Welcome to the official website of the Bramcote Old Church Tower Trust. We are the custodians of the remaining church Tower, the sole survivor of the original 12th-century church in Bramcote, Nottingham, England. Nestled in the deconsecrated grounds, our Tower proudly stands as the highest point in Bramcote.

As a registered charity, we are led by a dedicated team of Trustees, supported by a vibrant membership of individuals passionate about our cause. Together, we strive to preserve and celebrate the rich history embodied by this iconic Tower.

Explore these pages to learn more about our mission, the history of the Tower, and how you can join us in safeguarding this historical gem. Thank you for visiting, and we invite you to be a part of our journey in preserving Bramcote’s heritage.

Our Ancient Church Tower – an introductory video

For centuries, the church tower in Bramcote has stood as a silent witness to history.

From its early mentions in the Domesday Book to its days as the heart of the village, the church once served as a focal point for worship and community life. However, time took its toll, and the church itself was eventually lost—leaving only the tower standing.

This video traces the remarkable story of Bramcote’s ancient church, from its rise to its decline, and ultimately, to its salvation. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Bramcote Old Church Tower Trust, this historic landmark is being preserved for future generations. You’ll see some of the vital restoration work and thoughtful additions that have been made to ensure the tower remains a cherished part of the local landscape.

Join us as we journey through time, uncovering the past and celebrating the efforts to safeguard this unique piece of heritage.

Set aside 5 mins 14 secs to enjoy this video.

An award from the Heritage Lottery Fund allow us to arrange for the creation of this video, and that was undertaken by BMS (Broadcast Media Services  https://www.broadcastmedia.co.uk/)

We would like to thank Megan and the staff at BMS for their extended support in helping us bring the video to the public.

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Discover the latest updates, upcoming events, and fascinating insights into the rich history of Bramcote’s oldest landmark. Whether you’re passionate about heritage, local history, or just curious, our newsletter has something for everyone. Click here to sign up and be a part of our story.

Tea at the Tower – 4th of Five

Bramcote Old Church Tower
Town Street, Bramcote  
NG9 3DP

9th August – 11am and 3pm

Free entry and no booking required.

Including Beeston Poet, Dave Wood, “sharing his seasonal verse” at 12 noon and 1:30 pm.

Our fourth Tea at the Tower event of the season will take place on Sunday 9th August. As usual we will be offering our delicious homemade cakes, scones, beverages and soft drinks. Fortunately, the site offers lots of lovely dappled shade so that you can enjoy a relaxing time at one of Bramcote’s most historic sites.

Set on the highest point in Bramcote, the Old Church Tower is all that remains of the original medieval church, standing watch over the village for centuries.

If you wish you can take the opportunity to explore the Tower and the grounds and discover the fascinating story of Bramcote’s past. There will be a Tower guide on hand to answer any questions that you might have.

Some of our previous Tea at The Tower guests are longstanding Bramcote residents who explored the site as youngsters. They have provided us with some interesting and often amusing anecdotes which we have enjoyed hearing. Please keep them coming!

Teddy Bears Picnic

Bramcote Old Church Tower
Town Street
Bramcote
NG9 3DP

Wednesday 19th August
12.30 pm to 3.30 pm

National Teddy Bears Picnic Day was on July 10th. However, we’ve delayed our event to coincide with the school holidays!

Do join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Bramcote Old Church Tower on Wednesday 19th August, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

Bring your favourite teddy (or other favourite cuddly toy), a picnic, and a blanket for a relaxed family afternoon in the shade with:
🎭 Stories brought to life by the wonderful Beeston Players, games and music
🥤 Hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits will be available to purchase
🌳 Plenty of space to play and explore
🤼 All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Entry is just £1.50 per child – donations welcome to support the Tower.

No booking required – just turn up and enjoy!

Let’s hope for sunshine – but we’ll go ahead unless it pours!

360 degree video around the Tower site

Start the video and use your mouse (left click and hold) or finger to drag the view around.  Move left or right, even up and down. (Best when using a desktop computer).

Donate via our website

The Tower Project started in 2004, when the Friends of Bramcote Old Church Tower began the task of restoration of the 13th century, grade II listed church tower and the respectful regeneration of the closed and deconsecrated graveyard.

In 2010 Bramcote Old Church Tower Trust was formed and a few years later further renovation was possible using Heritage Lottery Funding. The Heritage Lottery Funding funding has now finished but we still require funds to maintain our improved facilites.

If you would like to help us and make a donation please click the ‘Donate’ button…

Thank you for your donation – it is greatly appreciated.

Clicking the Donate button will open a new window/tab and take you to a PayPal page to complete the transaction.  PayPal bank will process your Credit/Debit card payment and add the amount to our PayPal account.