Holy Trinity Church
Horfield, Bristol
Creating connections through the inclusive Catholic tradition in worship, welcome and service
Open Afternoon
Saturday 30th May 2026
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Everyone is welcome to our open afternoon on Saturday 30th May
With free opportunities to try activities in the Church, churchyard and church halls including:
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Bell ringing
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Tai Chi
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Organ playing
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Dance Classes
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and much more...
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Refreshments (tea, coffee and cake) will be served throughout the afternoon in the church. Donations are requested to the work of the Holy Trinity Welcome Project.
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Specific Open Afternoon activities include:
Churchyard History Tour
A guided tour around the churchyard hearing the stories of some of the interesting people buried here. Led by local historian Andy Buchan. Times: 2pm and 3.30pm leaving from the church porch. The tour lasts 30 minutes. The ground can be uneven and there are some trip hazards. Please wear sturdy footwear. This activity is open to all ages. A responsible adult must accompany children. A maximum of 15 people can go on each tour - please sign up on the sheets in the church from 1pm.
Wildlife survey
In our churchyard meadow, spend some time looking at a m2 of ground and record everything you can find, you’ll be surprised how much there is: plants, flowers, lichen, creepy crawlies. Times: This activity is going on through the afternoon. We will be using the iNaturalist app to record what we find - if you have smartphone please download h app and bring it along (not necessary to take part). The ground can be uneven and there are some trip hazards. Please wear sturdy footwear. This activity is open to all ages. A responsible adult must accompany children.
Tai Chi and Qigong
A Tai Chi demonstration and Qigong taster session. Church Hall 2-2.45pm. No booking needed. Open to all ages.
Bellringing experience
Have a go at ringing the church bells with the Horfield Bellringers. This experience lasts 15 minutes and up to 3 people can take part at any time. Meet in the church from 1pm - with 4 sessions each hour. Sessions will run throughout the afternoon - booking on the day will be available for specific time slots in the church. Please note the Ringing Chamber can only be access by a steep and narrow wooden stair case with open treads. Under 18's must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No drinks or food are allowed in the Ringng Chamber.
Strictly Ballroom
A Strictly Ballroom and Latin dance taster session. Church Hall 1-1.30pm No booking needed. Open to all ages Please wear low heeled shoes.
Learn to draw in an hour
Free 1 hour drawing lesson with Art for Beginners. Learn to draw an object and shade it in. Think you are no good at art? Let me prove you wrong! All materials included. Helliwell Room (Church Hall) 2-3pm. Please email willstevens@artforbeginners.co.uk to let him know you're coming. Sorry, over 18s only.
Equality Dance Taster session
Sample some of the partner dances and popular line dances we teach. Anyone can lead or follow and you don’t need to bring a partner. No booking needed. Church Hall 3- 3.45pm. Open to all ages. Bristol Equality Dance offers dance classes and socials for LGBTQ+ dancers and their friends. As well as regular classes we host a dance weekend twice a year that is attended by dancers from all over the UK and beyond. Our next weekend is 6/7 June and includes a social dance workshop and charity fundraiser at Horfield Hall on Saturday 6th June, 2pm - 4.15pm. bristolequalitydance.co.uk
Churchyard Wildlife trail
Follow a trail around the churchyard; find out how we are trying to maintain the churchyard and increase our biodiversity too. Times: this activity is running throughout the afternoon - and a trail map can be collected from the church porch. The ground can be uneven and there are some trip hazards. Please wear sturdy footwear. This activity is open to all ages. A responsible adult must accompany children.
​You are very welcome to take part in our free events, for most you can turn up on the day and join in, however you may need to book for some events (information is in the even description) to find out more, please e mail us at hpc.sec@horfieldparishchurch.org.uk ​​​
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We will keep updating this page with more information as more events and timings are confirmed​