 2nd | F# | 5-1-03 | Whitechapel | 1999 |
| 3rd | E | 5-1-0 | T. Lester | 1742 |
| 4th | D# | 5-2-0 | T. Mears | 1836 |
| 5th | C# | 6-0-0 | Mears and Stainbank | 1884 |
| 6th | B | 6-2-2 | Whitechapel | 1977 |
| 7th | A | 9-0-0 | Mears and Stainbank | 1884 |
| 8th | G# | 11-0-0 | T. Mears | 1801 |
| 9th | F# | 13-1-0 | Mears and Stainbank | 1884 |
| Tenor | E | 21-1-16 | Mears and Stainbank | 1924 |
Ringing Times:
| Sunday Services | 9.15 am to 9.55 am | *5.30 pm to 6.25 pm |
| Thursday Practice | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
*The Sunday evening ringing on the first Sunday of each month usually takes the form of a quarter peal attempt.
Advanced Practices at Hexham Abbey are on Tuesdays (usually last in month) and start at 7.30pm
The bells are available for visiting bands and occasionally for peal attempts.
More information may be found here…