Nailsworth Quaker Meeting House
Quakers Close, Chestnut Hill, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0RA
The Quaker Meeting House on Chestnut Hill in Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire is listed Grade II ".
It has been used as place of worship by Quakers - the Religious Society of Friends - since 1680.
Thought to have been originally a barn, it was repurposed and has been adapted over the years refelcting its history. The main Meeting Room still retains its wooden panelling and and also the elders benches on a raised dais, although these are no longer in use. In the upstairs room and landing, which has limited access, historical graffiti can be seen cut into the stone cills.
George Fox, founder of the Quaker movement, visited Nailsworth twice, and a meeting was active as early as 1655. Historic books recording the persecution of the early Quakers will be on display.
The meeting house and adjoining cottages are typical Cotswold style in stone with stone tile roofs and stone mullions around the windows. The keystones, imposts, and dripmould with large diamond stops around the door of the meeting house are unusual for the time.
The simple peace garden at the front will be open to view and visitors will be welcomed.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 0900-1700
Location & directions
Quakers Close, Chestnut Hill, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0RA
- Directions:
- A short walk up Chestnut Hill from the public parking in Old Market the Meeting House will be found on the left and is accessed through the iron gates to Quakers Close. There is no on site parking but visitors can be dropped off by car.
- Contact on day:
- Nailsworth Warden
- Telephone number:
- +441453832396
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Narrow spiral stair to upstairs room will not be suitable for all visitors.
