Quakers have been worshipping in Lancaster since the earliest days of the movement in the mid 17th century. There has been a Meeting House on this site since 1677 and parts of the original building are still in use. As well as Lancaster Quakers the building is widely used by local community groups and organisations.
There are a number of rooms in the meeting house that are available for hire. See the 'Room Hire' tab (above) for details. Please direct all enquiries about booking rooms to the warden using the contact form
There is wheelchair access, a wheelchair–accessible toilet and wheelchair–friendly parking. A hearing loop system is in place for those who use hearing aids.
The main meeting room is fitted with cameras and screens which makes it possible to share meetings using Zoom or similar software apps.
We have regular Meetings for Worship every Sunday morning and Wednesday lunchtime. There is a Children's Meeting every Sunday and our Teenage Meeting worships at 7pm on the first Sunday of the month. If you are visiting the area, you are very welcome to join us for worship. Please see the Events page of this website regarding other activities and events.
Everyone is welcome at our Meetings. If you haven’t attended a Quaker Meeting before please have a look at our Newcomers page so you know what to expect.
Every Sunday, 10:30 – 11:30 am, including Children’s meeting followed by a shared lunch on the 4th Sunday of the month
First Sunday in the month 6.30 – 7.15 pm
First Sunday in the month 7.00 pm Young Peoples meeting
Wednesday 12:30 – 1.00pm with a bring and share lunch on the first Wednesday of the month
By Car:– Travelling North through the town centre on the one–way system, turn left at the Kings Arms Hotel, signposted to the railway station. This brings you onto Meeting House Lane. The Meeting House is about 250 yards from the corner on the right. There is limited parking behind the building, but on Sundays there is also parking on the railway bridge about 50 yards further on and street parking on Wheatfield St. opposite the Meeting House
By Bus:– If you are unfamiliar with Lancaster's bus system it is best if you just go to the bus station. Come out of the main entrance and turn left. Walk up Bridge Lane and along China Street at the top of the hill. At the King's Arms Hotel, turn right up Meeting House Lane. The Meeting House is about 250 yards from the corner on the right.
By Train:– Leave the station by the main entrance. At the top of the station ramp turn left, the Meeting House is immediately on your left
Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TX
Sunday at 10:30am
Children's meeting every Sunday. Please contact the clerk for details.
To contact the Warden or Clerks and to find out more please use the contact form on the Contact us tab above
Friends Meeting House
Meeting House Lane
LA1 1TX