Friends Meeting House, Bakewell

Built in 1852, Bakewell Friends Meeting House was a typical Victorian Meeting House, with tall windows, and a balcony above shutters that divided the main room. At one end were benches for Elders - those responsible for the proper conduct of the Meeting's affairs.

But Quakers did not use the building for very long. Later occupants included the Salvation Army and then after the Second World War a school. In the late 1960s Friends returned to the Meeting House and began a programme of renovation, culminating in 2007 in a major refurbishment. The beautiful tall windows and the Elders' benches remain, but the Meeting House is now a spacious, bright and modern building which Bakewell Quakers share with local community groups.

This year Quakers are celebrating 400 years since the birth of George Fox, one of the movement's founders. Come and explore a special exhibition covering his influences, life, and legacy. And, being Fox's birthday, there will of course be tea and cake!

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

Friends Meeting House, Chapel Row, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1EL

Directions:

Behind the Methodist Chapel on Matlock Street.

Contact on day:

Charles Monkhouse

Telephone number:

+447871927878

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

No set times - this is a drop in event.

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