For the Mavis Whitehead Trophy - 17th October 2026
The 2026 venue for the contest will be Hursley. Previously, they were the hosts of a National 12 Bell Eliminator in 2023
With the bells being quite light, they are an ideal ring to host the South East 12 Bell.
Bell | Weight | Note | Date | Founder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Treble | 3-1-13 | C# | 2006 | Whitechapel Bell Foundry |
2 | 3–1–8 | B | 2006 | Whitechapel Bell Foundry |
3 | 3–1–27 | A# | 1989 | Whitechapel Bell Foundry |
4 | 3–1–21 | G# | 1989 | Whitechapel Bell Fonudry |
5 | 3–2–17 | F# | 1923 | Gillett & Johnston |
6 | 3–2–16 | E# | 1923 | Gillett & Johnston |
7 | 3–3–16 | D# | 1923 | Gillett & Johnston |
8 | 4–0–27 | C# | 1835 | W & J Taylor |
9 | 4–0–22 | B | 1835 | W & J Taylor |
10 | 6–2–15 | A# | 1616 | John Wallis |
11 | 8–0–22 | G# | 1616 | John Wallis |
Tenor | 13–3–26 | F# | 1923 | Gillett & Johnston |
For parking details click here.
Toilets available throughout the day in the Parish Hall or the local pubs.
The King’s Head, opposite the Church, and The Dolphin along the main road towards Hursley are the only two pubs in Hursley and have been warned to expect thirsty ringers on the day!
To see the map click here.
Hursley church is located at the north end of Hursley village, about 5 miles west of Winchester.
The church is easily accessible via road and there is a regular bus service from Winchester. There are good rail services to Winchester throughout the day.
Coming from Winchester, from M3 junction 11 take the Hockley Link Rd to the roundabout and then follow Badge Farm Rd north until the A3090 (signposted Hursley). Follow the A3090 for approximately 5 miles until you reach Hursley.
Please note that no parking will be available directly next to the church.
Parking will be available in the IBM car park, which is accessible via Hursley Park Road, just out of the village to the north.
IBM has kindly allowed us to use their East Car Park (postcode SO21 2JN). Use the IBM Main entrance, at the Winchester end of the village (What3 words: pocketed.dragonfly.translate). From the entrance follow Hursley Park Road to the mini roundabout, turn left and follow the road around to find the East car park further down on the left (red arrows on map below). From the car park there is a pedestrian exit that leads to the Church and Parish Hall, past other private property (indicated by blue arrow).
Look out for the 12 Bell signs and Marshalls to help you on the day.
Use of the IBM car park is on the understanding that it is on private property and that users do so at their own risk and that they observe the on-site cautions about speed limits, speed bumps and indicated parking spaces.
On the day of the competition, an indicative running order will be as follows:
Hot food and drink available in the Parish Hall. Cash is preferred for purchases. If you remember please bring your own recyclable cup for drinks.
The draw will take place in the Nave of the church.
Team 1 - 1100 - 1130
Team 2 - 1130 - 1200
Team 3 - 1200 - 1230
Team 4 - 1230 - 1300
Team 5 - 1300 - 1330
Team 6 - 1330 - 1400
Team 7 - 1400 - 1430
Team 8 - 1430 - 1500
Team 9 - 1500 - 1530
Lunch (soup and sandwiches) available in the Church. Alternatively the King’s Head and the Dolphin will welcome you
Results announced, subject to when judges have made their decisions. Presentation of the Mavis Whitehead Trophy
Hot food and drink available in the Parish Hall.
Cash is preferred for purchases. If you remember please bring your own recyclable cup for drinks.
Lunch (soup and sandwiches) available in the Church.
Alternatively the King’s Head and the Dolphin will welcome you
Teas and cakes available in the church from 3pm.
Opposite the church and serving food and drink all day.
A short walk down the high steet from the church, and serving food and drink all day.
The closest station to the Cathedral is Portsmouth Harbour. It is located next to Gunwharf Quays shopping centre.
You can walk to the Cathedral in approximately 15 mins from this station.
The main station in the city is Portsmouth & Southsea station, which is located in the main shopping area in the centre of the city.
Walking to the Cathedral from this station will take slightly longer – approximately 20 mins
We highly recommend the Portsmouth Park & Ride, accessible from jct 1 of the M275 (Tipner Road) which is very cheap. There are also multiple car parks within a short walking distance of the Cathedral, as well as on street parking in the local vicinity.
The park & ride is easily accessed from the M275 on the way into the city.
Only £4 for the day and buses run every 15 minutes from 8:15am until 7:15pm.
The park & ride to The Hard Interchange is only 11mins, and then the Cathedral is a 15min easy walk.
2 mins walk
Directly across the road from the Cathedral, but with limited parking.
5 mins walk
St Thomas’s Street is the road on the north side of the Cathedral. There is a small car park in the University building at the top of St Thomas’s Street, just off St George’s Road.
10 mins walk
Gun Wharf Quays is the main shopping and eating area in Portsmouth, with plenty of secure underground parking.