National 12 Bell Striking Contest

Information to help you plan your visit -

Pre-registration - register to attend the competition and pre-order food, beer tokens, etc. Note that while the Cathedral will be open to the public during the event, registration must be completed to purchase drinks and to gain access to the bell tower.

Registration and Bookings

Local Information

Bury St Edmunds is a lovely market town, with plenty to do for non-ringers. The Abbey Gardens, behind the Cathedral, contain the Abbey ruins to explore and a play area for children. The Tourist Information Point, in the Cathedral Shop, is a 1 min walk from the Norman Tower.

Parking

The cheapest (and closest) long stay parking is at Ram Meadow (IP33 1XT) which is a 10 minute walk from the Norman Tower. Charges: up to 3 hours £3.00, all day £3.50. RingGo (cashless parking) location code 4483

National 12 Bell Striking Contest

Registration and pre-booking

The final of the National 12 Bell Striking Contest is being held at St Edmundsbury Cathedral on 26 June 2027.

The Cathedral will be open to the public during the competition. However, you must be registered to gain access to the Norman Tower and also to purchase drinks from the bar in the Cathedral.

Pre-ordering of goods will help us anticapte demand at the event and speed up registration on the day. On successful completion of registration, you will be sent a confirmation email, along with attached vouchers for the goods ordered.